Pelvic Floor Dysfunction/Prolapse
What is a pelvic floor dysfunction:
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control and/or relax the muscles in the pelvic floor. This may result in issues with bowel movement, urinary issues, lower back pain and more.
The pelvic floor muscles form a basket which helps support and lift the organs in the pelvis; bladder, uterus, rectum. As the pelvic floor weakens, the position of these organs changes creating functional issues.
So what causes a pelvic floor dysfunction?
- Pregnancy/ Vaginal childbirth.
- Obesity.
- Straining from chronic constipation or excessive coughing.
- Pelvic surgery.
- Nerve damage.
- Injury to the pelvic area.
What are the signs to look out for?
- Leaks; leaking urine when coughing, jumping, sneezing, laughing or running.
- Increased urgency when you need to urinate and being unable to reach the toilet in time.
- Issues with bowel movement either relaxing or holding.
- Passing wind from either the anus/vagina when bending over, coughing or lifting.
- Reduced/ altered sensation in the vagina.
- Pain on intercourse or discomfort using tampons.
- Prolapse: A distinct bulge at the vaginal opening.
- Lower back pain.
- Pain in the pelvic region or coccyx area.
How Can We Help?
At The Backbone Osteopathy Clinic
Our approach would focus on:
- Improving your posture, spinal mobility and spinal/pelvic alignment to create more balance within your body.
- Strengthening exercises, muscle reactivation and a home practice to help you strengthen the weak areas and improve muscle tone.
- Increased self-awareness and improved proprioception to give you long term results that lasts.
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