How Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Transform Your Fertility Journey
By Dr. Tanya Goodrich, DPT – Founder, Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy
🌱 The Missing Piece in Fertility Care
When you're trying to conceive, the spotlight often falls on hormones, diet, and lifestyle. But there’s a critical, often-overlooked player: your pelvis.
Pelvic physical therapy offers a science-backed, whole-body approach to fertility—supporting everything from embryo implantation to hormonal balance. Here’s how it works.
🔄 1. Boosts Blood Flow to Reproductive Organs
Your uterus and ovaries need good circulation to thrive—like a garden needs water.
Pelvic PT uses:
Gentle manual therapy
Tissue mobilization
Targeted stretches
These improve blood flow, enhancing:
Uterine lining quality
Ovarian function
Implantation conditions
🩺 Bonus: Many patients see improved endometrial thickness on ultrasound after PT.
😮💨 2. Releases Deeply Held Tension
Chronic pelvic tension can signal stress or past trauma—keeping your body in fight-or-flight mode.
Through:
Hands-on release techniques
Breathwork
Nervous system retraining
…we shift you into a calm, parasympathetic state—where hormonal balance and fertility thrive.
🧭 3. Aligns and Mobilizes Internal Structures
Fertility isn’t always about what’s “wrong”—sometimes it’s about restoring optimal positioning.
Pelvic PT can help with:
Retroverted uterus
Adhesions from endo or surgery
Pelvic misalignment
With gentle mobilization, we improve the function and mobility of your uterus, ovaries, and fascia—making it easier for your body to do what it was designed to do.
🧠 4. Supports Your Body’s Command Center
Your nervous system controls hormone production. Pelvic PT helps restore balance by:
Reducing cortisol
Improving sleep
Enhancing vagus nerve tone
Supporting reproductive hormone regulation
This nervous system reset promotes whole-body hormonal harmony.
🔥 5. Reduces Pain and Inflammation
Chronic pelvic pain and inflammation create a poor environment for conception.
We use:
Manual therapy
Mobility techniques
Natural pain relief strategies
…to reduce inflammation, improve tissue health, and create a healthier internal landscape for fertility.
💫 Why It Matters
Whether you're:
Just starting your TTC journey
Dealing with unexplained infertility
Preparing for IVF
Pelvic PT can help by:
Improving embryo transfer outcomes
Enhancing hormonal balance
Reducing stress and anxiety
Improving intimacy and body connection
Supporting overall quality of life
🧍♀️ Beyond Fertility: Whole-Person Healing
Patients often report side benefits like:
Better digestion
Less back or hip pain
Improved sleep
Enhanced emotional well-being
Because when we treat your pelvic health, we treat you as a whole person—not just your reproductive system.
🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re considering pelvic physical therapy, look for a provider with specific experience in fertility support. Not all pelvic PTs specialize in this area, so it’s important to ask about their approach and background.
Your fertility journey is personal, and your care should be tailored to your individual needs and goals.
