Got Hip Pain? It May Be Related To Your Pelvic Floor...
A good rehabilitation program after surgery includes hip mobility + stability exercises. Multiple times a week. Until you move onto a fitness program.
A good fitness program includes hip mobility + stability exercises. Multiple times a week. For your whole life.
Pelvic floor physical therapy that does not consider the hip may help you feel some improvement, but it is not helping you with prevention.
Weak Vs. Tight Pelvic Floor - What’s The Difference?
Most people assume (understandably) that leaking, pelvic pain or prolapse = weakness.
Our muscles function best when they can fully expand AND fully contract. A tight pelvic floor = a pelvic floor that is chronically contracted. Because it’s never moving through a full range of motion, this can lead to weakness over time, BUT the first priority of treatment is relaxation.
This is one of the things I see go wrong most often after a hysterectomy. Kegels are prescribed too soon, too much, and without anything to help relaxation.
Understanding the Link Between Hemorrhoids, Fibroids, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
This blog post explores the lesser-known connection between hemorrhoids, fibroids, and pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Learn how these conditions can impact each other, and discover practical tips to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms through pelvic floor exercises, physical therapy, and healthy lifestyle habits.