When you think about good posture, you probably picture standing up straight, shoulders back, and head held high. But what if we told you that your posture plays a major role in your pelvic health too? For many, this miss connection goes unnoticed—until pain, discomfort, or pelvic floor dysfunction begins to affect daily life.

Your posture influences how your pelvic floor muscles function. These muscles support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. When your spine is misaligned due to slouching or poor posture, the pressure on your pelvic floor changes—and that can lead to real problems like:

Urinary leakage
Pelvic pain or pressure
Constipation
Core weakness
Lower back discomfort

Over time, poor posture can weaken or overstrain the pelvic floor, making symptoms worse.

Think of your body like a chain: your head, spine, pelvis, and legs are all linked. When your posture shifts out of alignment, the tension redistributes through your core and pelvis. This can cause the pelvic floor muscles to:

Overcompensate and become tight
Stop firing properly
Lose coordination and strength

This disruption may go unnoticed for a while, but it often contributes to pelvic floor dysfunction—especially in women who are pregnant, postpartum, or in menopause.

At Elite Physical Therapy, we look at the whole picture—not just isolated symptoms. Our team specializes in posture correction and pelvic floor therapy. With a personalized treatment plan, we can help you:

Improve posture and core engagement
Strengthen or release the pelvic floor
Restore bladder and bowel control
Reduce pain and discomfort
Regain functional strength for daily life

📍Conveniently located in Willowbrook, IL, serving Willowbrook, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Woodridge, Lemont, Naperville, Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, La Grange, and Downers Grove.
📞 Call us today at (630) 299-5870 to schedule an appointment
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