Healing After Hysterectomy: Why Pelvic Floor Therapy Matters
After a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and potentially the ovaries), many people experience changes in pelvic support, core strength, and bladder or bowel function. Think about it: there was an organ there that not only provided hormonal support but physical support to its surrounding structures. We must train those remaining structures within the pelvic floor to support each other and prevent further complications down the road. In pelvic floor physical therapy we work on restoring strength, improving mobility and reduce symptoms. This is a crucial step in healing no matter if your surgery was abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic. With guided therapy, we can rebuild your confidence in your body and return to daily life with less discomfort and better function.
What's Really Causing This?
- Uterine Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Uterine or cervical cancer
- Abnormal Periods, usually very heavy
What You Might Be Feeling
- Pelvic Pressure
- Pelvic Pain
- Leakage
- Constipation
- Low back pain
- Core weakness
Why This Matters
After a hysterectomy, your pelvic floor muscles often weaken due to surgical trauma, loss of uterine support, and reduced core stability. Without pelvic floor physical therapy, patients may experience ongoing pelvic pressure, pain, urinary incontinence, or even pelvic organ prolapse. Ignoring this critical part of recovery can lead to poor healing, limited mobility, and long-term dysfunction. Pelvic floor therapy helps restore strength, improve posture and core support, and prevent complications. It’s not just about healing faster—it’s about healing better.
How
Prosper
Can Help
We look beyond symptoms to understand the whole picture. Through our 3-phase Prosper Method, we help restore the strength, mobility, and coordination your pelvic system needs.
Lengthen
Release pelvic floor tension and improve stability within your pelvic girdle so over-protecting isn’t limiting your overall goals
Strengthen
Rebuild functional strength with breath, posture, and gentle movement.
Prosper
Apply your progress to real-life activities—so you can trust your body again and not need to continue care long-term.
What to Expect in Treatment:
Guidance on post-surgical care of your scar
Reconnection with your core while it heals
Scar tissue work to prevent tissue from becoming numb or restricted so you don't have future problems
Confidence to return to intimacy when the time is right
Decrease onset of pelvic pain, pressure, heaviness, or leakage
What You’ll Gain Through Personalized Pelvic Care
You’ll go from this:
- Feeling uncertain in your body
- Fearful of returning to intimacy
- Dealing with leakage
- Uncomfortable pelvic pressure
To this:
- Confident in your body's abilities
- Empowered to return to intimacy
- Not having wet pants from leaking
- Feeling strong in your pelvic floor
What to Expect During Treatment
Your first visit includes a comprehensive full-body movement screen, along with breath and pressure assessments to better understand how your body is functioning as a whole. With your consent, we will educate you on why we may consider an internal pelvic exam to help get a full body picture. We want to give you some clarification: this is not your traditional pap exam. With a gentle, holistic approach we will uncover what is contributing to your symptoms. From there, you’ll receive a personalized care plan tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs. Every body is different, so your treatment is never a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach.
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