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Welcome to Pelvic Health Matters with Dr. Katrina Heath, DPT—a trusted space where we break the silence around pelvic floor health and empower you with expert knowledge, real solutions, and compassionate care. Dr. Heath, a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for women’s wellness, guides you through essential topics that affect daily life but are often overlooked—from bladder issues and postpartum recovery to pain management and core strength. Whether you’re navigating a specific concern or simply curious about your pelvic health, this series offers clarity, confidence, and support for every stage of life.
Ouch!! My back hurts!! If you’ve been struggling with low back pain that just won’t go away, it might be time to look deeper. Your pelvic floor could be the missing piece.
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is often thought of as a women’s problem but it can be more than just a problem that women face especially for those who have been diagnosed with low back pain. PFD is more than just a concern for bladder or bowel control—it’s often an overlooked contributor to chronic low back pain. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the base of your pelvis, responsible for supporting organs, controlling continence, and providing core stability. When these muscles become weak, tight, or uncoordinated, they can disrupt your musculoskeletal system causing chronic pain in the low back.
The pelvic floor muscles work in harmony with the diaphragm, deep abdominal muscles, and spinal stabilizers to support posture and movement. If the pelvic floor is not functioning properly, other muscles in the back and hips may overcompensate, leading to pain. Common signs of PFD include urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, constipation, or pain with sitting. However, even without these symptoms, PFD may still be present in those with chronic back pain that hasn’t responded to traditional therapies.
A pelvic floor physical therapist can assess muscle coordination, breathing patterns, postural awareness, and alignment to help with chronic low back pain. Treatment may include manual therapy and core retraining. Addressing the pelvic floor can significantly improve back pain and enhance overall function. If you are in need of a pelvic floor therapist in the Lake Norman area please contact Dr. Katrina Heath PT, DPT, PRPC, PCES, LPF-C. She will come to you!
If you struggle with these issues, know that help is available. Pelvic floor therapy can restore function and improve your quality of life.
Katrina Heath, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) LKNConnect’s newest expert contributor. With over 23 years of experience in pelvic health physical therapy, Dr. Heath has served patients across North Carolina, Michigan, and New Jersey. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her time at Atrium Health and Penn Medicine, where she helped launch a pediatric pelvic floor program. We’re excited for her to share expert insight and wellness tips with our Lake Norman community— Mondays on LKNConnect!
Dr. Katrina Heath – Mobile Physical Therapist
Contact Information
Phone: 704-412-2001
Email: [email protected]
