Vaginismus is a condition in which the muscles of the pelvic floor involuntarily tighten, making penetration or pelvic exams painful or difficult. While this condition can be frustrating and isolating, pelvic floor therapy provides effective treatment to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. At Rehab Strong Physical Therapy, located within UNITY Chiropractic Wellness near Grand Central in Midtown East, Manhattan, Dr. Michelle Quimosing-Cruz specializes in pelvic floor therapy for vaginismus, offering compassionate, individualized care for women.
What is Vaginismus?
Vaginismus occurs when the pelvic floor muscles around the vagina contract involuntarily, often causing pain, burning, or tightness during intercourse, gynecological exams, or insertion of tampons. The condition may be triggered by physical factors, past trauma, surgery, or anxiety. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common underlying cause, and targeted therapy can help patients regain control and comfort.
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps Vaginismus
Dr. Quimosing-Cruz uses a combination of internal and external pelvic floor therapy to address muscle tightness, improve flexibility, and retrain proper function. Therapy may include:
- Gentle Manual Therapy: Internal techniques to release tight pelvic floor muscles and reduce spasms.
- Stretching and Relaxation Exercises: Strategies to improve muscle flexibility and promote relaxation.
- Education and Self-Care Guidance: Instructions on exercises, breathing techniques, and daily habits to maintain pelvic health.
- Desensitization and Graded Exposure: Gradual, guided exercises to reduce fear or pain associated with penetration.
Who Can Benefit?
Pelvic floor therapy for vaginismus is effective for women experiencing:
- Pain during intercourse or pelvic exams
- Tightness, burning, or pressure in the pelvic floor
- Difficulty inserting tampons or undergoing gynecological procedures
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
Therapy is tailored to each patient’s unique needs, helping women regain comfort, confidence, and control over their pelvic health.
Why Choose Rehab Strong Physical Therapy?
Conveniently located near Grand Central, Midtown East, and Bryant Park, our clinic offers private treatment rooms for comfort and discretion. Under Dr. Michelle Quimosing-Cruz’s guidance, patients receive individualized care in a professional, supportive environment. Every session is designed to promote safe, effective healing while prioritizing patient comfort and privacy.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Vaginismus doesn’t have to interfere with intimacy or daily life. With pelvic floor therapy for vaginismus from Dr. Michelle Quimosing-Cruz at Rehab Strong Physical Therapy in UNITY Chiropractic Wellness, women can reduce pain, improve muscle control, and regain confidence in their pelvic health.
Schedule a consultation today to begin private, expert care near Grand Central, Midtown East, Manhattan, and start your journey toward lasting relief and improved pelvic function.