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If dudes are wetting themselves, and one of their bros says "Yo, you can fix that with physical therapy and a few hundred bucks," dudes will say, “Sign me up, brother.”
Meanwhile, so many women aren’t sure their privates are savable. Whyyy? Oh, because we tell each other that it's normal to pee ourselves and have painful periods and vaginismus (painful sex) after kids. C’mon, ladies. That's bad info. We have to quit hurting ourselves and our sisters by passing on bad info.
If they say any different, you send them to me. I'll sort them out cracks knuckles
Yeah, this isn’t just about you and your confidence! It’s about your ability to say yes to playing with your kids, no to pads and pessaries, yes to trampolines, no to girlfriends who say it’s normal, yes to making love without discomfort.
Above all, do not give up on this. Bulging vulvas, leaking bladders, Diastasis Recti, and pain in your pelvis have a high impact on your quality of life! Don't ignore those issues when they are treatable! The proper therapy and exercises can restore your function and confidence again.
While you call around for a good, quality physical therapist (see our recent posts for questions to ask) here are some exercise video titles on Fit2B that can help you safely connect to your core and pelvic floor while you wait + give you words to describe things better for your PT at that first appointment.
Pelvic Floor Connections
Transverse Training
Totally Transverse
Kelly's Standing Abs Routine
Kelly's Dynamic Pelvic Floor Exercises
The SPD Routine
Restorative Poses
Many more I don't have room to list here!
Read more about how to find and what to ask a good physical therapist here in this Fit2B article:
You know your body because you've lived in it your whole life. We are focusing on physical therapy this week and encouraging ALL our clients to consider booking at least one session with their local physical therapist... but how do you find a good one?
HOW do you find the right therapist in your area who can truly help you with the best, most up-to-date treatment options?
Once you find a good clinic (see our last post) here are some questions to ask prior to your first appointment:
Is there anything I should watch for or avoid between now and my first appointment?
What can I expect to happen during my first appointment?
Is it okay if I want to bring someone along to support me?
What should I wear or will I need to undress?
Some women won’t go unless they have a comforting hand to hold, while some clinics rather you come alone. Some therapists/specialists/physios incorporate exercises while others refer out for that piece or ask you to avoid fitness altogether. Sometimes a tens machine is used for biofeedback while other’s may use gloved fingers to assess and release restrictions.
The most important thing is that if the answers YOU get in response to YOUR questions leave YOU at all dissatisfied or conflicted, YOU need to politely end the conversation and keep looking for the right person who can meet YOUR needs.
Blank stares and “I don’t know” answers are unacceptable. Listen and take notes, and then go with the clinic that makes you the most comfortable and gives you peace and perspective.
Ask questions and pursue the best care like you're just as important as that person. You are that person. You deserve to heal and feel better, inside and out.
Read more here: https://fit2b.us/how-to-find-and-what-to-ask-a-good-pelvic-floor-therapist/
This week, our theme is physical therapy. We are encouraging you to consider whether you need it or not. Spoiler alert: if you've never had it, you likely need it. If you've had some, but you've given birth + never had INTERNAL work done you definitely need it!
I think you should ask the following questions when you’re searching for the perfect PT to meet your needs.
Will there be any internal examinations or treatments such as scar tissue release?
Do they just do manipulations and modalities, or do they also incorporate a rehab plan?
Are they up to date on the relationship between diastasis recti and pelvic floordysfunction?
Do they offer more than kegels, splinted crunches and planks?
How much time do they spend with each client?
Do they accept your insurance plan? If not, do they offer a cash discount or deferred billing?
You are the one who determines what the right answers are. In my opinion, both internal and external work should be offered. A rehab plan should be provided. They should understand the connection between diastsis and pelvic floor issues. They should do way more than keels and crunches and planks. They should spend a LOT of time with you and not rush the appointment. They should offer discounts to those whose insurance doesn't cover it, and they shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
Read all my thoughts on how to find and what to ask a GOOD pelvic floor & core therapist here:
P.S. Here on Fit2B we feature several physical therapists as instructors in our workouts, and I am always collaborating with them and my other PT colleagues to create workouts that complement the work done in therapy. While exercising with diastasis-aware strategies can go a long way toward addressing your abs and pelvic floor, we feel it's very important for each of our clients to pursue at least one physical therapy appointment to address any personal needs. We need to heal so we can help others.
We are so honored to be offering Holistic Pelvic Care Physical Therapy with the amazing Dr. Miriam Bouve @pelvicwise to our community! #holsticpelviccare #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloorpt (at Village Wellness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsa5TWD9o_/?igshid=1xkf9jqcpdugb
Support and myPFM? Yes! There are many definitions of support that are applicable to myPFM and you, our friends and family. 1. “...to endure bravely or quietly.” Yes, our pelvic floor muscles are enduring bravely and quietly every day! 2. “...to assist, help.” Not only do our pelvic floor muscles assist and help our daily function, YOU (our friends and family) assist and help myPFM. How you may ask? Well, through a variety of ways. -Every time you like an image or take the time to share a comment, it helps our spirits and our reputation. -Every time you share a YouTube video or subscribe to any of our social media channels, it brings us delight and courage to continue (we are watching and welcoming new subscribers throughout the day, every day!). -Every time you visit our website, watch one of our YouTube videos, share our cards or shirts, or bring pelvic health up in a conversation, you are helping and assisting us to reach our goal of “Pelvic Health for All!” 3. “...to provide the a basis for existence...”. YOU are why we exist! myPFM is a hub for pelvic health connections all over the world! Need to find digital resources to help share pelvic health in your language? We aim to have you covered! So far, we have videos and a dedicated webpage on myPFM.com in English, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Tagalog, and as of last night, GERMAN!! 4. “...to hold up or serve as a foundation for.” Well, this is why the pelvic floor muscles exist! They literally serve as the floor of your pelvis to support your pelvic organs! Without this solid foundation, the pelvic organs would not “hold up”. 5. “...to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage.” Believe it or not, we experience doubts and days of questioning whether the time and resources we are investing in myPFM are truly valuable to others. But guess what? YOU, our friends, help us to continue and not lose courage! Every message you send and every way you help support us really do mean something to us! Take the time to give your pelvic floor muscles some love today for all the support they give you #support #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorpt #myPFM https://www.instagram.com/p/BrfecaTHiAJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=um8hbq33j0ei
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