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Cesarean Section Early Recovery Exerciseshttps://feminapt.com/blog/cesarean-section-early-recovery-exercises

25 April 2018 a day while you are still moving less than usual. Tummy Massage to Reduce Gas and Increase Motility Many experience constipation after birth and cesarean section due to pain medications and general trauma to the area. A tummy massage will stimulate...

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• Author: Staff
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy after Cesarean Sectionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-after-cesarean-section

29 April 2018 touch or see Feeling “flabby” in the abdominal muscles Urinary problems (frequency, urgency, leakage) Bowel problems (constipation, pain with bowel movements) Low back pain Pelvic pain Hip pain Poor posture Weakness of the core muscles Pain with sex A...

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What Your Bowel Movements Say About Your Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-your-bowel-movements-say-about-your-health-2

23 April 2019 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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Management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause | Non-Hormonal Treatments for GSMhttps://feminapt.com/blog/management-of-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-non-hormonal-treatments-for-gsm

18 December 2019 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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Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia and how Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Helphttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/abdominal-phrenic-dysynergia

22 January 2020 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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• Author: Staff
• Category: Diagnoses

September is Healthy Aging Month | Menopause and How it Affects Your Genitalshttps://feminapt.com/blog/september-is-healthy-aging-month-menopause-and-how-it-affects-your-genitals

09 September 2020 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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• Author: Staff
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Well and Good | Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegelshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-don-t-always-benefit-from-kegels

10 January 2022 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

Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 4https://feminapt.com/blog/incontinence-during-pregnancy-postpartum-recovery-series-pt-4

27 January 2022 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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• Author: Staff
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Well and Good | Waking Up To Pee at Night? Here’s What a Urologist Wants You To Knowhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-good-waking-up-to-pee-at-night-here-s-what-a-urologist-wants-you-to-know

09 February 2022 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

Resetting Your (Pelvic) Health Goals in 2022 https://feminapt.com/blog/resetting-your-pelvic-health-goals-in-2022

15 February 2022 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, CLT, CSCS
• Category: Blog