May is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women in our community. It is also an opportunity to highlight an often overlooked, yet essential, part of a women’s well-being: pelvic health. Throughout life, a woman’s body experiences remarkable transitions—from adolescence and pregnancy to postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and beyond. During these phases, many women notice symptoms such as urinary leakage, pelvic pain, painful intimacy, constipation, or a sensation of pelvic heaviness. These issues are frequently brushed aside or labeled as “normal.” While they may be common, they are not something women simply have to live with. Pelvic health physical therapy offers a proactive and empowering approach to care. This specialized form of physical therapy focuses on the muscles, connective tissue, breathing patterns, posture, and movement patterns that support the pelvis and core. With individualized treatment, women can experience reduced pain, improved bladder and bowel function, enhanced stability and strength, and a more comfortable return to activities such as exercise, daily movement, and intimacy. The goal is not just symptom relief, but restoring confidence and overall quality of life. Here in our community, practices like Purely Pelvic provide dedicated pelvic health physical therapy services. Led by Evette D’Avy Reed, PT, CHC, the practice emphasizes personalized, one-on-one care, education, and a supportive environment where patients feel safe discussing concerns that are often difficult to share. When women feel strong and supported in their bodies, the benefits extend far beyond physical health. Confidence grows, relationships improve, and women are better able to participate fully in work, family life, and their communities. This May, Women’s Month, continuing the conversation about pelvic health matters. Prioritizing this aspect of care isn’t a luxury—it’s foundational to helping women move, live, and thrive with confidence and vitality. https://purelypelvic.com/
Article by Evette Reed
Photography by Evette Reed
Originally published in Gainesville City Lifestyle