Pelvic and Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain occurs between the chest and groin, also called the belly. In contrast, pelvic pain occurs in the lowest portion of the abdomen (below the belly button) and the pelvis. Pain in these areas can be sharp or dull, constant or intermittent, and mild, moderate, or severe. Pain that occurs suddenly and goes away quickly is acute, and pain that lasts six months or longer is chronic.

While our physical therapists will treat your abdominal and pelvic pain, they will also identify the cause of your discomfort and provide you with solutions to prevent the condition in the future.

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ABDOMINAL PAIN Conditions

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • Appendicitis
  • Bowel blockage
  • Cancer of the stomach, liver, or other organs
  • Cholecystitis, with or without gallstones
  • Constipation
  • Diverticulitis
  • Food allergies or food poisoning
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, or indigestion
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Kidney stones
  • Pancreatitis
  • Stomach flu
  • Ulcers

PELVIC PAIN conditions

  • Endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and other gynecologic conditions
  • Cancers of the colon, ovaries, or other organs
  • Hernias
  • Painful periods and heavy bleeding
  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Prostatitis and other prostate diseases
  • Testicular and urologic disorders
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Urinary tract infections

Treatments

FMS (Functional Movement Screen)

We leverage this screening tool to assess an individual’s movement patterns and identify any imbalances or limitations that could lead to injury or impair performance.

Pain Management

Our pain management services include a range of therapies, such as medication management, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and other complementary techniques. Our team of licensed healthcare professionals works closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapy services include personalized rehabilitation treatment plans designed to address each individual’s unique needs, goals, and challenges. 

Biofeedback

Biofeedback isn’t painful and helps over 75% of people with pelvic floor dysfunction. Debbie Callif, OT will attach special sensors to monitor your pelvic floor muscles as you try to relax or clench them. This allows Debbie to determine which muscles in your lower back, pelvis, and pelvic floor are really tight and teach you exercises to stretch these muscles so their coordination can be improved.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Pelvic Floor Strengthening Therapy is a form of specialized physical therapy focused on the muscles and tissues of the pelvic region. While pelvic floor pain, weakness, or dysfunction (PFD) is common among both men and women, our therapist, Debbie Callif, OT  is highly trained and has treated thousands of patients with PFD.

Dry Needling

Dry needling can be effective for a range of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural dysfunction. Our dry needling services are provided by licensed professionals to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Medical Guided Fitness

Our medical-guided fitness is specialized that includes collaboration between our expert healthcare professionals and fitness experts to design safe and effective workout programs for you.

Assisted Stretching

Assisted stretching is a technique where a trained professional helps to stretch and elongate muscles, providing deeper and more effective stretches.

Life & health coaching

So often, pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction isn’t just a “mechanical” failure of our body’s abilities. It can often be exacerbated by mental stress and other environmental triggers. Debbie works with each patient to identify these factors and leverage additional therapies like Breathwork, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Imagery, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) throughout your treatment.

Yes, that's true

Most insurance companies now permit you to get evaluated and treated by a licensed physical therapist without needing a referral or prescription from your doctor.

Check your health insurance plan for more details, or Contact us directly if you have any concerns about your physical health so that we help you get back to feeling your best!

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Therapy focused on and for you!

Our ultimate goal is to help you not only feel better physically but also to ensure that you feel comfortable and actively involved in your therapy treatment. Our team of experienced clinicians will work closely with you to understand the root causes of your injury or condition and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you recover and maintain optimal health.

We recognize that each patient is unique and requires a tailored approach to their therapy.

Our team will work closely with you to set realistic goals and milestones and continually monitor your progress to ensure that you are on the right track to recovery. We will also provide you with exercises and education to empower you to take control of your recovery and maintain your health for the long term.

At Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy, we focus on improving the quality of life for our patients through quality care, education, and support. We are here to assist you at every step and make your recovery as smooth and comfortable as possible.

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