pelvic pain is common. living with it doesn't have to be.

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PELVIC FLOOR 
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Pain during sex, pain when you sit, periods that knock you flat, or an ache that never quite leaves. Our pelvic floor therapists find what's actually driving it and build a plan to get you back to feeling like yourself. In person in Stamford and Westport.

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YOU’RE NOT ALONE

you're not imagining it.

Pelvic pain is one of the most common things we hear about, and one of the least talked about. Many people spend years being told their tests are normal, that it's just stress, or that it's part of being a woman. Common, yes. Something you just have to accept, no.

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. It's involved in sex, sitting, breathing, and posture. When those muscles get too tight, too weak, or out of sync, the result can be pain that feels like it's coming from somewhere else entirely. The good news: this is very treatable.

SYMPTOMS

what pelvic pain can feel like

Pain with sex, pain sitting, a constant ache or pressure, painful periods, or bladder and bowel pain. Here's what we see most often. Recognize yourself in more than one? That's very common.

pain with sex

One of the most common reasons people come to see us, and one of the hardest to bring up.

  • Pain with insertion, deep pain, or burning and stinging at the opening

  • Pain with tampons or speculum exams

  • A lingering ache, cramping, or burning afterward

  • Avoiding intimacy because you're bracing for pain

endometriosis-related pain

Endo is diagnosed and treated medically, but the muscles around it often tighten and guard after years of pain. We help calm that cycle, alongside your medical care.

  • Severe period cramps that medication doesn't touch

  • Pain throughout the month that often worsens with your period

  • Bloating ("endo belly"), low back or hip pain

  • Pain with sex, often deep

perimenopause + menopause

As estrogen shifts, the tissues of the vulva, vagina, and bladder change too. Real, common, and treatable.

  • Vaginal dryness, burning, or irritation

  • Pain with sex that's new for you

  • More frequent UTIs or bladder urgency

  • A feeling of pressure or heaviness

tailbone, hip + sitting pain

Pain you'd file under "back" or "hip" is often tied to the pelvic floor.

  • Pain sitting, especially on hard surfaces

  • Tailbone pain after a fall or childbirth

  • A deep ache in the buttock or groin

  • Pain getting up from sitting

pelvic pain in men

Men have pelvic floors too, and dysfunction there is an often-missed cause of what gets labeled chronic prostatitis.

  • Pain in the perineum, testicles, or penis

  • Pain with or after ejaculation, or with erection

  • Urinary urgency, frequency, or a hesitant stream

  • Pain when sitting

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  • Pudendal neuralgia

  • Pregnancy + postpartum pelvic pain

  • Bladder pain + interstitial cystitis

  • Vulvodynia + vaginismus

  • Painful bowel movements + chronic constipation

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our pelvic floor therapy providers

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Dr. Kara Fanelli

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY + CLINICAL SPECIALIST IN WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY

PT, DPT, WCS

MEET DR. KARA
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Dr. Jodie Lippman

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

PT, DPT

MEET DR. JODIE

Kira Sterling

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CERTIFIED LYMPHEDEMA THERAPIST

OTR/L, CLT

MEET KIRA
Natural Solutions to Women's Health and Fertility

What our patients say

“Wonderful, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff. Kara Fanelli has helped so much - she's the best! Highly recommend!”

“I have loved seeing Jodi during my prenatal & postnatal journey. She helped me connect back to my body and as an athlete feel like myself again.”

“In addition to Dr. Kara Fanelli’s spectacular clinical skills is her exceptional ability to communicate compassionately. I could not feel more comfortable with her.”

“I am so glad I took the leap and scheduled an appointment with Kara! I had been struggling with chronic constipation and found her office through a quick Google search. From the very first visit, Kara provided invaluable education on the pelvic floor, bowel health, sexual wellness, and more. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and it’s clear that she genuinely cares about her patients' well-being.”

ready to get started?

Both of our locations offer pelvic floor therapy with board-certified practitioners. Choose the location (or our virtual offering) that works best for you. 

Prefer to talk first? Call 203-658-7850 to set up a brief consultation before booking.

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