Pelvic Floor Dry Needling
Restore core strength, stability, and function through expert pelvic floor therapy tailored to your body's unique needs.
What is it?
Pelvic floor dry needling targets tight trigger points within the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles (like obturator internus, glutes, hip rotators) that often cause chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, urinary urgency, and tension. Using ultra‑fine sterile needles, this therapy elicits a twitch response that releases deep muscle knots and restores balanced resting tone. Clients often experience rapid relief, improved bladder/bowel control, reduced referred pain, and enhanced pelvic muscle coordination. A precise intervention for stubborn pelvic dysfunction when manual therapy alone isn’t enough.
Common Causes of Pelvic Floor Symptoms
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Works
Pelvic floor symptoms can develop for many reasons. Here are some of the most common.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Horse riding—especially faster gaits like canter and gallop—can create repetitive pressure on the perineal region that irritates the pudendal nerve, sometimes leading to chronic pelvic pain or pudendal neuralgia in susceptible riders. These frequently manifest as hip and lower back pain thus why its never spotted as it can misdiagnosed leading to the above symptoms as well as hip and lower back pain never going away.
Horse Riding
Horse riding—especially faster gaits like canter and gallop—can create repetitive pressure on the perineal region that irritates the pudendal nerve, sometimes leading to chronic pelvic pain or pudendal neuralgia in susceptible riders. These frequently manifest as hip and lower back pain thus why its never spotted as it can misdiagnosed leading to the above symptoms as well as hip and lower back pain never going away.
CrossFit
Nearly half of female CrossFit athletes—around 44–45 %—experience urinary incontinence, chiefly stress urinary incontinence triggered by high-impact movements like jumping, skipping,frontsquats and deadlifting that spike intra‑abdominal pressure and overwhelm pelvic floor support. These repetitive, intense workouts exacerbate existing pelvic floor vulnerabilities by challenging the urethral closure mechanism during exertion.
Common Conditions Treated
Pelvic Floor Treatment is especially helpful for:
Postnatal core weakness or tension
Urinary urgency or incontinence
Prolapse symptoms or heaviness
Discomfort during movement or intimacy
Ongoing pelvic pain or instability
It can also support athletic recovery, reduce stress, and enhance your connection to your body.
Why We Use This Approach
At AcuDublin, pelvic floor care should be a proactive priority — not something overlooked after childbirth or dismissed as “normal.” This treatment offers a supportive, targeted way to take control of your symptoms, helping you reclaim comfort, confidence, and the freedom to live life without limits.
What People Often Notice
Clients commonly report:
Less heaviness, pain, or tension in the pelvic area
Better bladder control and confidence
More stability through the core and hips
A greater sense of connection to their own body
Take the first step toward feeling stronger and more supported in your body.
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