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Women’s Health: Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Physical Therapy

Pelvic Organ ProlapseAccording to statistics, a third of females are usually affected by pelvic organ prolapse across the globe in their lifetime. Pelvic organ prolapse can be a very uncomfortable condition in the life of a woman which involves the pelvic organs and pelvic floor.

Pelvic organs like uterus, vagina, bladder, urethra, and rectum are usually held in place by pelvic floor. These organs tend to bulge out when the pelvic floor weakens resulting in pelvic organ prolapse. Qualified physical therapists in our Fusion Physical Therapy can help you strengthen this pelvic floor. So what are some common symptoms of this condition?

Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Although this is an embarrassing condition, our caring physical therapists will stand with you through the period until you recover completely. You should visit us if you notice one of the following:

  • A bulge at the vaginal opening
  • A feeling of pain or pressure in your pelvic area
  • Painful intercourse
  • A severe urge to urinate
  • Constipation
  • Leaking urine
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Painful low-back

Pelvic Organ Prolapse usually bears its name based on the pelvic organ that prolapses into or outside anus or vaginal canal. So it bears names like:

  • Urethrocele – if it is the urethra
  • Cystocele – if it is the bladder. It is the most common
  • Uterine prolapse – for the uterus
  • Enterocele – for small bowel
  • Vaginal vault prolapse – for vagina
  • Rectocele – if it involves the rectum

Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Our certified physical therapists at Fusion Physical Therapy will tell you that anything that increases abdominal pressure can easily lead to this condition. The following can boost abdominal pressure:

  • Obesity
  • Constipation
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor
  • Multiple childbirths
  • Cancer in the pelvic organ
  • Long-term coughing
  • Removal of the uterus through a surgical operation

What Do We Do?

At Fusion Physical Therapy we are committed to ensuring your normal health is regained and you have peace in your physiological life. Our trained physical therapists ensure you don’t undergo hysterectomy or any surgery, unless absolutely necessary.

After thoroughly diagnosing your pelvic area, they offer you the exercises and therapy needed to relieve Pelvic Organ Prolapse symptoms and strengthen your pelvic floor. They also give you take-away exercises that you would be doing while at home like Kegel exercises. Their concern and care make them eager to know your progress often. Contact us today and halt the shame of this disorder.

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Women’s Health: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor DysfunctionDid you know that twenty percent of American women suffer with some form of pelvic pain which is also known as pelvic floor dysfunction?  For many Americans the pain is unidentifiable and goes untreated

What is Pelvic Floor Pain?

There are tissues and muscles in your pelvic area which form a sling that goes from the pubic bone to the tailbone which assists in supporting the pelvic organs as well as the abdominal organs; this is called the pelvic floor. The support from the pelvic floor helps control the bladder, bowels and sexual activity. When these pelvic floor muscles are tight, weak or there is an impairment in the hop joint or lower back, a wide variety of problems can occur.  This irritation or an increased/decreased sensitivity of the tissues surrounding the pelvic organs is what causes the pelvic pain.

What causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Below are a few causes that causes that could be a result of this dysfunction:

  • Pregnancy or childbirth
  • Infections that are undiagnosed
  • Poor Posture from Chronic Low Back
  • Trauma from a bad fall
  • Insidious onset
  • Surgery

Should I be referred to a Physical Therapist?

If you have one or more of the below symptoms you should consider seeing a Physical Therapist.

  • Disorders of the bladder such as
    • Urinary-Frequency Syndrome: urinary frequency, urgency or hesitancy
    • Interstitial Cystitis: a.k.a. Painful bladder syndrome
    • Urinary Incontinence: a loss of urine from the bladder due to muscle weakness or muscle spasm/tightness
  • Sexual Dysfunctions
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Stomach feeling full which creates abdominal pressure and bloating
  • Pelvic Pain/Dysfunction such as
    • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Infection of reproductive organs with pelvic adhesions or scar tissue formation
    • Pudendal Neuralgia
    • Vaginismus: Muscle Spasms creating an inability to penetrate the vagina
    • Pelvic Congestion
    • Lichens sclerosis and Planus: Skin lesions that are inflamed; narrowing of the vagina may occur with scarring and adhesions
    • Lichens sclerosis: Skin eruption that is chronic; creates lesions that are associated with itching, painful intercourse and burning
  • Coccydynia: Pain found near or in the tailbone area
  • Post-surgical procedures such as hernia, laparoscopy, hysterectomy, appendectomy, caesarean section, episiotomy and prostatectomy

How can Physical Therapy help with treatment?

