Pelvic organ prolapse may not be due to weakness
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles may not be the answer Pelvic organ prolapse has often been defined as a condition related to weakness of the pelvic floor and described as a “falling down of the pelvic organs.” This has created a sense of fear for many women; feeling that their bladder, uterus, or rectum might just fall out😬 Now there are times when there is damage to muscle or ligament that can definitely decrease the support structure for the organs, however, in many cases the cause may be tension. New research points at a tensegrity model to explain why pelvic organs may shift out of place. In a tensegrity…
This is Why Kegels Didn’t Work
I hear it a lot from women, “I tried Kegels but they didn’t work for me.” Well this is what you need to know about Kegels. Here are some reasons they didn’t work: You’re not doing them right. They might seem easy enough but about 50% of women do them incorrectly. I often see women substituting with other muscles by squeezing their butt or thighs or contracting their abs too much. It’s also important to incorporate the correct breathing pattern with performing Kegels because the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles work in conjunction to regulate intra-abdominal pressure. To perform them correctly make sure you’re in good posture and, while exhaling,…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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