If you’ve ever leaked urine when you laughed too hard, felt unexplained pelvic pain that disrupts your daily life, or struggled with recovery after childbirth, you already know how isolating these experiences can feel. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to accept these challenges as your new normal.
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of women, yet so many suffer in silence, unsure where to turn or even if help exists. The truth is that specialized pelvic floor physical therapy offers a proven, compassionate path to healing. At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly discuss your concerns and begin your journey toward recovery and wellness.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about pelvic floor physical therapy, from understanding the core systems that support your body to recognizing when you might benefit from specialized care. You deserve to feel confident, comfortable, and empowered in your own body.
Understanding Your Core: What Exactly is the Pelvic Floor?
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form a supportive hammock at the base of your pelvis. These muscles stretch from your pubic bone at the front to your tailbone at the back, supporting vital organs including your bladder, uterus, and rectum.
These muscles do far more than just provide structural support. Your pelvic floor plays a crucial role in several essential functions:
- Bladder and bowel control
- Sexual function and pleasure
- Core stability and posture
- Support during pregnancy and childbirth
Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. It functions as part of an integrated system with your diaphragm, deep abdominal muscles, and back muscles. When these systems work together harmoniously, you experience optimal stability, breathing, and function. When dysfunction occurs in one area, it often affects the entire system.
Despite its vital role in your overall health and quality of life, the pelvic floor is often overlooked until problems arise. Understanding how these muscles function is the first step toward recognizing when you might need specialized care.
Beyond Kegels: What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy dedicated to evaluating and treating conditions affecting the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of your pelvic region. While many people associate pelvic health with Kegel exercises, true pelvic floor PT is far more comprehensive and individualized.
A pelvic floor physical therapist is a licensed PT with advanced training in pelvic health. At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness, Dr. Jennifer Vohra brings over 12 years of clinical experience along with advanced certifications through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and the American Physical Therapy Association. This specialized expertise ensures you receive evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
Pelvic floor PT involves both external and internal assessments and treatments, always performed with your full consent and comfort as the priority. Your therapist evaluates muscle strength, coordination, flexibility, and function to identify the root causes of your symptoms. Treatment might include manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, biofeedback, posture training, and education about bladder and bowel habits.
This approach is entirely non-invasive and grounded in scientific evidence. The goal is not just to manage symptoms but to address underlying dysfunction so you can experience lasting recovery and return to the activities you love.
Conditions We Compassionately Treat at Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness
Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest in many different ways, affecting your bladder, bowel, sexual function, or causing pain throughout your pelvis and lower body. At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness in Chelmsford, we treat a wide range of conditions with compassion and expertise.
Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction
Many women experience bladder or bowel issues but feel too embarrassed to discuss them. These conditions are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of:
- Urinary incontinence, including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence
- Overactive bladder with frequent, urgent needs to urinate
- Urinary frequency and urgency that disrupts your daily routine
- Painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Chronic constipation and difficulty with bowel movements
Pelvic Pain Syndromes
Chronic pelvic pain can be debilitating and frustrating, especially when you’ve struggled to find answers. We specialize in treating:
- Chronic pelvic pain of unknown origin
- Pain during intercourse, including dyspareunia, vaginismus, and vulvodynia
- Endometriosis-related pelvic pain
- Pudendal neuralgia
- SI joint pain, low back pain, and hip pain linked to pelvic floor dysfunction
Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Fertility Support
Pregnancy and childbirth place tremendous demands on your pelvic floor. We support you through every stage:
- Prenatal preparation and pain management for conditions like pelvic girdle pain and sciatica
- Postpartum recovery, including healing from diastasis recti, perineal tearing or episiotomy, and C-section scars
- Fertility support to optimize pelvic health for conception
Menopause and Prolapse
Hormonal changes during menopause can significantly impact pelvic health. We provide compassionate care for:
- Menopausal symptoms affecting pelvic health, including vaginal dryness, atrophy, and incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse, including cystocele, rectocele, and uterine prolapse
No matter what you’re experiencing, Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness offers a judgment-free environment where you can discuss sensitive concerns openly and receive the specialized care you deserve.
