Causes - Do I have pelvic floor dysfunction?

Is this me ?

There are a number of reasons that the pelvic floor can become dysfunctional. The pelvis is the centre through which we move, we sit on it, we need it for bladder and bowel control, it houses our organs, it carries a pregnancy, a baby will pass through it and it is a strong emotional centre in our bodies meaning that we can hold it excessively without even knowing. Is it any wonder it is susceptible to injury? Please click on the links below to see some of the more specific causes of dysfunction.

• Childbirth

• Trauma

• Pelvic Girdle Pain

• Poor Posture

• Chronic Constipation

• Chronic Pelvic Pain

Will this website help ?

If you have pelvic floor dysfunction and are asking whether these techniques will help - the answer is probably - Yes ! This site teaches a new technique where we focus on releasing the pelvic muscles before strengthening. Why ? Consider any of the muscles in your body that may be just slightly tight you will always need to lengthen a muscle before strengthening it. It is the same for your pelvic floor muscles. Frequently after childbirth (or even before) a pelvic floor contraction just does not feel optimal, you feel you are putting in the effort but not getting the response. It makes sense to regain full range through release first and only then progress to strengthening. Where there is pelvic floor pain or tension, the chances are that squeezing the pelvic floor will only make it worse. This website will lead you though the steps of first releasing and only strengthening when the pelvic floor has ben successfully released.