Why Is Pelvic Floor Health and Strength Important?
The pelvic floor is very much misunderstood and the subject of pelvic floor health and strength presents many questions. The good news is, we have the answers! If the pelvis is a 'house', the pelvic floor is the 'floor' and it makes no sense to think of just the floor...
Lower Cross Syndrome and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
While lower cross syndrome and pelvic floor dysfunction are typically considered separate conditions, they're more related than most clinicians/patients realize. This blog will discuss: How many pelvic floor dysfunction cases lead to lower cross syndrome. How the...
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pressure Around the Rectum
Pressure around the rectum can be a concerning symptom for many, especially men. In some cases, this pressure can be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction, a condition that affects the muscles, nerves, and connective tissues in the pelvic region. This blog will explore...
Pain in the Penis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The biggest concern that men may have about their pelvic floor dysfunction is the impact it can have on their sexual function and quality of life. Pelvic floor dysfunction can cause a range of symptoms that can affect sexual health, such as pain or discomfort during...
Hypermobility and Pelvic Wellness
Pelvic health requires a balance in the pelvis, the house that the pelvic floor is the 'floor' of and hypermobility is more about instability vs flexibility. Hypermobility and pelvic health, therefore, are intimately related and important subjects to explore in this...
Posture and Pelvic Floor Health in Men: Reducing the Risk of Weakness
The awareness of pelvic floor health in men has slightly increased in the last year, but not enough. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, sexual organs, and lower intestines. Unlike what you may think, it is not a free-standing...
Pelvic Pain in Men: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Pelvic pain is a common condition that affects both men and women. However, it is often more difficult to diagnose in men, as they may be reluctant to discuss such issues due to stigma or embarrassment. In this blog, we will take a closer look at pelvic pain in men...
Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Top Lifestyle Changes to Improve Symptoms
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects both men and women and causes commonly associated symptoms such as: Urinary incontinence Painful intercourse Pelvic pain Chronic lower back pain Chronic sacroiliac pain Hip pain and restriction And poor posture to name a few There are...
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Weight lifting
When it comes to weight lifting for someone with pelvic floor dysfunction you're doing one of the following: You either avoid it because you have pelvic floor dysfunction. Or you lift weights regardless of your pelvic floor dysfunction because you want to be active...
