A Different Approach for Urinary Issues, Constipation & Pelvic Pain in NYC
A Different Approach for Urinary Issues, Constipation & Pelvic Pain
If your pelvic floor symptoms haven’t improved with traditional therapy,
the missing piece may be how your body coordinates breathing, pressure, and movement.
👉 Book a Pelvic Floor Evaluation
What is DNS and Why It Matters for Pelvic Floor
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is a rehabilitation approach that focuses on how your body naturally coordinates breathing and core stability.
Instead of treating the pelvic floor in isolation, DNS helps restore how the diaphragm, core, and pelvic floor work together.
This coordination is essential for resolving many pelvic floor symptoms.
Want to learn more about DNS?
Read our full guide here → [Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) – Developed by the Prague School of Rehabilitation]
Symptoms We Commonly See
- Urinary urgency or frequent urination
- Constipation or difficulty with bowel movements
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Pain with intercourse
- Feeling tight but weak in the pelvic floor
- Low back or hip pain related to core dysfunction
Learn more about pelvic health/floor issues here → [Pelvic Health (Pelvic Floor)]
Why These Symptoms Happen (DNS Perspective)
From a DNS perspective, pelvic floor symptoms often come from:
1. Poor Pressure Regulation
When breathing and core coordination are off, pressure is not properly managed.
This can lead to:
- Urinary urgency
- Pelvic pressure
- Constipation
2. Loss of Coordination
The pelvic floor may not properly synchronize with the diaphragm.
This can feel like:
- Tight but weak
- Hard to relax
- Symptoms during movement or exercise
3. Compensation Patterns
The body adapts using inefficient strategies involving posture and movement.
Leading to:
- Recurring symptoms
- Low back or hip pain
How DNS Helps Treat Pelvic Floor Symptoms
Instead of focusing only on strengthening or relaxing the pelvic floor,
DNS retrains the entire system!
1. Urinary Urgency / Frequency
- Restore breathing coordination
- Reduce unnecessary tension
- Improve pressure control
2. Constipation
- Train proper pressure generation
- Improve abdominal–pelvic coordination
3. Pelvic Pain / Dyspareunia
- Reduce overactive muscle guarding
- Improve relaxation and control
4. “Tight but Weak”
- Retrain timing and coordination
- Not just strength, but function
What Pelvic Floor Treatment Looks Like at FuncPhysio
At FuncPhysio, treatment is not one single technique;
Instead, it’s a combination of approaches tailored to your symptoms and how your body moves.
Sessions may include:
- Hands-on manual therapy, including abdominal, pelvic, and scar tissue work,
combined with soft tissue release and visceral manipulation to restore tissue and fascial mobility, improve elasticity, and address internal restrictions - DNS-based breathing retraining (using developmental positions)
- Core and movement re-education to improve coordination
- Real-time feedback (such as ultrasound when appropriate)
Each session is designed to integrate these elements to restore how your body functions as a whole—not just treat isolated symptoms.
This Approach is Ideal If You:
- Have tried pelvic floor therapy but still have symptoms
- Feel confused about whether to strengthen or relax
- Notice symptoms change with stress or movement
- Want a more integrated, movement-based approach
FAQ
1. Is the DNS approach the same as traditional pelvic floor therapy?
No. Traditional pelvic floor therapy is still very important and often serves as a strong foundation.
However, many patients find that their symptoms return over time. From a DNS perspective, this is often because the issue is not only the pelvic floor itself, but how the entire body coordinates breathing, pressure, and movement.
DNS is a whole-body approach that improves how the pelvic floor functions within the core system, aiming for more lasting results.
2. Do you still use traditional pelvic floor techniques?
Yes. When appropriate, we incorporate traditional pelvic floor treatments, including internal assessment and targeted pelvic floor muscle training.
Rather than replacing these techniques, DNS helps integrate them into a more comprehensive, whole-body approach—so the pelvic floor can function more effectively within your overall movement system.
3. Do I still need pelvic floor exercises?
Sometimes. We guide you step by step based on your specific condition.
Pelvic floor exercises can be helpful, but they need to be coordinated with breathing and pressure—not performed in isolation.
As you progress, treatment may also include more loading and strength-based training to improve your overall capacity, helping your body better handle daily activities and exercise.
Ready to Address the Root Cause?
👉 Schedule a Pelvic Floor Evaluation
About the Author
This article was written by Dr. Rowan Huang, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, a licensed physical therapist in New York City.
Dr. Rowan has completed Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training levels A–C and specializes in integrating DNS with pelvic floor therapy and movement-based rehabilitation.
Her approach focuses on treating the body as a whole, combining different clinical methods to provide individualized, effective care.
Learn more about Dr. Rowan Huang and her clinical approach at:
https://funcphysio.com/dr-rowan-huang-yu-ting-huang/
