A hip hinge or deadlift is a fantastic functional movement because it works your glutes, hamstrings, back (all of your posterior chain). And because you use this movement ALL the time when you pick up things! However, this can be a movement that provokes symptoms, particularly if you have a rectocele. Rather than banish it …
You may have been told to avoid squats altogether if you’ve been diagnosed with a prolapse. However, there is no evidence that squats are “bad for your prolapse or pelvic floor”. In fact, done in a way that supports your pelvic floor, they can be more effective than Kegels (Crawford et al, 2016). But how …
This blog provides the best cues for your pelvic floor. Plus why “engage your pelvic floor” isn’t always useful
Why prolapse happens is an interesting question. Whilst it would be simpler to offer one reason, that often isn’t the case. In-fact, pelvic organ prolapse can be: The result of something done repeatedly that gradually reduces the available support of the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments over time An event (such as birth) on an …
If you have been diagnosed with a prolapse, it’s likely you’ve been given your diagnosis and told to do your pelvic floor exercises (and perhaps not much else!). You’ve heard the word prolapse (maybe a grade) but you have no idea what this means for your life. It may have come as a shock because …
Still have some annoying prolapse symptoms even though you’ve done your rehab? On a recent Instagram poll, I asked those who had done their rehab and wanted to progress what was stopping them, a huge 80% said they still had prolapse symptoms. The other 20% weren’t sure how to progress. So, what’s the deal? Surely rehab …
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As part of your prolapse approach, you may have been advised or chosen to have surgery. This short blog covers: different types of surgery how to prepare for surgery the benefit of pelvic floor muscle training pre-surgery movement prehab (and rehab) lifestyle factors DISCLAIMER: The information in this blog is not medical advice and does …
A study by Sze in 2002 found that over 80% of new mums had some prolapse present when assessed at 6 weeks. I’m not saying that this means postpartum prolapse is normal but is very common. Perhaps normal or abnormal (or dysfunctional) are the wrong terms (but so often get chucked around). Instead, it can …
Creating more awareness Prolapse was a term I’d never heard until a decade ago when a close relative went through prolapse repair surgery. You may know lots about prolapse (many of my clients do). Or you may have never heard about it until you were given your own diagnosis. I’ve linked to a blog which …
Many of the programmes, gadgets or blogs you may read about online, will focus on how to fix pelvic organ prolapse. For example; “Here’s how I healed my prolapse and you can too!” “Best exercise program to naturally heal a prolapse” “This device has helped xx women reverse their prolapse” I am in no doubt …