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Have Painful Periods? Many women experience temporary abdominal pain and cramps during their menstrual cycles, otherwise known as dysmenorrhea. Other common symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal bloating, and constipation or diarrhea can accompany period pain or discomfort, especially before and during the heavy days of the menstrual cycle. These are easily alleviated with over the …
5 Ways to Improve Bowel Health 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE BOWEL HEALTH Adapt a good toileting position. Sit forward with your knees higher than your hips. Use a squatty potty or rest your feet on books/ yoga blocks. Avoid straining. Work on relaxing your pelvic floor muscles while the pushing should come from your abdominal …
The Pelvic Floor And Bowel Function The pelvic floor is comprised of three layers of muscles that line the pelvic bowl, controlling sexual, urinary, and bowel function. They play an important role in your core strength and stability as well, working with the deep muscles of your abdomen, low back, and the diaphragm (respiration). At …
5 Yoga Stretches for the Pelvic Floor These simple yoga poses target the pelvic floor, the inner groin, and deep hip muscles that commonly contribute to pelvic pain and tightness. Have a few yoga blocks, a strap, bolster, or pillows handy to help make the stretches feel more comfortable and restorative. Seated/ Reclined Cobbler’s Pose …
Your Core and Pelvic Floor Function There are two components to “your core muscles.” You have your “inner core” layer which refers to a group of deep muscles that support and stabilize the trunk and pelvis. You can envision this as a closed canister, made up of the pelvic floor (bottom), diaphragm (top), transverse abdominis …
What is Diastasis Recti? What is Diastasis Recti? This is defined as a separation of the outermost muscle of your belly called the rectus abdominis. The muscles attach to connective tissue in the center of the belly called the linea alba. It commonly occurs during pregnancy as the uterus grows or with significant weight gain …
What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, with or without the urge to urinate. It can be as little as a few drops with coughing or sneezing or complete loss of urine. Being pregnant, having a vaginal delivery, taking certain medications, menopause, and engaging in high impact activities or sports …
The Benefits of “Pre-habbing” Your Pelvic Floor Muscles During Pregnancy Throughout each trimester of pregnancy, just as your body will undergo physical changes and increased strain in certain areas, such as the low back, so will your pelvic floor muscles. As you progress through pregnancy, the growing fetus will start putting more pressure onto your …
How can Meditation Help with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? How can Meditation Help with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? What is Meditation? Meditation is an ancient practice of focusing one’s mind on something specific in order to improve attention, clarity, and overall well being. It can be generally classified as concentrative or mindfulness meditation. Concentrative meditation …
Not Sciatica Yet a Real Pain in the Butt – Pelvic Floor Therapy We should all be mindful that the pelvic floor muscles work just like any other muscles – they contract and relax and can become tight or weaken. The pelvis is our center of gravity and its position affects the position of our …