Originally published on November 4, 2021 by Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness, now part of the Bravella Health network. Original author: Chana Ross.
Have you ever wondered what may cause pelvic floor dysfunction??
Well, here are FIVE causes of pelvic floor dysfunction – and ALL of them are treatable!!
🌺Muscular Imbalances:
Muscles which are too tight, weak or strong relative to the other muscles in their group or complex contribute to dysfunction. Let’s strengthen those weak muscles and lengthen those tighter ones![1]
🌺Pressure challenges:
An inability to manage your internal pressure system- Think breath holding, pushing hard to move your bowels, inability to maintain your abdominal control during exercises Learn to manage your pressure system[2]
🌺Postural Imbalance:
Tendencies to choose one posture for everything, not changing your posture throughout the day and with different activities… posture can both put pressure on the pelvic floor and lead to muscular imbalance. Learn what your optimal positioning is for your daily tasks[3]
🌺Lack of Awareness:
Ad disconnect from where your body is in space and what sensations you experiencing in your body to “just keep going” can result in pelvic floor dysfunction. Learn how to reconnect so you can listen when your body whispers![4]
🌺Sleep:
Your body heals and restores during sleep. Let’s get you sleeping so that you can change the world![5]
Ready to take charge of your pelvic health? Book an appointment now!
References
- Frawley H, Shelly B, Morin M, et al. An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for pelvic floor muscle assessment. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021;40(5):1217-1260. doi:10.1002/nau.24658
- Hodges PW, Sapsford R, Pengel LHM. Postural and respiratory functions of the pelvic floor muscles. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(3):362-371. doi:10.1002/nau.20232
- Sapsford RR, Richardson CA, Maher CF, Hodges PW. Pelvic floor muscle activity in different sitting postures in continent and incontinent women. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008;89(9):1741-1747. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2008.01.029
- Bump RC, Hurt WG, Fantl JA, Wyman JF. Assessment of Kegel pelvic muscle exercise performance after brief verbal instruction. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1991;165(2):322-327. doi:10.1016/0002-9378(91)90085-6
- Irwin MR. Why sleep is important for health: a psychoneuroimmunology perspective. Annu Rev Psychol. 2015;66:143-172. doi:10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115205
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