Pediatric Pelvic Health in Charleston, SC
If your little one is struggling with bladder or bowel issues OR maybe you are starting to potty train and just want to do it right, we are here to help!
The pelvic floor and core play a vital role in all the above.
If your little one is struggling with bladder or bowel issues OR maybe you are starting to potty train and just want to do it right, we are here to help!
The pelvic floor and core play a vital role in all the above.
At our health clinic in Charleston, SC, we will teach you strategies to use with your child to develop healthy potty habits to protect the pelvic floor muscles and get rid of bad habits to achieve bowel and/or bladder independence.
Here Are Some Common Symptoms We Will Work With
Urinary leakage: unable to hold pee; this includes enuresis, which is the inability to hold pee overnight (Bed Wetting).
Urinary urgency: feeling a constant need to pee, even when the bladder is not full
Urinary frequency: peeing more often than usual
Urinary retention: not fully emptying the bladder
Fecal urgency: feeling quick need to poop
Fecal frequency: pooping more than usual
Constipation/Fecal retention: unable to push out poop
Bowel incontinence: poop accidents
Pelvic pain, low back pain, tailbone pain
If your child is experiencing any of these issues in Charleston, SC, the type of treatment and care we offer could be exactly what they need.
How Does Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help?
The muscles of the pelvic floor support all the organs responsible for urination and defecation. As children grow, they need to develop these muscles and learn how to use them so they can control when they go to the bathroom. When they were in diapers, they didn’t have as much need to use these muscles, so controlling them was a learning process. Some children have little trouble learning to control their bowels and bladder; others may lag behind. This is a normal part of their development and nothing to be ashamed of. By working with a pediatric physical therapist, they can learn to be more independent and prevent accidents.
Pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy utilizes an exercise regimen designed to build strength and coordination in the pelvic muscles so children can develop the muscle memory necessary to control their bowels and bladder at all times – even when they are sleeping. In the same way that kids work to develop fine motor skills in their hands throughout the growth process, they can also work on the motor skills of their pelvic muscles.
At Rome, we can provide a range of services related to pediatric physical therapy in Summerville, SC and surrounding communities, including Charleston, SC. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for potty training support, treatment for bed wetting, and other services to help with your child’s development.
Types of Exercises Commonly Used in Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy
At our clinic in Charleston, SC, we can help you design a physical fitness routine that can allow your child to be free from toileting issues. Many of the exercises used to help kids develop their pelvic floor muscles are the same as those used in core building, rehabilitation, and recovery in adults. These can include:
Kegel Exercises
Bridge Pose
Squats
Yoga and Pilates
These and other simple, low-impact exercises are designed to target the core and pelvis muscles, imparting a range of benefits. The great thing about pelvic exercises is that not only do they improve balance and mobility, but they’re also just like the type of play your child normally engages in. Recovery from bladder and bowel control issues doesn’t have to be a chore; it can be a lot of fun for your child, too!
Exercising the core and pelvic muscles can improve your child’s health in so many ways. They can have better motor skills, reduce pain, improve their balance, and even eliminate embarrassing accidents. Get in touch with us today to find out more about your care options for bladder and bowel control issues or to inquire about all the women’s health concerns we can address. We can assist you with pre- and postnatal difficulties and provide bladder infection therapy in Charleston, SC, and nearby communities or anywhere in the country through our online classes.