How We Treat Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Without Internal Exams

You don’t need an internal exam to start healing your pelvic floor.

Let’s Clear This Up

If you’ve been avoiding pelvic floor therapy because you’re uncomfortable with the idea of an internal exam — you’re not alone.

And here’s the good news:👉 You can absolutely address pelvic floor dysfunction without any internal work.

At Chippewa Valley Movement, we specialize in external, movement-based pelvic floor treatment that’s just as effective — and often more empowering — than traditional methods.

Why Internal Exams Aren’t Always Necessary

Internal pelvic exams can give insight into strength, tone, or prolapse. But they don’t show you how your pelvic floor works in real life — like during breathing, lifting, walking, or training.

Our approach doesn’t rely on lying down and isolating a single muscle group. Instead, we look at how your pelvic floor coordinates with your breath, core, and movement. That’s where real progress happens.

What We Do Instead: Our External, Whole-Body Approach

At Chippewa Valley Movement, pelvic floor rehab means more than just the pelvic floor. We assess your posture, core control, breathing patterns, and functional movement to get a full picture of what’s going on.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

✅ 1. Breathing & Intra-Abdominal Pressure Control

We teach you how to breathe properly to restore coordination between your diaphragm and pelvic floor.

👉 This is a game-changer for stress incontinence, pelvic heaviness, and tension-related symptoms.

✅ 2. Core & Hip Integration

Weakness or imbalance in the core, glutes, or deep stabilizers often leads to pelvic floor compensation. We train those systems together using DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) principles.

✅ 3. Functional Movement Rehab

Instead of lying on a table doing Kegels, you’ll be training real-life patterns:

• Squatting

• Lifting

• Carrying

• Rotational movements. All while learning how to manage pressure and protect your pelvic floor.

✅ 4. Education & Self-Awareness

We empower you to understand what’s actually happening in your body — no guesswork, no fluff. You’ll leave every session with a clear understanding of what to do and why it matters.

Who Is This Approach For?

Our external pelvic floor treatment is perfect for:

• Postpartum moms who want to return to exercise confidently

• Women with stress incontinence or leakage

• People dealing with pelvic tension or pain during activity

• Anyone uncomfortable with internal pelvic floor work

• Athletes or active adults seeking long-term solutions

No Invasiveness. No Embarrassment. Just Real Results.

Pelvic floor rehab doesn’t have to be awkward, invasive, or uncomfortable. At Chippewa Valley Movement, we meet you where you are — and build a plan that helps you move better, feel stronger, and take control of your body.

👉 Click here to request a Free Discovery Visit. Let’s take the first step toward a stronger, more functional pelvic floor — without the pressure of internal exams.

Owner Dr. Abe Skaw DC