Pelvic floors deserve attention too!
Despite how far we’ve come with understanding our bodies and taking care of our health, women’s pelvic health is still often surrounded by secrecy and sensitivity. Sometimes so much that women can be unaware of pelvic physiotherapy treatments available to them, and suffer in silence.
Let’s talk!
Ever experience urine leakage with exercise or laughter, urinary urgency, or painful intercourse? Whether it is a minor annoyance or a serious cause of pain, you’re not alone. One out of four women will experience a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime. Every one of these challenges deserve discussion and action- which is why we are so passionate about pelvic health rehabilitation.
What conditions respond well to pelvic floor physio
- Pelvic Pain
- Diastasis recti
- Birth preparation
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Postpartum recovery
- Urgency and frequency of urination
- Stress incontinence (urine leakage with laughing, coughing, or exercise).
What is Pelvic Health Physio?
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, Dee is specially trained to rehabilitate the pelvic floor muscles. She helps to increase mobility and strength and reduce pain with manual techniques, gentle stretches and exercise. But before any of that she performs an assessment of the muscles, joints and connective tissue of the pelvis, hips and low back. From there, treatment and advice is 100% tailored to fit you, your body and your life.
Women and the Pregnancy Factor
While pelvic rehabilitation can be for anyone, pregnancy and postpartum tend to be when bigger pelvic problems arise; along with women during post-menopausal changes. This is a difficult time considering the changes your body is experiencing. Wondering when to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist? We recommend after 6 weeks post-partum, unless your doctor clears you earlier to start physio; or anytime you are experiencing pain or issues with your pelvic floor give us a call!
But I do Kegels, I’m fine!
Actually, sometimes kegels are not always the best exercise for pelvic floor problems. Often women think their leaks are due to weak pelvic floor muscles. The truth? A large portion of women’s leakage or urinary urgency is due to overactive pelvic floor muscles!
Another kegel issue is that many people perform the contraction incorrectly. A proper “kegel” is an isolated contraction, but often people do too much and contract their abs, glutes and thigh muscles, which all increase intra-abdominal pressure.
Wherever you are in your journey for better pelvic health, we are here to help you feel empowered in your body and enjoy the life you love. As a woman you deserve it.
