When there is pelvic or lower back pain, it can cause pain locally, but also in the area of the tailbone, pubic bone, buttocks, groin and hips. This can sometimes also disrupt the pelvic floor function. This can affect urination, defecation or sexual intercourse.

The complaints can arise from prolonged incorrect posture, performing excessively heavy actions, after a fall or during or after pregnancy.

During the intake and investigation we map out the complaint in order to treat you as best as possible.

Pelvic floor problems occur in children, women and men.

Although pelvic floor problems are common, they are rarely talked about. Many people think that there is little that can be done about the complaints or are ashamed of their problems. This is a shame because they can often be treated well.

The consequences of pelvic floor problems are very diverse:

• Incontinence
• Constipation
• Subsidence
• Pain
• Sexual problems
• Back or pelvic complaints

In many cases, the above-mentioned complaints are caused by the pelvic floor muscles not functioning properly.

The pelvic exercise therapist teaches you to recognize and use the muscles around the pelvis. Depending on your exact complaints, you will receive certain exercises or advice.

The tailbone, also called the coccyx or tailbone, is located at the very bottom of the back and is attached to the sacrum. When you suffer from tailbone pain, the pain can be continuous or during certain movements. Characteristic are pain when sitting, standing up and cycling.

The cause of the tailbone pain cannot always be traced directly. It can be caused by a fall (in the past), multiple minor traumas or a bad (sitting) posture. The tailbone pain often causes the pelvic floor muscles to cramp. This often worsens the symptoms.

In an intake and examination we map the complaints. The treatment often consists of explaining the complaint, mobilization of the tailbone, advice for daily life and exercises.

A diastasis, also known as a Rectus Diastasis, is a phenomenon in which the space between the left and right rectus abdominis muscle is too large. This can lead to insufficient strength, which can lead to compensation. This can cause you to experience pain around the navel, have lower back or pelvic complaints, experience pelvic floor complaints such as urinary incontinence and experience loss of strength in the muscle corset.

During an intake and in the examination of the diastasis, it is determined how large the diastasis is and which factors play a role in its development. The treatment is tailored to this. The treatment will focus on advice (preventing the diastasis from increasing, posture advice, how to absorb or prevent abdominal pressure, exercise advice), exercise therapy, breathing exercises and various tape techniques to support the abdomen.

Dry needling is a commonly used method to reduce muscle pain. During pregnancy, there are a number of muscles in the back, groin, pelvis, buttocks and legs that easily cramp and therefore cause pain with all kinds of movements. Dry needling helps to relieve the pain, making it easier to move and also less tired.