Pelvic Floor PT + Acupuncture for Long Term Results in Southern Maine
Root To Rise providers collaborating in patient care in Scarborough, Maine.
Pelvic floor concerns rarely exist in isolation. Chronic pelvic pain, digestive and bladder issues, hormonal changes, and nervous system dysregulation often overlap — which can make recovery feel complex, frustrating, and hard to untangle.
At Root to Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, we take a whole-body approach to healing. For many patients in Southern Maine, combining pelvic floor physical therapy and acupuncture can create long-term relief and more sustainable results.
How Acupuncture Enhances Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
When pelvic floor therapy is combined with acupuncture, patients often experience deeper relief, faster progress, and more sustainable outcomes. Alongside pelvic floor therapy, acupuncture can help:
Relieve pain and reduce muscle tension and guarding, making pelvic floor manual therapy and exercises more comfortable and effective.
Increase blood circulation and reduce inflammation, supporting tissue healing and relaxation.
Shift the nervous system from “fight or flight” into a more regulated state, especially when pelvic floor dysfunction is linked to stress, trauma, or prolonged nervous system activation. Creating an internal sense of calm and safety can dramatically improve the pelvic floor therapy experience.
Regulate digestive, bowel, and bladder function, which may interfere with pelvic floor recovery.
Support hormonal balance related to menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, or menopause — all of which can impact pelvic health.
For many people, acupuncture doesn’t just treat symptoms — it helps the body become more receptive to the work being done in pelvic floor PT.
A Collaborative, Integrated Approach to Care
One of the most powerful parts of combining pelvic floor physical therapy and acupuncture is the collaboration. Our physical and occupational therapists and licensed acupuncturists work together to create intentional, personalized plans of care based on your goals and your body’s unique needs.
Your Root to Rise providers collaborate to:
Align treatment goals
Reinforce progress made in PT sessions
Adjust care based on how your body responds
Support whole-body healing beyond just isolated muscles
In practice, this may look like strategic scheduling of acupuncture and PT back-to-back, alternating sessions, or tailoring treatments based on your most recent PT or acupuncture goals.
Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy + Acupuncture?
This integrated approach can be especially helpful if you:
Have persistent pelvic pain or muscle tension
Feel “stuck” or plateaued in either pelvic floor PT or acupuncture
Experience stress-related symptom flare-ups
Have digestive, hormonal, or nervous system symptoms alongside pelvic concerns
Want a more holistic, whole-body healing plan
Pelvic floor dysfunction is often tied to more than strength or flexibility — it can involve the nervous system, inflammation, hormones, and the body’s stress response. Treating those layers together can make a huge difference.
Looking for Pelvic Floor PT and Acupuncture in Southern Maine?
If you’re already in pelvic floor therapy and looking for additional support, acupuncture may be the complementary piece that helps your body heal more sustainably.
At Root to Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health, we offer pelvic floor physical therapy and acupuncture in a supportive, calming environment — helping patients throughout Southern Maine feel stronger, more connected, and more at home in their bodies.
Ready to explore a holistic plan for customized for you? We’d love to support you.