Diastasis rectus abdominals (DRA) is a common condition many postpartum women are familiar with. If you haven’t been pregnant you may not even know what this condition is. But did you know you can get diastasis rectus abdominus without ever being pregnant? There are other reasons someone, including men, might develop DRA.
The Truth About Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What is it and how can I heal it with pelvic floor physical therapy?
Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent downward of one or more of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, or rectum) into the vaginal canal. When you have pelvic organ prolapse you could experience a number of symptoms. Pelvic floor physical therapy can be tremendously helpful in managing your symptoms.
What is Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain is very common among women. Pelvic pain is pain in and around the pelvic area and can be sudden or chronic, or may even come and go at times. A pelvic floor physical therapist is the best type of physical therapist to see for this condition. They specialize in the muscles of the pelvic floor and will be able to help pinpoint muscular, postural, or movement dysfunctions that may be contributing to pelvic pain.
The Whole Body Is Connected: Why Physical Therapists Need To Treat The Whole Body And Not Just The Pelvic Floor
The connections in the body go much deeper than just the bones and muscles being connected together. Our thoughts, emotions, stress levels, habits, movement routines, and diet all tie into our body’s function. When the body is totally ramped up from stress, trauma, injury, poor diet, and/or sleep habits, it’s really difficult to get results. Your pelvic floor can be hypertoned. You can have increased pain. Increased leaking. Pelvic organ prolapse. Or any other symptoms.
Exercising with Diastasis Recti: Busting Myths
With the right technique, progression, form, and guidance, you can do ANY exercise with diastasis recti. It’s all a matter of starting slow, building a foundation, and working up to more challenging exercises. This is how you safely return to exercise with diastasis recti.
Who Needs Pelvic PT?
It can be confusing when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy. Often times it’s thought of as a therapy for women who have given birth. But this is NOT the case. Anyone can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy… even men! Read on to find out more about who can benefit from pelvic floor therapy.
Read moreYou don’t have to live with pain, leaking, or discomfort during sex
Many moms have fears and worries about returning to sex post-baby. Leaking, pain, and discomfort during sex don't have to be your experience. Seeking out pelvic floor therapy can help to eliminate the discomforts of sex.
Read moreKeeping Your Pants Dry During The Holidays
The added pressure that we put upon ourselves during the holidays can cause a serious uptick in pelvic floor symptoms. Have you ever noticed that your pelvic pain or leaking increases during the holidays or stressful situations? Why does worrying about making a holiday meal or ensuring everyone makes it to grandma’s on time cause pelvic pain or peeing your pants?