Are You Pushing Out Your Pee?
Why pushing out your pee is bad for pelvic health.
Maintaining good women’s health involves practicing healthy behaviors, such as eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, managing stress, and avoiding harmful habits.
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So, what is the culprit behind pelvic organ prolapse (POP)? Well, many factors can cause our organs to drop or press into or out of the vagina or anus. These include aging, childbirth (especially multiple childbirths), menopause, genetics, heavy lifting, and obesity. Fortunately, there are ways to manage and even reverse pelvic organ prolapse through …
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Kegel exercises were invented by Dr. Arnold H. Kegel, an American gynecologist, in the 1940s to help improve the support of several important pelvic organs, such as the urinary bladder, uterus, and rectum. These exercises are designed to strengthen your pelvic floor musculature and provide a nonsurgical treatment option for a variety of pelvic floor …
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The musculoskeletal evaluation of the pelvic area includes an assessment of the structure, muscles, tissue, and joints. Our manual evaluation then examines the pelvic floor muscles in order to identify any problematic muscle groups or scar tissue that may be present. Using our findings from these assessments, we can develop a tailored treatment plan for …
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Pushing to pee is a common habit that can often lead to confusion for the pelvic floor muscles. During urination, these muscles are meant to relax and allow for fluid flow out of the bladder without any force or pressure. However, if you find yourself pushing and forcing your pee out when you go to …
Pregnancy is not just a period of excitement and anticipation. It also comes with its fair share of discomforts and sometimes pains that are part of pregnancy. A lot of women undergo weeks or months of morning sickness, fatigue, headaches, backaches, swollen limbs, stress, and anxiety just to mention a few. As much as these …
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Pregnancy can be an exciting and special time in a woman’s life. However, as your baby bump grows, it can become increasingly challenging to get a good night’s sleep. Finding a comfortable position in bed can be a struggle, and getting out of bed gracefully can feel downright impossible. In this article, we’ll share some …
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