Pelvic Floor: The Missing Link for Athletes & Active Individuals

When most people think of pelvic floor therapy, they associate it with postpartum recovery. While it’s true that pelvic floor rehab is crucial for new moms, it’s just as important for athletes, weightlifters, runners, and active individuals.

At Off The Block Performance Physical Therapy, we specialize in pelvic floor therapy at our Easley and Central locations, helping patients regain strength, stability, and pain-free movement. Whether you’re dealing with nagging injuries, core weakness, or performance limitations, addressing your pelvic floor could be the key to unlocking your full potential.

What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Does It Matter?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis that supports your bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. More than that, it plays a critical role in core stability, posture, and athletic performance.

A weak or dysfunctional pelvic floor can lead to:

• Lower back pain
• Hip pain and tightness
• Core instability and poor posture
• Urinary leakage during exercise (stress incontinence)
• Pelvic pain or discomfort during movement

Athletes, weightlifters, and runners rely on a strong pelvic floor for explosive power, stability, and efficient movement patterns. If these muscles aren’t functioning properly, it can create compensations and weaknesses throughout the body—leading to injuries and decreased performance.

Signs You Might Need Pelvic Floor Therapy

You don’t have to be postpartum to need pelvic floor rehab. Many athletes and active individuals experience pelvic floor dysfunction without realizing it.

You might benefit from pelvic floor therapy if you:
Leak urine when running, jumping, or lifting
Struggle with chronic lower back, hip, or pelvic pain
Feel unstable or weak in your core, despite training
Have tight hip flexors or hamstrings that never seem to loosen up
Experience pressure or heaviness in the pelvic region during activity

How Off The Block Performance PT Can Help

At Off The Block Performance PT, we take a whole-body approach to pelvic floor therapy. Our one-on-one, individualized treatment focuses on strengthening, retraining, and optimizing pelvic floor function so you can move pain-free and perform at your best.

Our approach includes:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training – Learning how to properly engage and strengthen these muscles
Breathwork & Core Coordination – Fixing faulty breathing patterns that contribute to dysfunction
Manual Therapy & Myofascial Release – Addressing tightness and mobility restrictions in the pelvis, hips, and lower back
Strength & Stability Drills – Integrating pelvic floor activation into full-body movement patterns
Sport-Specific Rehab – Tailoring treatment to your needs, whether you’re a runner, lifter, or high-impact athlete

Why Athletes Need Specialized Pelvic Floor Therapy

Most traditional rehab programs don’t address the pelvic floor, which is why many athletes continue to experience pain and performance limitations.

We treat the entire body as a connected system—not just isolated symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with nagging injuries or want to enhance your athletic performance, our pelvic floor therapy programs help you move better, lift heavier, and run faster without pain or limitations.

Take Control of Your Performance & Recovery

If you’ve been struggling with core weakness, chronic pain, or embarrassing leaks during workouts, it’s time to take action. Our expert pelvic floor specialists in Easley and Central can help you regain control and confidence.

Book an appointment today and start feeling stronger from the inside out.