Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Be Cured? Here's What Actually Works
Part One: Signs My Pelvic Floor is Dysfunctional
Part Two: How to Tell if My Pelvic Floor is Tight or Weak
Part Three: The Real Cause of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Part Four: 3 Everyday Habits That Secretly Harm Your Pelvic Floor
Part Five: Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Be Cured? Here's What Actually Works
Many women suffer for years with pelvic floor issues, convinced they're just part of aging or motherhood. They modify workouts, wear protective pads, and plan outings around bathroom access—adapting their lives instead of addressing the root cause.
A question I hear often is:
"Can pelvic floor dysfunction actually be cured, or am I stuck managing these symptoms forever?"
The answer is yes—pelvic floor dysfunction can absolutely be resolved completely when the right approach is taken. You can get back to working out "full-force", not have to worry about staying dry, and feel free to live your life on your terms.
You don’t have to just “cope.” You can heal—fully. For good.
This isn’t about masking symptoms. It’s about restoring the function of your core and pelvic floor so you can finally reclaim your life and feel renewed in your body.
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy, Really?
Traditional pelvic floor therapy is specialized rehabilitation that addresses dysfunction in the muscles, fascia, and nerves of your pelvic floor. It aims to treat the symptoms of issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and prolapse.
Traditional pelvic floor physical therapy typically involves:
- Internal and external manual therapy (hands-on treatment)
- Biofeedback training using sensors to measure muscle activity
- Electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor muscles
- Isolated pelvic floor exercises (like Kegels)
- Stretching and strengthening of surrounding muscles
While this approach is the standard of care, it has limitations. Traditional therapy tends to isolate the pelvic floor rather than treating it as part of an integrated system. It also heavily emphasizes conscious muscle control through Kegels, despite the fact that 80% of your pelvic floor function is involuntary.
Here’s what most women aren’t told:
The pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. It’s part of a beautifully interconnected system—from your head, diaphragm and ribcage to your glutes, hips and feet. When you only focus on one piece (like squeezing with Kegels), you miss the bigger picture. That’s why many women plateau or even regress.
The most effective pelvic floor therapy takes a whole-body approach, recognizing that your pelvic floor doesn't function in isolation. It's part of an integrated system that includes your diaphragm, respiratory muscles, abdominals, spinal muscles and glutes—all of which must work in coordination.
How Long Does Pelvic Floor Therapy Take to Work?
The timeline for resolving pelvic floor dysfunction varies dramatically depending on the approach and the person's unique presentation. With the right approach, you can see results in as little as 1-3 weeks, with complete resolution in 3-6 months depending on severity. The traditional "standard of care" approach often yields little to no improvement. Let's dive into the details of each approach.
Traditional "Standard of Care" Approach
With traditional pelvic floor therapy:
- Most patients attend weekly sessions for 3-6 months
- Improvement is typically gradual, with partial symptom relief
- Full resolution often requires ongoing maintenance
- Internal work may be uncomfortable and time-consuming
- Exercises focus heavily on voluntary muscle control
- Women often plateau in their progress despite continuing therapy
This approach is rarely completely effective. It typically requires significant time investment, can be costly, and may not address the involuntary aspects of pelvic floor function that are key for complete resolution. Many women find themselves still struggling with their symptoms, often times they get worse, and they are stuck needing to continue managing residual issues.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but still leaking, still feeling heaviness, still avoiding impact… you’re not alone. It’s not your fault. You just haven’t had a system that works with your body’s design.
The Core Recovery Method®: A Different Approach
The Core Recovery Method® rewrites the story of pelvic floor healing. It’s a modern, whole-body approach designed for busy women who are ready for full resolution—not lifelong management. The Core Recovery Method® takes a fundamentally different approach to resolving pelvic floor dysfunction:
- Most women notice a significant improvement within the first 2 weeks
- Complete resolution of symptoms typically occurs within 8-12 weeks
- The approach focuses on organ position, and the involuntary muscle fibers of the pelvic floor
- Results are sustainable without ongoing maintenance
- Treatment focuses on the entire core unit system, not just isolated muscles
- The method works with your body's natural reflexes rather than fighting against them
This method is built for real life—and real results.
No invasive exams. No appointments to squeeze in. No more wondering if you’re doing the “right” exercise. Just a proven, step-by-step system that restores your body from the inside out.
What makes The Core Recovery Method® so Effective?
💨 It starts with your breath. Breathing is your body's built-in pressure regulator. When it's off, it creates downward pressure that strains your pelvic floor. We fix that first. By correcting your breathing pattern first, you immediately reduce pressure on your pelvic floor and create the proper environment for healing.
🌐 It restores your whole core unit. Rather than isolating muscles, this approach trains your diaphragm, pelvic floor, abdominals, and spinal muscles to function together- as they were meant to.
🧠 It activates your reflex system. 80% of pelvic floor function is automatic or involuntary. We teach your body to reflexively support itself through breathing and positioning—not endless Kegels. The Core Recovery Method® uses specific breathing techniques that trigger reflexive activation of the entire pelvic floor, not just the 20% you can consciously control by doing kegels.
🧍♀️ It lifts and centers your pelvic organs. Proper organ alignment is essential. We teach you how to gently lift and center your organs so your pelvic floor can do her job, naturally. Proper organ position is key for pelvic floor function. This method teaches you how to create optimal organ alignment that allows your pelvic floor to function at her best- naturally.
🎯 It fits realistically into a busy life. No hour-long PT sessions. No scheduling stress. Just practical, proven tools you can use every day—at home, at your pace, on your terms. The protocol can be modified to fit your life and schedule and is designed to be incorporated into you life as it is. It can be done at home, at your own pace, without special equipment or in-person appointments.
You don’t need to “find time” to heal. You need the right tools—ones that fit into motherhood, not fight against it.
You Deserve More Than Management — You Deserve Resolution
Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn't have to define your motherhood or midlife.
You can Restore your body, Reclaim your strength, and Renew your confidence.
Women who've struggled for years with pelvic floor issues often find that The Core Recovery Method® finally brings complete resolution. The key difference is that it addresses the root causes—improper breathing, pressure management, and organ position—rather than just strengthening muscles that are already tight.
The Core Recovery Method® demonstrates that pelvic floor dysfunction doesn't have to be a lifelong condition requiring ongoing management. With the right approach that works with your body's design rather than against it, complete resolution is not only possible—it's the expected outcome.
Ready to experience complete resolution of your pelvic floor dysfunction? The Core Recovery Method® provides a comprehensive, at-home approach to healing that addresses the root causes of your symptoms.
