The main difference is that a pelvic floor physical therapist can examine and treat your pelvic floor muscles, while other providers typically cannot. This is crucial because your pelvic floor muscles might be the missing piece to your pain!
Your pelvic floor is at the center of your body, and tension or dysfunction in these muscles can cause pain in your hips and back, mimicking other conditions. If you’ve been dealing with hip or back pain for years without full relief, or only partial relief (like 80-90%), it may be a sign that your pelvic floor needs to be checked. Pelvic floor therapy takes a more comprehensive, whole-body approach to identify and address the root causes of your symptoms.
