Pelvic PT for Runners: Stay Dry, Strong, and Injury-Free

You lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and a mile in—you’re already thinking about the nearest bathroom or feeling that familiar hip twinge. Running is supposed to be your release, not another source of stress.

Here’s the truth: your pelvic floor plays a bigger role in your running than you think. And if it’s weak, overworked, or out of sync with the rest of your core, your body lets you know—through leaks, pain, or injuries that just won’t go away.

The good news? At Body Works Women’s Health & Wellness, we help runners of all ages and stages stay strong, dry, and injury-free with specialized pelvic physical therapy.

Why Runners Struggle with Pelvic Floor Issues

Running is high impact. Every time your foot hits the ground, your pelvic floor absorbs the force. Over time—or especially after pregnancy and childbirth—that pressure can lead to:

• Urinary leaking during runs (or just a single sneeze mid-stride)

• Pelvic heaviness or pressure that makes you feel like something is “falling out”

• Hip, back, or knee pain from poor core and pelvic stability

• Recurring injuries that don’t improve with stretching or rest

These issues aren’t just inconvenient—they’re your body’s way of asking for better support.

How Pelvic Physical Therapy Helps Runners

At our Greer SC physical therapy clinic, we look at more than just your legs. We evaluate your whole system—core, hips, spine, and pelvic floor—because they all work together when you run.

Here’s what pelvic PT can do for you:

1. Improve Core and Pelvic Floor Strength

We teach you how to activate the deep muscles that stabilize your pelvis, so your body can handle impact without leaking or pain.

2. Optimize Breathing Patterns

Breath and pelvic floor movement go hand-in-hand. If you’re breath-holding or not coordinating well, we retrain your system for more efficiency and less strain.

3. Address Muscle Imbalances

Tight hip flexors, weak glutes, or scar tissue from childbirth can all affect how your body moves. Through manual therapy and tailored exercises, we restore balance.

4. Build a Return-to-Run Plan

Whether you’re postpartum or coming off an injury, we’ll guide you step by step so you can run with confidence again.

When to Seek Help

If you’re experiencing:

• Leaking with runs, jumps, or sneezes

• A heavy, dragging feeling in your pelvis

• Back, hip, or knee pain that keeps coming back

• Fear of running because of symptoms

…it’s time to check in with a pelvic health physical therapist in Greer, South Carolina.

Running Should Feel Empowering—Not Embarrassing

At Body Works Women’s Health & Wellness, we believe every woman deserves to move without limits. Running should be freeing—not something you give up because of symptoms no one warned you about.

Ready to run strong and leak-free?
Schedule your visit with one of our physical therapists today and discover how pelvic PT can help you stay strong, confident, and injury-free for miles ahead.