Endometriosis is a complex condition that affects much more than the reproductive organs. While it's often thought of as a gynecologic condition, endometriosis can influence the muscles, nerves, connective tissue, bladder, bowel, hips, low back, and even the way the nervous system processes pain. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we work with many individuals living with endometriosis. Although pelvic floor physical therapy doesn't remove endometriosis lesions, it can play an impo

If you've been experiencing pain that starts in your low back or buttocks and travels down your leg, you may have been told it's sciatica. But what if your imaging looks normal, traditional treatments haven't helped, or you're also dealing with pelvic pain, bladder issues, or discomfort with sitting? The answer may surprise you: pelvic floor dysfunction can sometimes contribute to symptoms that closely resemble sciatica. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we often see patients who

What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a bowl of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that helps to control bowel, bladder, and sexual function. It consists of three layers from superficial to deep that have differing functions. The first and second layers (meaning the more superficial) are smaller muscles that all come together to create the openings that allow for essential bodily functions. The openings are the urethra, vagina (females), and anus. The functions (yo