Kaaiaa Men and Women's Pelvic Health Blog
Pushing and straining to get it out? Sitting on the toilet for what seems like hours? Here are some tips to help deal with chronic constipation from the point of view of pelvic floor physiotherapy. You have probably already been told a thousand times to eat more fiber and,...
There are a plethora of labour prep classes that can be taken, either online or in person. Some of them they go over how to push, although most describe when to push in more detail instead. As your due date nears, labour and delivery can be nerve wracking for many birthing persons, with fear of tear...
One of the big fears during delivery can be tearing for a lot of expectant mothers. Anxiety and nervousness about the upcoming delivery is real but there are ways to help with this. Many sign up for classes to help absorb as much information as possible for a healthy mom and baby delivery. Amongst t...
Constipation can be one of most frustrating experiences and for some it’s on a daily basis. There may be several causes of constipation that are could be due to digestion, slow transit, IBS, but the muscles could be playing a part as well. If all things digestion have been checked out and tests have...
Tight, overactive, or hypertonic pelvic floor muscles may be the cause of various pelvic floor concerns such as painful sex, urinary and bowel urgency, frequency, constipation, urinary and bowel retention, and pelvic pain. Tight muscles may also contribute to bladder leaka...
In Part I of this article, we spoke about other factors that may need to be looked at if kegels are not working. In this post, we talk about why kegels might not be the best thing to include in your treatment care at all!
If you are experiencing the following symptoms, kegels might not be the answer:
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I have had many clients tell me they’ve tried kegels for the symptoms they are experiencing (usually pelvic organ prolapse or bladder leakage) without much success. They’ve dedicated their time and effort on a daily basis because that is what they heard would work best.
But when kegels don’t work, wh...
This is one of the big questions we get as pelvic floor physiotherapists. When is the best time to go and does it matter if it’s during pregnancy or postpartum? If you don’t have any issues during pregnancy is it worth going or is it better to use your physiotherapy insurance afterwards in case...
In the past ten years, the term “pelvic floor” has become more and more common, but it still remains a mystery to many, despite it being one of the most significant parts of the body.
So, what exactly is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue that runs between...
It can be confusing to know what kind of appointment to book with your healthcare provider, so this post is here to try and make it simple.
Appointments range from assessments, follow ups and introductory phone consultations that are complimentary. ...
