Prioritizing Pelvic Floor Health: Why It Matters for Your Musculoskeletal Wellbeing
From the team at Sport Ortho Urgent Care

When you think about orthopedic care, your mind might jump to joints, bones, or sports injuries. But there’s one crucial part of the body that often gets overlooked: the pelvic floor.

At Sport Ortho Urgent Care, we’re committed to supporting your whole-body musculoskeletal health — and that includes the pelvic floor muscles, which play a vital role in stability, posture, mobility, and even pain management.

What Is the Pelvic Floor?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue located at the base of the pelvis. These muscles support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. They also play a major role in:

• Core stability
• Hip and lower back function
• Postural alignment
• Breathing and intra-abdominal pressure
• Urinary and bowel control

How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Can Affect Orthopedic Health

When the pelvic floor is too weak, too tight, or not coordinating properly, it can lead to a range of orthopedic issues, including:

• Lower back pain
• Hip pain or instability
• Pelvic pain
• Postural problems
• Urinary incontinence during physical activity
• Increased injury risk during exercise or sports

Many patients who visit us with persistent low back or hip pain don’t realize that the root of their discomfort may be pelvic floor dysfunction.

Common Causes of Pelvic Floor Issues

Pelvic floor dysfunction can happen to anyone — regardless of age or gender. Common contributing factors include:

• Pregnancy and childbirth
• High-impact sports or heavy lifting
• Pelvic surgeries
• Poor posture or body mechanics
• Trauma or injury
• Aging and hormonal changes

Signs You May Need to Address Your Pelvic Floor Health

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s worth discussing with a healthcare provider:

• Frequent urination or urgency
• Incontinence when coughing, sneezing, or exercising
• Constipation or straining during bowel movements
• Pain during physical activity, sitting, or sex
• A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvic region
• Chronic low back, hip, or sacroiliac joint pain

How We Can Help at Sport Ortho Urgent Care

At Sport Ortho, we take an integrative approach to musculoskeletal care. If pelvic floor dysfunction is suspected, we may:

• Refer you to a pelvic floor physical therapist for specialized care
• Assess core and hip function as part of your orthopedic exam
• Provide exercises and education on posture, breathing, and movement patterns
• Collaborate with other specialists for comprehensive, whole-body support

The Takeaway

Your pelvic floor is foundational to your movement and overall well-being. Whether you’re an athlete, a new parent, or just someone experiencing unexplained back or hip pain, it’s worth exploring how pelvic floor health may be playing a role.

If you’re dealing with discomfort or symptoms that aren’t resolving, don’t wait. Visit Sport Ortho Urgent Care for a full evaluation. We’ll help you find the root of the problem — and get you back to feeling your best.