At Fusion Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will collaborate with you to create a treatment plan customized for you based on your needs. Treatments at Fusion Physical Therapy may include:

  • Trigger Point Dry Needle
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Heat and Cold Therapy
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization (External and Internal)
  • Myofascial
  • Connective Tissue Manipulation

Contact Fusion Physical Therapy at https://lawtonphysicaltherapy.com/book-an-appointment/ today to set up an appointment  with our trained physical therapists to create the best treatment plan for you which will allow you to enjoy your daily activities with less pain.

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Women’s Health and Physical Therapy

Women's Health and Physical TherapyPelvic pain is becoming more and more discussed among women as well as urinary and/or bowel incontinence. All of these symptoms are a result of pelvic floor dysfunction which is caused by pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, chronic coughing, chronic constipation, trauma as well as aging. At Fusion Physical Therapy our women’s health physical therapist, Jackie Saravane can help!

A women’s health physical therapist can help you alleviate pelvic floor pain as they understand the impact of hormones and how they impact a condition, injury or dysfunction as well as the recovery process. They also realize that each woman is very different and they come with many different concerns that range in ages from young athletes to postmenopausal women. For example, a younger active athletic female requires a very different treatment than a pregnant woman or a woman who has already delivered a baby.

Many young athletic females experience foot, knee and back pain which tends to limit their ability to perform at a high level. I bet you weren’t aware that foot and knee pain can be caused by back pain. This type of problem is identified by our trained women’s health therapist as she has the knowledge and competency to identify these problems and address them which in turn allows you the ability to recover quickly.

Pregnant women and those who have experienced child birth most likely have experienced pelvic pain along with back pain as pregnancy and childbirth place a significant amount of strain on a woman’s body, especially the pelvic floor. Challenging and difficult deliveries can result in pelvic pain, incontinence or even pelvic organ prolapse. Our skilled women’s physical therapist can help by:

  • reducing pelvic and back pain that was caused during pregnancy
  • improving the stability of the pelvis
  • eliminating incontinence and pain
  • preventing the need for surgery or even medication

Jackie Saravane also treats the following symptoms:

  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Constipation
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Lymphedema
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Urinary Incontinence

Contact Jackie today at 580-699-5455 or visit us at https://lawtonphysicaltherapy.com/book-an-appointment/ to make an appointment with Jackie Saravane, our trained women’s health physical therapist, who will partner with you to create a customized treatment plan.

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Things to Know About the Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor
There are several health issues that a woman deals with that affect the pelvic floor and include urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and bowel problems. Childbirth, chronic constipation, pregnancy, surgery, chronic coughing, trauma and aging a few types of issues women experience which may cause pelvic floor muscle tension, incoordination and weakness. There are many myths about women’s health and we are going to address two of them below.

Myth 1: Kegel exercises will enhance my sex life.
Truth: Kegels can actually make it worse
Many women do not understand the pelvic floor, how it is made up and it’s function. The pelvic floor is comprised of 14 muscles that each have different tightness and weakness. Kegel exercises actually contract and relax the muscles of the pelvic floor.

The most important thing to remember with Kegel’s is to identify the right muscles to contract and relax. Tightening all of your muscles can lead to further problems whereas not tightening them enough or having too much weakness, which is commonly encountered after C-Sections and vaginal births, can create several different problems. There are several pelvic floor dysfunctions such as GI, back pain, vaginal pain, hip, urethra pain, constipation, urinary frequency and incontinence. At Fusion Physical Therapy, our specialized women’s health physical therapist will address any dysfunctions or problems by properly diagnosing which muscles are compromised and partner with you to create a customized treatment plan.

