You’re Not Alone. And You’re Not Broken.
Have you been experiencing burning, itching, tightness, or pain with intimacy—even though your test results come back “normal”?
Do you leak urine when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or jump—but are told it’s just part of getting older?
You are not imagining things. And you do not need to live like this.
There is help—without relying solely on medications or waiting for surgery.
The Overlooked Cause of These Symptoms
Many women begin to experience pelvic discomfort around midlife, after childbirth, or as they enter perimenopause or menopause. These changes are often dismissed, even though they can significantly affect quality of life.
Some of the most common complaints include:
- Burning or itching without a urinary tract infection
- Pain or dryness with intimacy
- Urinary leaking with physical activity
- Pelvic pressure or tightness
- A persistent sense of discomfort, even after medical reassurance
The frustration often comes from being told everything is “fine,” when clearly something is not.
It’s Not in Your Head—It Might Be in Your Muscles
Most people associate these symptoms with infection or aging, but what many don’t realize is that they can often be traced to the pelvic floor muscles and posture.
Hormonal shifts during menopause reduce natural lubrication and collagen, affecting the tissues of the pelvic area. At the same time, postural imbalances and core muscle changes—often from childbirth or aging can lead to overactive, tight, or imbalanced pelvic floor muscles.
This muscle tension can mimic the symptoms of an infection or tissue damage, even when tests are normal.
This is common, but it is not normal—and it is treatable.
A Therapeutic Approach to Healing
It starts with understanding your body and your story.
A complete assessment begins with your medical history, posture, and breathing patterns. With your comfort and consent, both external and internal pelvic floor muscles are evaluated to identify areas of tension, weakness, or imbalance. This process is designed to uncover the root of your symptoms and support your journey toward strength, comfort, and confidence.
Treatment may include:
- Manual therapy and muscle release techniques
- Internal pelvic floor therapy (only with your informed consent)
- Dry needling to address deeper muscle dysfunction
- Natural energy therapies (such as radiofrequency) Indiba and Winback to enhance circulation regeneration and hydration
- Targeted movement and mobility exercises
- Education about self-care, intimacy, and the body’s natural healing capacity
This work is always performed in a private, compassionate setting with your comfort and boundaries at the center of care.
You Don’t Have to Wait Any Longer
Too many women wait months—or years—before seeking help. They often feel dismissed, discouraged, or told that their discomfort is something they just have to live with.
We’re here to offer a different message:
There is hope. There is support. And there is a path forward.
If you’re experiencing burning, leakage, tightness, or discomfort—and haven’t found relief through traditional medical routes—pelvic floor therapy may be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Find the Specialized Care You Deserve
If you’ve been searching for answers to persistent pelvic discomfort, burning, leaking, or tightness—and nothing seems to help—it may be time to explore a more specialized, holistic approach.
At Advance Core Physical Therapy, we offer targeted pelvic health care that combines advanced manual techniques, internal pelvic floor therapy, visceral manipulation, dry needling, and natural energy-based treatments. All care is delivered with compassion, clinical expertise, and complete respect for your comfort and privacy.
You don’t need to wait for things to get worse. You don’t need to “just live with it.”
You can start healing now—with a physical therapist who understands the complexity of pelvic health and the whole body.
📍 North Chicago (Lincoln Square)
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