Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Pelvic Pain in non pregnant, during pregnancy and after labour, Urine Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse), Vaginismus, Chronic Constipation.
Pelvic health problems are very common, however most patients suffer silently. Nowadays, there is research based treatment for most pelvic health concerns. By having physiotherapists who have acquired appropriate training and experience, PhysioCare Physiotherapy is able to help patients that suffer such difficulties and improve their quality of life.
Who is at risk with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
- Are pregnant or have recently given birth.
- Have had multiple births, instrumental births or large infants.
- Have had gynaecological surgery such as Cesarean Sections or Hysterectomy.
- Have reached menopause and Experience chronic back pain.
- Experience chronic constipation and Are obese or overweight.
- Have a history of pelvic trauma.
Seek professional help (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) when you experience one or multiple of the following:
- Difficulty with emptying bladder or bowel.
- Accidently leaking urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing, or exercising.
- Difficulty being able to control the bladder until reaching the squatting position when urinating.
- Constantly feeling the need to urinate.
- Prolapse, a bulge in the vagina, feeling heaviness, discomfort, pulling, dragging or dropping.
- Pain in the pelvic region and pain with sexual intercourse.
The benefit of pelvic floor muscle exercises include:
- Improves bladder and bowel control.
- Improves recovery after surgery.
- Improves recovery after giving birth.
- Improves sexual sensation and orgasmic potential.
- Reduces the risk of prolapse.
Why Is Your Pelvic Floor Important?
The pelvic floor can be affected by things like stress, injury, pain and childbirth. By having increased muscle tension (hypertonicity) and decreased muscle tension (hypotonicity) and/or weakness and/or poor muscle coordination. With the challenges continuing, the higher your chances become of developing pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and pelvic girdle pain.
What Are the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
How to improve Your Pelvic Floor Right Now
Find a comfortable position for yourself, whether sitting, laying down, or finding a child’s position.
Breathing in deeply, focus on filling your lungs completely and allow your belly to expand. Notice the slight movement in the pelvic floor muscles.
Exhale. When your belly returns to its natural position, feel your pelvic floor muscles lifting or contracting slightly.
Repeat step 1-3 for a total of 10 times
To help you reconnect to your pelvis and decrease the habitual tension that occurs throughout the day, do this exercise five times per day.