Question 1

How is pelvic floor physical therapy at Florence Myofascial Release and Physical Therapy different from a regular PT clinic?

Accepted Answer

Most pelvic floor PT focuses on pelvic floor muscles through internal work and Kegels. That misses the bigger picture for complex cases.
We're different because we:
 • Assess and treat your entire body using expert-level John Barnes Myofascial Release
 • Look at how restrictions in your hips, back, abdomen, and surgical scars affect your pelvic floor
 • Use FDA-cleared technologies like SoftWave that most clinics don't have
 • Spend every session one-on-one with you (no assistants, no shared time)
 • Adjust treatment based on what your body needs that day

Question 2

Is pelvic floor physical therapy covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

We accept select insurance plans. Insurance-based care can be helpful, but it often comes with limitations on session length, time spent on hands-on treatment, and coverage for certain therapies. Because of this, sessions are typically shorter and focused on what is covered - rather than everything your body may need for full recovery.

Many of our patients choose private sessions, or combine insurance based visits with additional services, to create a more integrative and comprehensive plan of care.

For private sessions, we can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement depending on your plan. Many patients find that fewer, more focused sessions ultimately cost less than months of limited, insurance-based care.

Question 3

How many pelvic floor therapy sessions will I need to see results?

Accepted Answer

That depends on how long you've had symptoms, what's causing them, and how your body responds to treatment. Some patients notice significant improvement within 4-6 sessions, while more complex cases may take longer. We'll give you honest expectations at your consultation, and unlike insurance-based clinics, we have no financial incentive to stretch your care into unnecessary visits.

Question 4

What does pelvic floor physical therapy actually involve?

Accepted Answer

Sessions typically include:
 • Hands-on myofascial release throughout your body (not just the pelvic area)
 • SoftWave therapy, Dolphin Neurostim, or Class IV laser when appropriate
 • Breathing and movement work
 • Pelvic floor retraining
 • Customized home strategies
Internal pelvic floor work may be part of treatment when appropriate, but it's one tool among many.

Question 5

Can pelvic floor therapy help with erectile dysfunction or male sexual health issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our SoftWave therapy is FDA-cleared for erectile dysfunction and works by improving blood flow and stimulating tissue regeneration.
Combined with myofascial release to address pelvic tension, scar tissue, and nerve involvement, many men see meaningful improvement in:
 • Sexual function
 • Bladder control
 • Pelvic pain
We also work with men recovering from prostate surgery, chronic prostatitis, and testicular pain.

Question 6

I've already tried pelvic floor PT and it didn't work. Why would this be different?

Accepted Answer

If previous treatment focused only on your pelvic floor muscles or relied heavily on exercises, it likely missed the structural and neurological factors driving your symptoms. Fascial tension, restrictions from old injuries or surgeries, and nervous system dysregulation all affect pelvic function but require very different treatment approaches. Our whole-body assessment allows us to find and address issues that standard pelvic floor PT doesn't evaluate.

Question 7

What should I expect at my first pelvic floor therapy appointment?

Accepted Answer

Your first visit is a comprehensive evaluation where we take a detailed history, talk through what you've already tried, and assess your whole body to understand what's contributing to your symptoms. We take the time to understand your situation fully so we can give you realistic expectations and determine whether our approach is the right fit.

PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY

LASTING RELIEF FOR PELVIC FLOOR SYMPTOMS THAT HAVEN'T RESPONDED TO TREATMENT

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

- Sylvia R, Columbia, SC

WHAT OUR PATIENTS GET BACK

You've tried pelvic floor PT and it didn't last

The Kegels helped for a while, maybe things even felt better for a few weeks, but then the symptoms came right back.

Now you're giving up things you love:

There's a reason it didn't work and it's not because you didn't try hard enough.

HOW WE APPROACH PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION DIFFERENTLY

Your pelvic floor does not function in isolation, and when treatment ignores the rest of your body, results often do not last. Here's what most pelvic floor treatment misses and how we address it.

HOW WE HELP YOU GET LASTING RESULTS

One-on-one care

We find what others miss

Treatment matches your body that day

Advanced tools when needed

A plan that continues between visits

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

- Stephanie R, Florence, SC

SYMPTOMS WE SPECIALIZE IN TREATING

WE USE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR STUBBORN CASES

The same FDA-cleared technologies used by leading medical centers such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS EXPERIENCE

Pain that lasted years resolving in weeks or months

Pain that lasted years resolving in weeks or months

Surgeries canceled

Intimacy restored

Postpartum recovery accelerated

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

22 years

Expert-level

$60,000+

$100,000+

ABOUT FLORENCE INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU:

THIS MAY NOT BE BEST FIT IF YOU:

WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE US OVER CONVENTIONAL PT CLINICS

How is pelvic floor physical therapy at Florence Myofascial Release and Physical Therapy different from a regular PT clinic?

Is pelvic floor physical therapy covered by insurance?

How many pelvic floor therapy sessions will I need to see results?

What does pelvic floor physical therapy actually involve?

Can pelvic floor therapy help with erectile dysfunction or male sexual health issues?

I've already tried pelvic floor PT and it didn't work. Why would this be different?

What should I expect at my first pelvic floor therapy appointment?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY

YOU DESERVE TO LIVE WITHOUT PLANNING AROUND YOUR SYMPTOMS

The first step is a conversation about what's going on and whether we can help.

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Your pelvic floor does not function in isolation, and when treatment ignores the rest of your body, results often do not last.
Here's what most pelvic floor treatment misses and how we address it.