Myth 2: Urinary Incontinence is just a part of getting old.
Truth: Urinary Incontinence generally indicates a larger health issue.
Have you ever coughed, sneezed or laughed and a small amount of urine leaked out? This is called stress incontinence and many joke around and call them “squirts” or “peezing”. Even if you have had kids, the experts say this is not at all normal.

Urinary Incontinence can be one of many symptoms that can lead to other issues that worsen as women get older. The pelvic floor holds your uterus and bladder in place above your vagina. When you start to experience pain in the lower back and elsewhere along with urinary incontinence an alarm will signal that the abdomen and the pelvic floor have been compromised. At Fusion Physical Therapy, our specialized women’s health physical therapist can help treat these symptoms through customized treatment plans that focus on the abdomen, pelvic floor, lower back, diaphragm as well as other areas.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is not something to overlook and you are never too old to address these issues and correct them before major health issues arise. Contact Fusion Physical Therapy at www.fusionphysicaltherapy.com/contact-us/ today to set up an appointment to meet with our trained women’s health physical therapist and create the best treatment plan for you.

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Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain Also Known as Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Did you know that twenty percent of American women suffer with some form of pelvic pain which is also known as pelvic floor dysfunction?  For many Americans the pain is unidentifiable and goes untreated

What is Pelvic Floor Pain?

There are tissues and muscles in your pelvic area which form a sling that goes from the pubic bone to the tailbone which assists in supporting the pelvic organs as well as the abdominal organs; this is called the pelvic floor. The support from the pelvic floor helps control the bladder, bowels and sexual activity. When these pelvic floor muscles are tight, weak or there is an impairment in the hop joint or lower back, a wide variety of problems can occur.  This irritation or an increased/decreased sensitivity of the tissues surrounding the pelvic organs is what causes the pelvic pain.

What causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Below are a few causes that could be a result of this dysfunction:

  • Pregnancy or childbirth
  • Infections that are undiagnosed
  • Poor Posture from Chronic Low Back
  • Trauma from a bad fall
  • Insidious onset
  • Surgery

Should I be referred to a Physical Therapist?

If you have one or more of the below symptoms you should consider seeing a Physical Therapist.

  • Disorders of the bladder such as
    • Urinary-Frequency Syndrome: urinary frequency, urgency or hesitancy
    • Interstitial Cystitis: a.k.a. Painful bladder syndrome
    • Urinary Incontinence: a loss of urine from the bladder due to muscle weakness or muscle spasm/tightness
  • Sexual Dysfunctions
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Stomach feeling full which creates abdominal pressure and bloating
  • Pelvic Pain/Dysfunction such as
    • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Infection of reproductive organs with pelvic adhesions or scar tissue formation
    • Pudendal Neuralgia
    • Vaginismus: Muscle Spasms creating an inability to penetrate the vagina
    • Pelvic Congestion
    • Lichens sclerosis and Planus: Skin lesions that are inflamed; narrowing of the vagina may occur with scarring and adhesions
    • Lichens sclerosis: Skin eruption that is chronic; creates lesions that are associated with itching, painful intercourse and burning
  • Coccydynia: Pain found near or in the tailbone area
  • Post-surgical procedures such as hernia, laparoscopy, hysterectomy, appendectomy, caesarean section, episiotomy and prostatectomy

How can Physical Therapy help with treatment?

At Fusion Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will collaborate with you to create a treatment plan customized for you based on your needs. Treatments at Fusion Physical Therapy may include:

  • Trigger Point Dry Needle
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Heat and Cold Therapy
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization (External and Internal)
  • Myofascial
  • Connective Tissue Manipulation

Contact Fusion Physical Therapy at http://lawtonphysicaltherapy.com today to set up an appointment  with our trained physical therapists to create the best treatment plan for you which will allow you to enjoy your daily activities with less pain.