Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy

12/31/2025

If you are having issues with your pelvic floor, it's important to set goals and the start of a new year is a good time to establish them. These goals could be beneficial for anyone focusing on physical, mental or emotional concerns. Also, these goals are general, so building on them or making them more specific to your issues will help with compliance. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/31/2025

My patients' are surprised sometimes by how they are improving through just making changes in their lives. Postural adjustments, body awareness, and connection with certain muscles can result in significant functional changes and progress you towards your goals. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

It's easy to get distracted at this time of year, but it's important to not forget about your self care. Move, stretch, hydrate and stay positive, so you can enjoy the festivities! 253-649-4095

12/23/2025

You don't need a referral to see a physical therapist in the state of Washington. If you have any pelvic floor or orthopedic concerns, you don't need to see your doctor 1st. Oftentimes, if there is a more serious issue, the physical therapist will refer you to the appropriate provider. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/19/2025

Let me know if I can help! 253-649-4095.

12/17/2025

It's one area of our body that we tend to neglect and it needs just as much care as everywhere else, if not more so. How do you treat the pelvic floor well? By working on relaxation with your breath and contracting when you need support. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

12/16/2025

There are some people that say that sitting too long is just as bad as smoking ci******es. Sitting is not great for our bodies, as we do better with movement. If you are sitting for work or driving, try and stand up every hour or at least move yourself in your seat to help minimize the strain and potential tightness of the hips, back and pelvic floor. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

12/13/2025

Some people don't realize they are having symptoms that are being generated by pelvic floor issues. Pressure or heaviness in the pelvic region can indicate a prolapse. Pain or discomfort during s*x can be from dry tissues or pelvic floor tightness. Pelvic floor weakness or tightness can cause someone to leak urine. Constipation or difficulty voiding bowel can be from restriction of the fascia around the colon, diet, or tightness of the pelvic floor. Pelvic or low back pain can also be from pelvic floor dysfunction. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

12/12/2025

I wish that just doing Kegel's could solve pelvic floor issues, but it's not that easy. Oftentimes , patient's have tightness of their pelvic floor, hip or back muscles which can impact their ability to contract. Similarly, someone can have weakness of their leg or abdominal muscles, which can also result in a dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. Also, as listed above, prolapse, pain and nerve issues can effect how a patient contracts the muscles. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

12/03/2025

Pelvic floor therapy can be useful for so many structures, including the ones listed. Individuals who have unresolved low back and hip pain can often benefit from treatment to the pelvic floor. Also, after abdominal surgeries, in particular removal of endometriosis or a hernia repair, can also benefit from pelvic floor therapy. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095