{"id":5767,"date":"2026-01-23T22:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T22:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=5767"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:09:23","slug":"pelvic-physiotherapy-what-is-it-what-is-it-for-and-who-can-benefit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/fisioterapia-pelvica-o-que-e-para-que-serve-e-quem-pode-beneficiar\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelvic physiotherapy: what it is, what it's for and who can benefit from it"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Urinary leakage, pelvic pain or a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen are more common than many people think. However, this doesn't mean they're normal.<\/p>\n

In many cases, these symptoms are related to changes in the pelvic floor and can be treated with appropriate monitoring of the Pelvic Physiotherapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and tissues located at the base of the pelvis. It serves to support organs such as the bladder, uterus (in women), and intestines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Furthermore, it plays an important role in the control of urine and faeces, abdominal stability, and also in sexual function.<\/p>\n

When these muscles do not function well, whether due to weakness, excessive tension, or lack of coordination, different symptoms can arise.<\/p>\n

What signs can indicate a change?<\/h4>\n

Some signs are quite frequent and should be taken seriously:<\/p>\n