Feeling tense down there? Pelvic floor hypertonicity feels like your pelvic muscles are clenching for dear life and refusing to let go. At The Stoehr Center, we help untangle tight, overworked pelvic muscles because they deserve a break—and so do you.
Discover how we administer treatment for pelvic floor hypertonicity in Frisco.
What is pelvic floor hypertonicity?
Pelvic floor hypertonicity occurs when your pelvic floor muscles are too tight or constantly contracted. It’s a type of pelvic floor dysfunction that’s often the body’s way of signaling a problem and bracing against it. Just like some people hold tension in their jaw or shoulders, others store it in their pelvis.
Over time, that tension becomes your new normal, leading to discomfort and disruptions in your bathroom habits, bedroom confidence, and more. Luckily, there are effective ways to give your pelvic muscles a break.
Common Symptoms
So what does a hypertonic pelvic floor feel like? Not awesome:
- Pain with urination, bowel movements, sexual activity
- Muscle spasms
- Burning sensations
- Feeling of heaviness or pressure
Common Causes
Your pelvic floor hypertonicity might’ve started after surgery, trauma, childbirth, or a chronic condition like endometriosis or IBS. Or—plot twist—it could be your body’s way of coping with emotional stress. The problem is, the more your muscles tighten, the more pain you feel, and the harder it is to relax. It’s a cycle we’re here to help you break 🤝
Effective Treatments in Frisco
At The Stoehr Center, we perform a variety of therapies for relieving your pelvic floor hypertonicity.
- SoLa Pelvic Therapy: Combines manual therapy and low-level laser therapy to reduce inflammation and muscle tension
- Emsella Chair: Noninvasive treatment that helps strengthen pelvic floor muscles—great for those who struggle with traditional pelvic exercises
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Personalized, hands-on rehab with specialists trained to treat hypertonic muscles
Say Goodbye to Pelvic Floor Tension
The Stoehr Center provides collaborative, compassionate care to help patients regain control and live without pain.
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