Learn About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy as Treatment for Levator Ani Avulsion The pelvic floor is a group of muscles positioned like a hammock along our saddle region. The group of muscles attach from our pubic bone on the inside and then to our lateral walls with a bundle of collagen fibers called the levator […]
What’s the Connection Bewteen Eating Disorders and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Read on for some answers. Eating disorders are unfortunately common, with at least 9% of people worldwide suffering from an eating disorder. This translates to 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. There are different types of eating disorders (ED) including […]
First some facts about pelvic floor dysfunction: Nearly one in two women experience painful sex. One in three women suffers from urinary incontinence. 40% of all women and 50% of childbearing women have pelvic organ prolapse. Because I’m a fan of scientific data, this isn’t the first time you’ve seen the truth by the numbers […]
Are There Non-Surgical Treatments for Pelvic Organ Prolapse? That constant heavy feeling in your pelvic area. That embarrassing urine leakage. That bulge ‘down there’. It took a while, but you found the courage to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. (Good for you!) Now you know your condition has a name – pelvic organ […]
What are Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence? What is the biggest risk factor for both conditions? And how can you tell if you have them? Not sure? You’re not alone. In fact, one research study found women actually know more about erectile dysfunction than they do about pelvic organ prolapse! While pharmaceutical company advertising […]
During this time of “safer at home” orders, we have been having to find more creative ways to move at home. If you are someone that experiences urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse you may not be going out now to see a pelvic health physical therapist to guide you through a routine. In this […]
Learn All About Pelvic Organ Prolapse and the Role of Yoga in Recovery Yoga can help manage pelvic organ prolapse, but there are also some poses, movements and breathing methods that could make the condition worse. What is a Pelvic Organ Prolapse? “Prolapse” refers to a descending or drooping of organs. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) […]
Do You Know the Difference Between Rectal Prolapse and Hemorrhoids? We continue Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month by talking about Rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids, two conditions that are commonly mistaken for one another. Rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids can both cause irritation, discomfort, and pain in the anal region. However the causes and treatment can be […]
Learn All About Body Mechanics and Posture for Prolapse Do you feel a bulge or feel like you are sitting on a ball in the pelvic area? What should you do? Don’t freak out, there is help for you! Here are some things to get you started: See your gynecologist Not all prolapses are the […]
What Are the Benefits of Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Pelvic Floor Therapy? Read on to find out. It’s Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awarenesss Month. Today we talk about something that’s often not talked about and lay out ways prolapse can be avoided and treated with proper pelvic floor physical therapy. What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? […]
