Pelvic Floor Therapy in Creve Coeur
Laughing at a friend’s joke, sneezing through allergy season, or jumping into a workout shouldn’t come with a quick mental check of where the nearest restroom is. Pelvic floor therapy can help you understand what’s going on with these muscles and what steps may be appropriate for you.
A Noninvasive Way to Retrain Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that works like a hammock at the base of your core. It plays a big role in bladder control, core stability, and everyday movement. Through our Ballas Pelvic Core & Floor & Core, women and men learn how these muscles work and explore care that fits their needs.
For appropriate candidates, options may include EMSELLA®, an FDA-cleared device for treating urinary incontinence in women and men. While you sit fully clothed in the treatment chair, EMSELLA uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology to trigger pelvic floor muscle contractions.
Common Reasons Patients Ask About Pelvic Floor Care
Pelvic floor changes may follow childbirth, surgery, aging, or years of physical activity. You might consider an evaluation if you notice:
- Urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise
- Sudden urgency or trouble reaching the bathroom in time
- Changes in bladder control during daily activities
- Frequently waking at night to urinate
- A sense that your core or pelvic muscles feel weaker than they used to
- Questions about pelvic muscle strength or coordination after childbirth
Because these symptoms can have different causes, an evaluation helps determine whether this program is a good fit or whether another healthcare provider should be involved.
An Honest Evaluation First, Then a Plan Built Around You
Your care starts with a conversation with Dr. David Wipperman, D.C. He’ll ask about your symptoms, health history, and goals, then talk through whether EMSELLA, home exercises, further assessment, or a referral makes the most sense.
If EMSELLA is a good match, each session takes about 30 minutes in a private room. You stay seated and dressed while the chair does the work, and you’re welcome to ask questions or mention your comfort level at any point. Sessions are often paired with guidance on breathing, pelvic floor awareness, and simple exercises to do at home. (A little homework, tailored to you.) After your initial series, we review your progress together and decide whether more sessions or periodic maintenance would be useful.
Where the Nervous System Fits Into Pelvic Floor Care
Talk Through Your Pelvic Health Without the Awkwardness
If leaks or urgency have you skipping workouts or planning outings around restrooms, you don’t have to keep working around it. We meet you where you are, without judgment. Call Ballas Chiropractic & Family Wellness at (314) 872-7797 to schedule a pelvic health evaluation and find out whether pelvic floor therapy is right for you.
