The Normal Pelvis

The pelvis serves many roles in our bodies. Nearly every movement and position of the human body depends on the pelvis.

Proper activity and balance between all of the muscles, joints, and tissues of the pelvis are essential for normal pain-free function. The pelvis also plays a role in sexual function, support and protection of the internal ograns, and control of bladder and bowel function.

The Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a complex, multilayered group of muscles and surrounding tissue that are suspended like a hammock between your pubic bone in front and the base of your spinal column in back. The pelvic floor supports your bladder, rectum, uterus, and other internal organs. Bands of pelvic floor muscles surround your vagina, anus, and the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). A healthy pelvic floor keeps the pelvic organs in their proper place and the muscles that close the bladder and anus functioning normally.

About Pelvic PT

About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

PELVI C FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS CAN IMPACT EVERYONE !

pelvic floor muscle diagram

WHAT IS PELVC FLOOR DYFUNCTION

The muscles of the pelvic floor control the flow of urine, support the bladder, uterus, rectum and organs located inside the pelvis.

For good bowel and bladder control, all parts of your system mus work together.The pelvic floor muscles

Must work function properly to support the pelvic organs, to close the sphincter muscles and to prevent urinary or fecal leakages.

Bladder/bowel problems can occur when the pelvic floor muslces become weak or tight.

WHAT CAUSES PELVIC FLOOR DYDFUNCTIONS?

  • Pregnacny

  • Childbirth

  • eEpisiotomies (grade II or more)

  • Hysterectomies

  • Abdominal surgeries

  • Hormonal imbalances, such as during menopause or post meniopause

  • Chronic ilower urinary tract infections'

  • Chronic cough

  • Obesity

  • Muscle weakness

  • Stretch weakness