Non-surgical approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse
When you look at how to manage prolapse, one of the first things that you may hear from your doctor or find on the internet is surgery. But what if I told you that doesn’t need to be the first…
Constipation and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Chronic constipation and frequent straining to have a bowel movement is a common complaint that goes hand in hand with pelvic organ prolapse. The constant straining and poor bowel habits can contribute to a prolapse. And a prolapse can cause…
What is Intra-abdominal pressure and how does it contribute to Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Increased intra-abdominal pressure is a large contributor to pelvic organ prolapse and to worsening symptoms. When you see a pelvic floor physical therapist for pelvic organ prolapse, one of the first things we will look at is how well you…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse part 1: What it is and how it presents
Pelvic organ prolapse is where the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and fascial tissues are not able to provide the support to your pelvic organs. These pelvic organs include your bladder, uterus, and rectum. The pelvic floor muscles act like a…
Lichen Sclerosus (Like in Skler O Sus): What?
Itching “down there” is a common complaint but one that we shouldn't ignore. When we talk to our patients about itching, many have been treated for recurrent yeast infections for years but continue to have itching. This is always a…
Urinary tract Infections and the pelvic floor.
In Pelvic Floor Physical therapy, as we look over our patients’ intake paperwork, one thing that is often mentioned is a history of urinary tract infections (UTI). This can often be a part of their history that is overlooked. Let's…
Back pain and pelvic dysfunction: piecing together the puzzle of pain.
When someone comes into physical therapy for back pain, we as physical therapists need to think beyond just back pain. Often, a patient will come in and say that they had" failed PT" or that "PT didn’t help". I wonder…
The Diaphragm & Pelvic Floor Muscles: the key to core stability
The pelvic floor and the diaphragm work together like a piston. When we breathe in, the diaphragm moves down and out, and the abdominal wall and the pelvic floor eccentrically lengthens. When we breathe out, the opposite occurs. When these…
Stress Incontinence and Metabolic Syndrome: what you need to know.
There is a strong correlation between stress urinary incontinence and metabolic syndrome. In a previous blog, we looked at a research articles examining the relationship between bladder function and metabolic health. In this blog, we want to discuss what that…
Bladder leakage and Blood Pressure: an important connection for heart health.
Did you know that high blood pressure and urinary incontinence (leaking urine) are related? New research has been published about the connection between high blood pressure (hypertension) and urinary incontinence. In honor of National Hearth Health Awareness month, we wanted…
