According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, painful sex is a common issue among women; as many as 75% of women experience pain during sex during their lifetime. The medical name for painful sex is dyspareunia. Women of all ages can experience painful sex, but most commonly, the ages range between 16 to 24 and 55 to 64.
ACE Rehab offers women experiencing painful sex a personalized pelvic floor physical therapy program customized to their specific diagnosis. Physical therapy can improve chronic vaginal or pelvic pain and urinary incontinence while improving your ability to enjoy sex again. Pelvic floor physical therapy involves exercises to encourage relaxation and strengthen the lower pelvis muscles to benefit women's overall pelvic health.
Benefits of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy for Women:
- increased sexual sensation and improved orgasmic sensation
- improve bowel and bladder control
- enhance recovery from childbirth and gynecological surgery
- reduce the risk of prolapse
- increase social confidence and quality of life
At ACE Rehab, our specially trained physical therapists can teach you exercises and techniques to educate you with a goal of eliminating pain and increasing pleasure during sex. Typically several months of pelvic floor physical therapy are needed to achieve satisfactory results. Seeking help can be a game changer if you are a woman that experiences this common issue.
ACE Rehab strives to provide an integrated and customized approach for women of all ages. We offer professional and caring staff with specialized training to meet the unique needs of all women to assist you in improving your quality of life. For an appointment or more information, please call or visit www.acerehab.com.