Imagine this🧐: You’ve gone to physical therapy for your nagging back or hip pain. Your therapist assessed your core, your spine, and your hips, but they missed something major — a group of muscles that are literally attached to and integrated with your hips and lower back.
Doesn’t quite make sense, does it?
That’s exactly what happens when back or hip pain is treated without considering the pelvic floor. If you’ve tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, or other treatments for your back and hip pain but still haven’t found lasting relief, it’s time to ask: Could your pelvic floor be the missing link?
At Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness in Poland, Ohio, we specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women, offering comprehensive care that addresses underlying causes of persistent pain. If you’re ready to uncover the connection between your back, hips, and pelvic floor, schedule an appointment with us today. Call us at 330-259-8006 or fill out a booking form
Understanding the Connection: Back, Hips, and the Pelvic Floor
Back and hip pain are incredibly common. Studies show that 70-80% of adults experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives. Yet, research reveals that only 15% of LBP cases can be attributed to a specific structural cause.
So, what’s happening in the other 85% of cases?
Many times, the pelvic floor is overlooked.
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that attach at the base of your pelvis — connecting the pubic bone, tailbone, and sides of your pelvis. These muscles help stabilize your hips and lower back while also supporting important functions like bladder and bowel control.
When the pelvic floor is dysfunctional — either too weak, too tight, or poorly coordinated — it can lead to:
Lower back pain that never fully resolves
Hip pain or tightness
Core instability
Symptoms like urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, or constipation
Ignoring the pelvic floor in back and hip pain treatment is like trying to fix a house’s foundation without looking at all the support beams. It doesn’t address the whole picture.
Signs Your Pelvic Floor Might Be Involved
If you experience any of the following in addition to back or hip pain, it’s worth getting a pelvic floor assessment:
Urinary leakage — during exercise, coughing, sneezing, or with strong urges
Pelvic pressure or symptoms of prolapse (a sensation of heaviness or bulging)
Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels completely
Constipation or straining to have bowel movements
Pain during sexual activity
Tight or aching hips and glutes that never seem to loosen up
Many of these symptoms overlap with chronic hip and back issues. That’s because your pelvic floor is a key player in stabilizing your pelvis and spine.
Why Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Causes Back and Hip Pain
The pelvic floor doesn’t work alone. It’s part of a larger system known as the "core canister", which includes:
Your pelvic floor muscles
Your deep abdominal muscles (transverse abdominis)
Your diaphragm (breathing muscle)
Your lower back muscles
When one part of this system is weak, overworking, or out of sync, the entire system becomes compromised.
For example:
Weak pelvic floor muscles may cause your lower back to overcompensate for stability, leading to pain and tightness.
Tight pelvic floor muscles can create excess tension, pulling on the hips and spine.
Poor coordination between the pelvic floor and deep core muscles can result in inefficient movement patterns, leading to pain and dysfunction.
Unfortunately, traditional back or hip pain treatments often focus on superficial muscle groups or generic exercises, missing the pelvic floor entirely.
At Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness, we take a whole-body approach to care. By assessing the pelvic floor alongside the hips, spine, and core, we can uncover exactly what’s contributing to your pain and create a targeted treatment plan.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help Resolve Back and Hip Pain
Pelvic floor therapy goes beyond the basics of stretching and strengthening. It focuses on restoring balance, coordination, and strength to the entire core system, including the pelvic floor.
Our specialized pelvic floor therapists provide:
Comprehensive assessments of your pelvic floor, core, and musculoskeletal system
Manual therapy to address tight, overactive pelvic floor muscles and surrounding areas. This can include myofascial release, dry needling, or cupping.
Pelvic floor muscle training tailored to your specific needs — whether strengthening, relaxing, or improving coordination
Core stabilization strategies to support your spine and hips
Movement retraining to help you move efficiently without pain
If your back or hip pain hasn’t fully resolved, addressing the pelvic floor may be the missing link to lasting relief.
Don’t Settle for “Managing” Your Pain — Find the Missing Link
At Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy for men and women in Youngstown, Poland, and the surrounding areas of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. We’ve helped countless patients resolve chronic back and hip pain by identifying and treating underlying pelvic floor dysfunction and most of our patients have been to multiple providers before finding relief with us.
Our team of expert pelvic health therapists knows how to address the full picture of your pain — not just the symptoms.
Ready to get back to a pain-free, active life?
Schedule your evaluation with us today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
Book Now: Call 330-259-8006 or visit www.vitalpelvichealth.com to schedule your appointment.
Final Thoughts
Back and hip pain can be frustrating, especially when it doesn’t respond to traditional treatments. If you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work, it’s time to ask: Have you had your pelvic floor assessed?
The pelvic floor plays a critical role in stabilizing your hips, core, and spine. By addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, you can find relief and return to the activities you love.
Don’t let unresolved pain hold you back. Reach out to Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness today to schedule your comprehensive pelvic floor evaluation.
Serving patients in Youngstown, Poland, and surrounding Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania areas.
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