The pelvic floor is a collection of connective tissues and muscles situated at the base of the pelvis. It extends from the pubic bone at the front to the tailbone at the back, and it is situated between the sitting bones.
It provides support for the pelvic organs, like the bladder, bowels (great intestine and rectum), urethra, and, in women, the uterus and vagina.
➔ Understanding Pelvic Floor Pain & Tightness
Most people face pelvic floor issues like weakness and incontinence, and tightness (also called hypertonicity) is constantly growing, often misdiagnosed as a weak pelvic floor. Tight pelvic floors may cause:
● Pelvic or tailbone pain stabilized by stiffness
● Difficulty relaxing or “dropping” during intercourse
● Painful sex, difficulty achieving orgasm
● Incomplete bowel or bladder emptying, constipation.
● Heavy or full sensations in the pelvis, low back, or hip pain
● Inability to perform Kegel exercises (also known as pelvic floor exercises) or improper technique
Pulled-in posture, prolonged sitting or lack of activity, childbirth changes, scar tissue, or reactive spasm from hip or lumbar dysfunction are common triggers for pelvic floor pain.
Athletes and desk workers are particularly susceptible to this pattern.
Do you know 96% of 100 women with back pain, 96% were diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction?
➔ Why Shoulder Pain Often Persists Despite Therapy?
Shoulder pain — whether rotator cuff irritation, frozen shoulder or postural strain affects up to one in five adults in North India and potentially up to 70% of us at some point in life.
Despite focused rehab, many patients fail to improve due to compensatory patterns in the thoracic spine or rib cage.
Since the shoulder and neck rely on stable motion above and below, restrictions in spinal segments can trap shoulder function and prolong pain.
➔ How Chiropractic Fixes Both Pelvic Floor Pain & Tightness and Shoulder Pain?
Chiropractic care can fix both pelvic floor pain & tightness and shoulder pain by focusing on nervous system function and proper spinal alignment.
Misalignment in the spine can disturb neurological connections, which leads to pain and dysfunction of the pelvic floor and shoulder muscles.
Chiropractic adjustments, along with other therapies, can restore correct spinal alignment, improve neural function, and lower pain in these areas.
For pelvic floor issues, chiropractic adjustments help by:
● Adjusting the spine and pelvis to improve neural communication.
● Reducing pelvic muscle pressure and enhancing muscle control.
● Improving blood flow for faster healing.
● Supporting a customized care plan that includes pelvic floor exercises.
For shoulder pain, chiropractors:
● Enhance spinal alignment to correct nerve signals of the shoulders.
● Enhance joint mobility and its range of movement.
● Correct muscle malfunctions that contribute to pain and tightness.
Chiropractic care handles the root causes rather than just symptoms, to improve overall body mechanics and promote long-term relief.
A Chiropractor encourages you to learn about new ways to position your body at the desk, when you’re standing or moving, and when you’re in bed.
➔ Real-World Patient Cases
Case 1: Young Male with Pelvic Nerve Compression via Chiropractor Intervention
A 25-year-old man experienced chronic pelvic floor pain & tightness and dysfunction—including penile tingling, urinary urgency, rectal pain, and low back discomfort—for nearly a year.
After traditional medical routes failed, a chiropractor identified an issue at the L5–S1 disc causing nerve compression.
Following McKenzie protocol and manual adjustments, he experienced instant relief from pain and regained pelvic control.
When spinal and pelvic alignment improved, pelvic floor function significantly recovered.
Case 2: Alignment Improvement & Pelvic Floor Restoration
A patient in New Delhi shared that after chiropractic care to realign the spine, hips, and neck, correcting over 160° of misalignment, they saw a ~40° improvement in pelvic function. She stated–
“I’ve regained feeling in the pelvic floor… I no longer experience severe muscle spasms… I no longer experience emergency trips to the bathroom…”
These cases show how correcting spinal alignment can effectively reduce pelvic floor pain & tightness symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I just do Kegels, and it will fix tightness?
A: No—if the pelvic floor is hypertonic, Kegel exercises can worsen symptoms. Hence, proper assessment is very important in such cases.
Kegel exercises are helpful to improve the pelvic floor muscles. If your tightness is due to overactive pelvic floor muscles, you can try stretching and relaxation exercises, as they are more suitable for you.
Consulting an experienced health professional will help you determine the right approach for your specific situation.
Q2: Which is better, a chiropractor or a physiotherapist?
A: Both physiotherapists and chiropractors can help, but it depends on the problem and person. As both of them have different skill sets, unique tools, processes, and techniques to help relieve pain, injury rehab, spinal alignment, and adjustment.
See a physiotherapist if the pain is caused by muscle weakness or poor movement habits – they will help you improve posture and strengthen muscles.
Try visiting a chiropractor if your pain is from a spinal misalignment, slipped disc, or pinched nerve. They focus on aligning your spine and relieving pressure.
Q3: Does shoulder pain improve with direct chiropractic only?
A: Not always. While chiropractic adjustments can relieve joint limitations and nerve tension in the shoulder, long-term improvement often requires a combination of treatments. It can help, but the best results are seen when it’s combined with posture correction, soft‑tissue release, and exercise.
Q4: Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy or for chronic pelvic pain?
A: Yes—when performed by licensed practitioners, techniques used at Care n Cure are low‑force, and both research and safety data support their use for pregnancy‑related pelvic symptoms.
Q5: How soon can I expect a change?
A: Many patients report pain easing within 1–3 sessions, but deeper balance and reprogramming can take 6–12 weeks, depending on chronicity and lifestyle factors.
Final Words –
Pelvic floor pain & tightness and shoulder tension might sound different, but your body tells a different story – it’s all connected deeply in structure. Gentle chiropractic care doesn’t just manage pain; it identifies the root cause through alignment, nerve health, and movement balance.
It doesn’t matter if you’re struggling with daily discomfort or complex chronic symptoms, chiropractic offers a proven, non-invasive path to lasting relief.
At Care n Cure, we’re here to help you stand taller, move better, and feel truly aligned inside and out.
