Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Learn More.
 

Pelvic floor dysfunctions fall into 4 categories. Which one pertains to you?

Laxity: may happen with habitual valsalva maneuvers with defecation, urination, vaginal delivery, normal aging, nerve damage, urinary and fecal incontinence and post abdominal surgery.

Tension/Hypertonus: trauma (falls, coccyx fracture, episiotomies, sexual abuse), chronic constipation, interstitial cystitis, vulvar pain syndrome, obturator internus spasm, levator ani spasm, piriformis syndrome, post lumbar surgery complications or psychological factors (stress).

In-coordination: lumbo-pelvic muscle imbalance, length and tone problems, function versus strength, gait and balance issues.

Disuse: lack of use, no intercourse, lack of orgasm, or lack of body awareness.

 

 

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