Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Pessaries: How Houston Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help

🤔 What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Pelvic organ prolapse happens when pelvic organs like the bladder, uterus, or rectum drop out of place due to weakened pelvic floor muscles or damaged connective tissue. Think of your pelvic organs as fruit resting in a hammock. Over time, that hammock — made up of ligaments and fascia — can weaken or tear, letting the organs sag or bulge into the vaginal canal.

And here's the key:
Your pelvic organs need both strong muscles and ligaments to stay supported.

💡 What Causes Prolapse?

Common causes include:

• Pregnancy – even without vaginal birth, pregnancy increases pressure on the pelvic floor.

• Vaginal delivery – pushing, tearing, and strain during labor can stretch the support system.

• Chronic constipation – repeated straining puts added weight on the pelvic tissues.

• Improper lifting or breath-holding during exercise – this can overload the "hammock."

🏋️‍♀️ How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help?

At our Houston pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, we work to:

• Strengthen and balance your pelvic floor muscles to reduce pressure on ligaments

• Prepare you for birth with perineal massage and push-prep techniques

• Support constipation relief with toileting positions, breathing, and lifestyle guidance

• Train your core and breathwork to minimize intra-abdominal pressure

Our goal: help your body support the organs that support you.

👙 Introducing Pessaries: A “Bra” for Your Pelvic Organs

If you need more than exercises, pessaries might be your perfect partner.

What’s a pessary?
A pessary is a soft, flexible device (often shaped like a ring or cube) that’s inserted into the vaginal canal to lift and support prolapsed organs. Think of it like a bra for your pelvic floor — non-invasive, removable, and often life-changing.

🩺 How to Get a Pessary Fitting in Houston

At our clinic, we offer:

• Pelvic exams to assess your prolapse

• Customized fittings to find the best pessary size and shape for your body

• Training on how to insert, remove, and clean your pessary

• Ongoing support for managing prolapse and improving pelvic health

🎉 Ready for Relief?

Whether you're dealing with early-stage prolapse or want to prevent worsening symptoms, Houston pelvic floor therapy can help. Let us support the system that supports you.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your pelvic floor evaluation and pessary fitting! Call/ text at 832-463-1152 or email us at info@empoweryourselfpt.com.