How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Could Be Affecting You + How to Treat It with a Physical Therapist

Have you ever heard women who have given birth talk about peeing if they jump on a trampoline or laugh too hard? We’ve normalized this as a part of postpartum life, but it’s actually not normal, and it has to do with your pelvic floor. In this episode, Dr. Corrie Maguire, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist at Genesis PT & Wellness in Dallas-Fort Worth, is sharing her expertise on what pelvic health is, signs you might have pelvic floor dysfunction, and what steps to take to treat it if you do!

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Some key takeaways on pelvic health are:

  • Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that extend from your pubic bone to your tailbone. While we usually just hear about pelvic floor issues related to having a baby, your pelvic floor muscles are actually involved in your bowel, urinary, and sexual functions.

  • Some signs you might need to seek help with your pelvic floor are if you’re leaking urine when you perform activities, experiencing constipation that isn’t alleviated by diet, or experiencing pain during sex.

  • Treatment for pelvic floor issues could take as few as 3-6 visits, and more severe cases require six months of physical therapy. From there, you should be able to maintain your progress through regular exercise and healthy habits.

 

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