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2009). Smokers are also likely to have a chronic cough which can create more pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor. Constipation. As we’ve written about in the past, straining with bowel movements can damage the pelvic floor. Exercising, drinking...
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with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and prolapse have some trouble with their bowels - either constipation, straining, or diarrhea. These bowel-related issues can cause abdominal pain, painful bloating, rectal pain, and pelvic...
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can lead to leakage. Bowel Issues The research is inconclusive as to whether or not menopause directly causes or worsens constipation, diarrhea, and Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS). However it is clear that stress tension, and anxiety all affect bowel...
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with changes in diet nor exercise Distended belly that does not resolve with changes in diet nor exercise Abdominal pain Constipation Often presents with pelvic floor dyssynergia (read more about dyssynergia in my previous blog post) Constipation Pelvic...
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orthopedic dysfunction, vulvodynia, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and bowel issues including chronic constipation and IBS. An existing pelvic floor issue with some menopause sprinkled on top can contribute to aggravation of symptoms and...
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of a hypertonic pelvic floor include chronic pelvic pain, vulvar burning or itching, painful intercourse or orgasm, constipation or urinary urgency, and frequency with or without bladder pain—all of which could worsen with repeated Kegels. When...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Well and Good
pregnancy more load is placed on the pelvic floor muscles causing the pelvic floor muscles to become weaker.3 Also constipation, which is commonly seen in pregnancy, puts an additional load on the pelvic floor.4 Furthermore, the pelvic floor has...
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She adds that pelvic floor trauma incurred during birth can be a possible culprit. Another factor, Dr. Jeffcoat says, is constipation. Constipation can cause nighttime urination because built-up fecal matter in the colon can press on the bladder and...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Well and Good
our urine becomes darker and more concentrated which can exacerbate bladder pain or pelvic pain, and can contribute to constipation and straining due to hard or dry stools. Not getting enough fluids can also leave our skin, muscles, and joints thirsty...
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- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
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wall). Women with endometriosis have symptoms such as: chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, infertility, constipation, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, and more. Often endometriosis is treated through hormonal management...
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of men have pelvic-floor dysfunction. Unfortunately, for a range of reasons ranging from childbirth and menopause to constipation and chronic stress, many people have pelvic-floor muscles that don't operate optimally. Hypertonic pelvic floor Some people...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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are your next steps to developing a solid treatment. 3. Gastrointestinal Problems If you’re constantly dealing with constipation, or you can’t keep yourself from passing gas, these may also be symptoms of pelvic floor weakness. We've got lots of great...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Runner's World
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says that if you’re currently experiencing sexual pain, urinary urgency or frequency, bladder pain, urge incontinence, constipation, rectal pain or any pelvic pain, avoid kegels and check in with a PT first. Pelvic floor issues are very common, and PTs...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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most common symptoms of those with DIE include chronic pelvic pain (67.1%), dysmenorrhea (66.5%), dyspareunia (41.8%), constipation (32.4%), and painful urination (6.5%). Endometriosis, DIE & Sexuality With the high number of people experiencing...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Unlike other offices, your first visit to Femina Physical Therapy is a thorough 85 minute evaluation. Here's an outline of what to expect when it comes to pelvic floor therapy. The goal of this initial evaluation is to understand all the different...
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Meet Heather Jeffcoat, DPThttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-heather-jeffcoat
painful orgasm, anorgasmia (no orgasm), diminished orgasms, coccydynia (tailbone pain) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, etc. neck pain TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint or jaw pain) tension headaches low back pain hip pain shoulder...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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Meet Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCShttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-kasia
prostatitis, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), pubalgia (pubic bone pain), constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pelvic organ prolapse, coccydynia (tailbone pain), prenatal physical therapy (postural...
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- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
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What is Pelvic Physical Therapy How to prepare for your first pelvic physical therapy appointment How bladder pain, constipation, interstitial cystitis and tmj are connected to endometriosis How to determine whether you're getting results The evil...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Wholistic Endo Expert