Physical & Manual Therapies
Pelvic Floor Therapy in Medical Lake & Spokane
Pelvic floor therapy utilises targeted exercises to stabilise and strengthen the core muscles, abdomen, low back, diaphragm, and the muscles connecting the low back to the hips. One of its greatest advantages is that the majority of treatments are performed at home — after a detailed conversation and exam to identify the root cause of your condition. Whether you’re dealing with urinary issues, chronic back pain, or postnatal recovery, pelvic floor therapy can make a significant difference.
● Women & Men Welcome ● Home-Based Treatment Plans ● Medical Lake, WA
Conditions we treat
✓ Urinary Dysfunction & Incontinence
✓ Prostate-Related Urinary Issues (men)
✓ Painful Intercourse
✓ Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
✓ Constipation & Leaky Bowel
✓ Postnatal Delivery Pain
✓ Chronic Low Back Pain
✓ Vestibular & Balance Issues
About pelvic floor therapy
More Than You Might Think — Who Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
Pelvic floor therapy is traditionally associated with women experiencing urinary incontinence — but its applications go much further than that. Because the pelvic floor is a major spinal stabiliser, it plays a critical role in chronic low back pain, vestibular and balance disorders, postnatal recovery, and a range of pelvic conditions affecting both men and women. If you have been told your condition is just something you have to live with, pelvic floor therapy may be the missing piece of your treatment plan.
Core & Spinal Stabilisation
The pelvic floor is one of the body’s primary spinal stabilisers. Weakness or dysfunction here can contribute to chronic low back pain, poor posture, and balance issues that don’t respond to conventional treatment. Our targeted exercise programmes strengthen the core from the inside out — addressing the abdomen, low back, diaphragm, and hip-connecting muscles as a coordinated system.
Urinary & Pelvic Health
Urinary dysfunction and incontinence are among the most common — and most undertreated — conditions affecting both women and men with prostate issues. Pelvic floor therapy addresses the underlying muscle dysfunction directly, without medication, offering a lasting solution rather than a temporary fix. We also treat pelvic inflammatory disease, painful intercourse, and related conditions with sensitivity and expertise.
Postnatal & Digestive Health
Postnatal recovery — including painful abdomen, scar tissue, and dropped uterus — responds well to pelvic floor therapy when addressed correctly. We also treat digestive dysfunction including constipation and leaky bowel, which are frequently connected to pelvic floor weakness or tension. Our approach is thorough, compassionate, and built around your comfort and privacy throughout.
Advanced practice nursing
Whole-Person Care From Our Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners are Advanced Registered Nurses who have undergone extensive graduate training in pharmacology, physiology, and public health. As independent clinicians, they blend clinical expertise in diagnosis with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and health management. As Dr. Wellwood likes to say — “Nurse Practitioners practice common sense medicine, emphasizing good food, clean air, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle to treat the whole person.”
Unlike Physician Associates who are required to practice under a MD or DO, Nurse Practitioners are fully independent and practice at the top of their own individual scope. No two NPs are the same — their practice style reflects their individual education and specialisation. At Essential Health Group, our NPs bring expertise in physical medicine, pain management, and integrated care.
How pelvic floor therapy works
✓ Detailed consultation & exam to identify root cause
✓ Personalised home exercise programme
✓ Targets core, abdomen, low back & diaphragm
✓ Strengthens hip-connecting muscle groups
✓ Majority of treatment performed at home
✓ Suitable for women & men
✓ No medication required
✓ Coordinated with your wider care team
You Don't Have to Just Live With It
Call today to schedule an appointment and we will endeavour to help you find the cause — and ultimately the relief — from your condition. Our team is here to help you get back to living without limitations.
Medical Lake, WA · (509) 299-6900 · Women & Men Welcome