Are These Signs Familiar? When to Consider Pelvic Floor PT
You might be wondering whether pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you. Many women dismiss their symptoms as a normal part of aging or childbirth, but these signs indicate treatable dysfunction:
- Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, or exercise
- Frequent urges to urinate, even when your bladder isn’t full
- Difficulty starting urination or feeling like you can’t fully empty your bladder
- Pain in your low back, pelvis, hips, or tailbone
- Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse
- Difficulty reaching orgasm or decreased sexual sensation
- A feeling of heaviness, bulging, or pressure in your vagina
- Visible or palpable tissue protruding from your vaginal opening
- Chronic constipation or pain with bowel movements
- Fecal urgency or accidental bowel leakage
- Pain or discomfort during or after pregnancy
- Separation of your abdominal muscles after pregnancy
These symptoms are common, but they are not normal, and you don’t have to live with them. Pelvic floor physical therapy offers effective, evidence-based treatment that can dramatically improve your quality of life. If any of these experiences resonate with you, it’s time to consider specialized care.
Your Personalized Path to Wellness: What to Expect at Bloom in Chelmsford
Walking into your first pelvic floor PT appointment can feel intimidating, especially if you’re nervous about discussing sensitive topics. At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness, we prioritize your comfort, privacy, and autonomy every step of the way.
Our Compassionate and Thorough Initial Evaluation
Your journey begins with a comprehensive 60-minute initial evaluation. This extended time allows Dr. Vohra to truly understand your unique concerns, medical history, and personal goals without feeling rushed.
The evaluation starts with a detailed conversation about your symptoms, how they impact your daily life, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This discussion happens in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about bladder issues, bowel function, sexual health, or pain.
Next comes a thorough external musculoskeletal assessment. Dr. Vohra evaluates your posture, breathing patterns, core strength, and movement quality. She examines your hips, back, and abdomen to identify any contributing factors to your pelvic floor dysfunction.
If appropriate and with your full consent, an internal pelvic floor assessment may be performed. This gentle examination allows your therapist to evaluate the strength, coordination, flexibility, and tone of your pelvic floor muscles. You remain in complete control, and the assessment only proceeds at your comfort level.
By the end of your evaluation, you’ll have a clear understanding of what’s causing your symptoms and a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Tailored Treatment Plans and Holistic Techniques
No two bodies are the same, which is why Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness creates individualized treatment plans based on your unique evaluation findings and personal goals.
Your treatment may include a combination of evidence-based techniques:
- Manual therapy, including soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release to address muscle tension and restrictions
- Therapeutic exercises to strengthen, relax, or coordinate your pelvic floor muscles
- Biofeedback to help you better understand and control your pelvic floor function
- Posture and body mechanics training to reduce strain on your pelvic floor
- Education about bladder and bowel habits, breathing techniques, and lifestyle modifications
Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness takes a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional pelvic floor therapy. Treatment may incorporate cupping, dry needling, taping, and mobility work to address the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. This comprehensive approach recognizes that your pelvic floor doesn’t exist in isolation and that true healing requires addressing contributing factors throughout your body.
Each follow-up session lasts a full 60 minutes, giving you ample time to receive hands-on treatment, learn new exercises, ask questions, and address any concerns without feeling rushed. This continuous communication ensures your treatment evolves as your needs change.
The Bloom Difference: Why Specialized Pelvic Floor Care Matters
Not all physical therapy is created equal. When it comes to pelvic floor dysfunction, specialized training and expertise make all the difference in your recovery.
Expertise You Can Trust: Dr. Jennifer Vohra’s Dedication
Dr. Jennifer Vohra has dedicated her career to helping women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. With over 12 years of clinical experience and advanced certifications through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and the American Physical Therapy Association, she brings a level of expertise that general PT clinics simply cannot match.
