Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Back Surgery?
Urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence, is something many people feel embarrassed to talk about—especially when it happens after back surgery. But problems with bladder control after a lumbar laminectomy are more common than most people realize. Even though the exact type of urinary problem varies from person to person, changes in bladder function after spine surgery are […]
After TURP Surgery: Why Urinary Leaks Happen and How PFPT Can Help
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that for most men, leaking improves over time, and pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help speed recovery. […]
When Hip Tightness Creates Bladder Symptoms: The Surprising Role of the Obturator Internus
Most of us never think about the tiny muscles hidden deep inside our hips and pelvis. But sometimes, one of these muscles can cause surprising problems. One of the most important of these deep muscles is called the obturator internus. Even though most people have never heard of it, this muscle can create both hip […]
Lichen Sclerosus and the Pelvic Floor
Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the anogenital skin (most commonly the vulva in women) that can lead to symptoms such as itch (pruritus), pain (especially vulvar burning or tearing), dyspareunia (pain with sexual activity), and sexual dysfunction. Typical clinical appearance includes pale or white “parchment-like” skin, thinning/thickening, scarring, loss of normal vulvar architecture (for example […]
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent Prolapse Repair Failure
Undergoing surgery to repair a pelvic organ prolapse — such as a cystocele (bladder prolapse) or rectocele (rectal prolapse) — can be life-changing. Many women experience relief from pressure, bulging, and discomfort, and can return to activities that once felt impossible. But what happens after surgery is just as important as the surgery itself. Which […]
Surgery for Bladder Prolapse: what you need to know
If you’ve been told you have a cystocele (also called a bladder prolapse), you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common types of pelvic organ prolapse. Cystocele repair surgery can make a big difference in comfort and quality of life, but like any surgery, it’s natural to wonder: How successful is it? Let’s […]