Pelvic organ prolapse is one of those things that a lot of us don't think about until we have it... and then we are often left with more questions then answers and no direction. I'm a big proponent of doing everything we can to prevent it from happening in the first place but these things can also be worked on even after a diagnosis! 🩷❤️🧡💛🩶#yogateacher #pelvicpain #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorexercises #yogapractice #pelvicfloor #yogabenefits #yogaforbeginners #tightpelvicfloor #hypertonicpelvi

Do you suffer from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and find yourself clenching or “kegeling” all the time to keep everything from falling out OR are you afraid to workout (especially during or after pregnancy)?!🙋‍♀️⬇️ Don’t worry you aren’t alone! POP occurs when the uterus (females), bladder, small/large bowel, or rectum descend downward toward the vaginal opening or anus due to weakening/stretching or dysfunction of the connective tissues and muscles that support the pelvic organs. It can occur w

Pelvic floor dysfunction - All you need to know 👉Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control the pelvic floor muscles that support the organs in the pelvis including: 1. The bladder 2. Rectum 3. Uterus 4. The prostate 👉Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include: a) Urinary incontinence b) Pain in the pelvic region c) Pain during sexual intercourse d) Stool leakage ✅Kegel exercises and certain core strengthening exercises can help provide support to pelvic floor musculation. ✅Other f

Common myth: your pelvic floor issues are happening because your muscles are WEAK. Actual fact: pelvic floor issues often happen when pelvic floor muscles are overworking or simply too ‘tight’. 👉🏻A functional muscle needs to be able to create force at all lengths - when it’s short, when it’s long, and in between as well (that’s true of all your muscles, the pelvic floor isn’t special). Pelvic floor symptoms like pain or prolapse (and for men, certain types of erectile issues too) can & do happ