Women’s Health

Pregnancy, Postpartum & Pelvic Floor Health in Lincoln, Omaha & Beyond

Did you know women’s health physical therapists are specially trained to support women during pregnancy and postpartum recovery? Whether you’re expecting or adjusting to life post-delivery, we’re here to help you safely navigate this unique and important time.

Do you wonder what exercises to keep doing, what to avoid, or how your body is changing and healing throughout this journey? Connect with one of our clinics in Lincoln, Omaha, or nearby areas to speak directly with a women’s health physical therapist and get personalized guidance.

Women’s health physical therapy works—and we’re here when you need us. Call any of our clinic locations to talk to a woman’s health physical therapist or to make an appointment. You may also click HERE to reach out through our website page.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Core Issue

Many women silently endure personal medical issues that deeply affect their daily lives. These can include bladder or bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, or discomfort during intimacy. The good news? There’s help—and hope. Women’s health physical therapists have advanced training to evaluate and treat these conditions with care and expertise.

With as many as one in four women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction at some point, this is a vital topic to bring up with your doctor. A proper pelvic floor assessment can pinpoint the root cause and lead to effective treatment for restoring a healthy, functional pelvic floor.

Despite its importance, the pelvic floor is often misunderstood. A quick internet search won’t cut it. The pelvic floor muscles form a supportive bowl at the base of the pelvis, playing key roles in bowel, bladder, and sexual function—and yes, they’re an essential part of your core, too.

When we talk “core,” we often think of abs and back. But the real MVPs of your core also include your diaphragm (your main breathing muscle) and pelvic floor. Picture your core not as a corset but as a cylinder—diaphragm on top, pelvic floor on the bottom, abs and back forming the sides. All these muscles work together to stabilize your spine and support your body.

Just like any other muscle, the pelvic floor can become dysfunctional. It can be too weak, overly tight, or not syncing well with the rest of the core. Often, it’s a combination of issues rather than just one. And when this happens? Symptoms like incontinence, urgency, pain with intercourse, constipation, or general pelvic pain can surface.

That’s where we come in. Women’s health physical therapists start by helping these muscles return to a natural resting state, then work on strengthening and retraining the pelvic floor—all while addressing your symptoms and improving your quality of life.

This kind of therapy can also reduce pain and stiffness in the hips and lower back and strengthen the pelvic floor and core. Internal pelvic floor treatment, when combined with other hands-on therapy techniques, can help you return to daily activities with more ease, less pain, and a renewed sense of well-being.

Our approach goes beyond just pain relief—we provide education and lifestyle support tailored to your personal goals. Pelvic floor therapy can truly transform your quality of life.

You’ll find expert pelvic floor care at many Makovicka Physical Therapy locations across the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.