Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy

Terri Sullivan Physical Therapy Pelvic floor specialist

In the state of Washington, you don't need a referral for physical therapy. If you have a condition or injury, you can ...
10/29/2025

In the state of Washington, you don't need a referral for physical therapy. If you have a condition or injury, you can see a physical therapist directly. The P.T. can determine if you need to go see a physician or another health provider regarding your condition. We are musculoskeletal experts and studies show that we know more about how to diagnose and treat than other health care professionals. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

I see many different diagnoses and conditions that require pelvic physical therapy. Yes, I do see postpartum women, but...
10/28/2025

I see many different diagnoses and conditions that require pelvic physical therapy. Yes, I do see postpartum women, but I also see men and women with pelvic pain, those that have incontinence, people with endometriosis, women with prolapse, postmenopausal women, and even patient's who have unresolved back or hip pain that are caused by pelvic issues. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

As you can see there are many causes of pelvic pain. It's important that you see a qualified gynecologist to address y...
10/24/2025

As you can see there are many causes of pelvic pain. It's important that you see a qualified gynecologist to address your symptoms, but all of the conditions can benefit from P.T. Physical therapy can help to mobilize restricted tissues, stretch tight muscles, instruct in strengthening and stretches for home, provide education about your condition, and help instruct in voiding techniques to reduce symptoms. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Don't forget that you are amazing and you can do what you put your mind to. If you need guidance, I would love to help!...
10/23/2025

Don't forget that you are amazing and you can do what you put your mind to. If you need guidance, I would love to help! 253-649-4095

Hormonal changes can have a big impact on your pelvic floor function. There are a few circumstances when that is most r...
10/21/2025

Hormonal changes can have a big impact on your pelvic floor function. There are a few circumstances when that is most relevant. During and after pregnancy there are definitely lots of changes in the hormones, which can effect the integrity of the pelvic floor. During menopause, the depletion of estrogen can cause a drying of the more external parts of the pelvic floor, resulting in pain and changes in the activation of the muscles. Also, the presence of endometriosis wreaks havoc on the pelvic floor muscles and tissues, which effect how they function. Lastly, a hysterectomy changes the levels of estrogen as well, resulting in many of the symptoms I listed previously. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Some people think that urine leakage during exercise is normal, but it's absolutely not. If you leak when you workout i...
10/18/2025

Some people think that urine leakage during exercise is normal, but it's absolutely not. If you leak when you workout it probably means you have either tightness or weakness of the pelvic floor, but it be due to another problem. When you have weakness and/or tightness of the hip, thigh, abdominal or back muscles, the effect is that your pelvic floor will not recruit appropriately during exercise. Also, if you have weakness in the legs, it can effect how the alignment of your pelvis is when you contact the ground, which can also contribute to leakage. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

Pelvic pain can happen with women or men, those that are young or old, and without a specific incidence of injury. Phy...
10/17/2025

Pelvic pain can happen with women or men, those that are young or old, and without a specific incidence of injury. Physical therapy can help with managing the pain and giving the patient tools to help decrease their symptoms and improve their function. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

You've probably heard the term that everything is connected. It's especially true with the diaphragm and pelvic floor. ...
10/16/2025

You've probably heard the term that everything is connected. It's especially true with the diaphragm and pelvic floor. When the diaphragm descends during an inhale, the pelvic floor also descends and vice versa. If the diaphragm is not stacked over the pelvis in your posture, the 2 may become out of sync which can result in any of the listed problems. Also, if you have breathing dysfunction, the same might be true at the pelvic floor. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

Stretching is helpful for your muscles and joints and can help improve your mobility. The important things to remember ...
10/15/2025

Stretching is helpful for your muscles and joints and can help improve your mobility. The important things to remember is never to stretch to the point of pain, perform stretches actively, hold for 30 seconds to minute, and breathe into the area that you are targeting. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

These are great tips for working on your pelvic floor muscles. I also have my patients breathe into their pelvic floor ...
10/09/2025

These are great tips for working on your pelvic floor muscles. I also have my patients breathe into their pelvic floor to help w/ relaxation and contract the pelvic floor during an exhale as the diaphragm and the pelvic floor work together. The other tip is to have patients think about breathing in 3 dimensions vs only into the chest, diaphragm or lateral ribs. Do you have questions? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095.

As the picture shows, there are many reasons why you should consider pelvic physical therapy. In addition, back pain, c...
10/09/2025

As the picture shows, there are many reasons why you should consider pelvic physical therapy. In addition, back pain, constipation, or in preparation for birthing a child are a few other circumstances in which pelvic P.T. can be beneficial. Do you have questions? I’d love to help! 253-649-4095

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Doesn't matter how small. It can really help you reach those bigger goals! Do you need some guidance? I'd love to hel...
10/08/2025

Doesn't matter how small. It can really help you reach those bigger goals! Do you need some guidance? I'd love to help! 253-649-4095

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