This specialized training means Dr. Vohra stays current on the latest research and treatment techniques in pelvic health. She understands the complex interplay between hormones, pregnancy, childbirth, aging, and pelvic floor function. When you choose Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness, you’re choosing evidence-based, cutting-edge care from a provider who has devoted her career to this specialty.
A Truly Holistic and Empathetic Approach
At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness, you’ll find more than just clinical expertise. You’ll experience compassionate, empathetic care in a truly safe and non-judgmental environment.
We understand that discussing bladder leaks, painful sex, or bowel issues can feel embarrassing. Our practice is built on the foundation that these concerns deserve respect, privacy, and expert attention. You’ll never feel rushed, dismissed, or judged.
As an independent practice, Bloom offers distinct advantages over larger clinics. You’ll work consistently with Dr. Vohra, building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding. You’ll receive personalized attention without the cookie-cutter approach common in high-volume settings. You’ll have direct access to care without navigating layers of administrative barriers.
Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness offers superbills for reimbursement, making it easier for you to use your out-of-network benefits. Services are also HSA and FSA eligible, providing additional options to make specialized pelvic floor care accessible. We believe in cost transparency so you can make informed decisions about your health.
Convenience and Accessibility: Options for Your Healing Journey
Your healing journey should fit into your life, not the other way around. Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness offers flexible options to meet your needs.
In-Person Care in Chelmsford
Our dedicated Chelmsford location at 61 Central Square serves the local community and surrounding areas with convenient access to hands-on, in-person care. Many pelvic floor treatments benefit from manual therapy and tactile feedback, making in-person sessions highly effective.
During your in-person appointments, you’ll receive the full range of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, cupping, dry needling, and taping. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions, receive real-time feedback on exercises, and build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Virtual and Telehealth Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
For those who prefer the convenience of virtual care, have mobility limitations, or live further from Chelmsford, Bloom offers telehealth pelvic floor physical therapy options.
Virtual sessions can be remarkably effective for education, exercise instruction and modification, reviewing bladder and bowel diaries, monitoring progress, and providing ongoing support between in-person visits. While some hands-on techniques require in-person care, many aspects of pelvic floor therapy translate beautifully to the virtual format.
Telehealth appointments offer the same compassionate, expert guidance from Dr. Vohra in a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Begin Your Recovery Today: How to Get Started with Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness
You’ve taken the first step by educating yourself about pelvic floor physical therapy. Now it’s time to take action and begin your recovery.
Taking the First Step
Don’t wait to reclaim your comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Scheduling your initial evaluation at Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness is simple. You can call the Chelmsford office directly or visit the website to request an appointment.
When you reach out, you’ll be greeted with warmth and professionalism. The team understands that making this call takes courage, and they’re committed to making the process as comfortable as possible.
What to Expect When Scheduling
During your initial contact, feel free to ask any questions about the evaluation process, treatment approaches, or logistics. If you’re interested in using out-of-network benefits, inquire about superbills for reimbursement. Confirm that services are HSA and FSA eligible if you plan to use those payment options.
From your very first interaction with Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness, you’ll experience the supportive, professional approach that defines our practice. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Empower Yourself: A Future of Wellness Awaits
Pelvic floor dysfunction can feel overwhelming, isolating, and frustrating. But here’s the truth: these conditions are treatable, and specialized care can genuinely transform your life.
Whether you’re struggling with bladder leaks that keep you from exercising, pelvic pain that affects your intimacy, postpartum changes that don’t seem to improve, or any other pelvic floor concern, you deserve expert, compassionate care. You deserve to feel comfortable in your own body. You deserve to live without pain, embarrassment, or limitation.
At Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, we’re committed to empowering women to achieve lasting recovery and wellness. With specialized expertise, a holistic treatment approach, and a genuinely caring environment, we provide the support you need to reclaim your health and confidence.
Your journey to wellness begins with a single step. Don’t let another day go by accepting symptoms that can be treated. Contact Bloom Pelvic Health and Wellness today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation and discover what life can feel like when your pelvic floor is strong, healthy, and functioning optimally. Your future self will thank you.