INCONTINENCE & PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY
Causes of Pelvic Pain & Incontinence
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Conditions associated with pregnancy and postpartum
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Weakness or tightness of the pelvic floor or core muscles
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Misalignment of a joint
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Muscle strength and stretch imbalance
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Trauma to the pelvic floor muscles such as child birth, abuse, or falling on the tailbone
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Surgical scars and adhesions
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Repetitive motion causing strain on the pelvic floor muscles
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Poor posture
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Pelvic floor or abdominal muscles not working in coordination with each other
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Pelvic floor inflammation
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Abdominal bloating
Different Treatment Options:
• Biofeedback: Measures the strength of the pelvic floor muscle contraction and relaxation
• Relaxation Techniques & Strengthening: Exercises including kegels and core stabilization activities are used to strengthen and coordinate the pelvic floor muscles
• Muscle Stretching: Loosens tight muscles to allow proper functioning
• Digital Trigger Point Release: Applying pressure to muscles to decrease tension and pain
• Dry Needling: Small filament inserted into the muscle resulting in decreased pain and tightness
• Soft Tissue Massage: Decreases tightness and tension in muscles
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Decreases inflammation and bloating which causes pelvic pain
• Nutritional Changes: Eliminate irritants such as soda, chocolate, dairy, acidic, or spicy foods