Let’s be honest: the idea of a pelvic floor evaluation can sound… intimidating. Especially if you’re already dealing with something frustrating like leakage, pelvic pressure, painful intimacy, or just feeling off in your body.
But here’s the thing: your pelvic floor eval is the first step toward healing, and it’s way more empowering than awkward.
So, What Is a Pelvic Floor Evaluation?
Think of it as a roadmap session. You wouldn’t start a road trip without GPS, right? In the same way, your evaluation gives us the exact info we need to guide your treatment, no guesswork, no cookie-cutter plans.
At Pelvic Prescription, your eval is thorough, personalized, and low-pressure (and no, we don’t automatically do an internal exam!).
What Happens at Your First Visit
Here’s how it typically goes:
1. We Talk (Like, Really Talk)
You’ll sit down with your physical therapist and chat about what’s been going on. Whether it’s bladder leaks, pain with sex, pressure “down there,” postpartum changes, or something you’re not even sure how to describe, we’re here to listen, not judge.
We’ll ask about:
- Symptoms and when they started
- Your activity level and goals (yoga? lifting? chasing toddlers?)
- Birth history, surgeries, or injuries
- Bowel/bladder/sexual function—because it all matters
2. We Assess the Whole Body
Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation, so we’ll check posture, breathing patterns, core activation, hip strength, mobility, and more. This gives us context for why your symptoms are showing up.
3. We May Check the Pelvic Floor Muscles Internally
This is always your choice. If we think it would be helpful and you’re comfortable, we will assess the pelvic floor with a gloved internal exam to check for:
- Tension or tightness
- Weakness or poor coordination
- Tender areas or trigger points
No stirrups. No speculum. No rush. Just education and consent every step of the way.
What Happens After the Eval?
By the end of your visit, you’ll:
- Understand what’s going on in your body (finally!)
- Know exactly why you’re feeling your symptoms
- Receive a customized treatment plan built around your goals
This isn’t just about fixing a leak or easing pain. It’s about getting back to the life you love, confidently.
Whether that means running without pads, having pain-free sex, lifting heavy, or just sneezing without fear… your plan is designed to get you there.
Check out our sweet client’s story HERE
Ready to Take That First Step?
You don’t have to live with it. You don’t have to “just deal.” And you definitely don’t have to figure it out alone.
