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…
How do I know if my pelvic floor muscles are tight or weak?
Symptoms of pelvic floor tightness and weakness can be similar so it can be hard to tell. And pelvic floor muscles that are tighter can also be weak. Here are some common symptoms to help determine what might be going on down there.Symptoms of pelvic floor muscle weakness: Symptoms of pelvic floor tension: Treatment for pelvic floor tightness and pelvic floor weakness is often very different so it’s important to know what the cause of the symptoms is. In pelvic physical therapy we determine the cause for long term resolution of these issues. We use a full body approach, as there can be many different factors involved depending on the…
