Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized form of care that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. At The Healthy Pelvis in Elmhurst, IL, treatment is personalized and may include gentle exercises, hands-on therapy, education, and movement strategies to restore strength, coordination, and function.

We treat a wide range of bladder, bowel, and pelvic pain conditions for both women and men. This includes urinary leakage, frequency, and urgency; constipation and fecal incontinence; pelvic pain (including pain with intercourse or pelvic exams); pregnancy and postpartum recovery; diastasis recti; and men’s pelvic health concerns such as post-prostatectomy leakage and pelvic pain.

If you’re experiencing symptoms that feel “off” but aren’t sure if pelvic floor therapy can help, we’re happy to guide you.

No—you do not need a referral to begin pelvic floor physical therapy in the state of Illinois. You can schedule an evaluation directly.

Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation focused on understanding your symptoms, goals, and overall health. We’ll start with a detailed conversation about your history and what you’ve been experiencing.

This is followed by a comprehensive assessment, which may include looking at your posture, movement, core strength, breathing patterns, and—if you’re comfortable—an internal pelvic floor exam to assess muscle function. Every step is explained, and your consent and comfort are always the priority.

You’ll leave your first visit with a better understanding of what’s going on, along with a personalized treatment plan and simple strategies to start feeling better right away.

Pelvic floor therapy may include internal assessment when appropriate, but it is never required. Your comfort comes first. Every step is explained clearly, and care is always provided with your full consent.

Yes. Pelvic floor therapy is one of the most effective ways to support postpartum recovery. Treatment can help restore core strength, improve bladder control, reduce pain, and safely guide your return to exercise and daily activity.

While common, urinary leakage is not something you have to live with. Pelvic floor therapy in Elmhurst can help retrain your muscles and improve control so you can move confidently again.

Many patients begin gentle pelvic floor therapy within a few weeks postpartum, depending on your delivery and recovery. Early care can help prevent long-term issues.

Absolutely. Therapy can support healing after a C-section by improving mobility, reducing scar sensitivity, restoring core strength, and helping your body move more comfortably.

Yes. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common cause of pelvic pain. Therapy focuses on reducing muscle tension, improving coordination, and addressing contributing factors throughout the body.

Pain with intercourse is often related to tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles. Treatment is gentle and designed to help your body relax and function without pain.

Yes. The pelvic floor works closely with your hips, core, and spine. Addressing these connections often leads to significant improvement in tailbone, hip, and lower back pain.

Yes—pelvic floor issues are not just a women’s health concern. We commonly work with men experiencing pelvic pain, urinary or bowel symptoms, and post-prostatectomy changes such as leakage.

If you’re unsure whether pelvic floor therapy is right for you, we’re happy to help guide you.

We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO plans.

For all other insurance plans, we are considered out-of-network. We’re happy to provide a detailed superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

Sessions last about 60 minutes, allowing for individualized, focused care without feeling rushed.

Every patient is different. Some concerns improve in just a few visits, while others require a longer plan of care. Your treatment plan will be clearly outlined after your evaluation.

Yes. We offer personalized, one-on-one pelvic floor physical therapy in the comfort of your own home in Elmhurst and surrounding areas, making care more convenient and private.