Podcast Episode #140: “Dispelling Myths About Pelvic Flooring Dysfunction” with Dr. Melissa Oleson

Have you ever ever peed your pants whereas figuring out? If that’s the case, you could have heard that it’s regular after you’ve had children and as you become older. You may additionally have been informed that it’s good to do your kegels as a result of bladder leaks imply your pelvic flooring is weak. And if that’s you, this episode of the Match Bottomed Ladies Podcast is MUST LISTEN for you as a result of it’s all BS.

For a very long time, girls had been too embarrassed to speak about their bladder leaks and different indicators of pelvic flooring dysfunction. And so, myths just like the above endured as girls believed that they “simply needed to cope with it”, put on black leggings on soar rope days, and put on panty liners each day simply in case. However you don’t have to endure with leaks.

Moreover, if you happen to’ve been coping with lingering again ache, hip ache, and foot ache that doesn’t reply totally to different therapies, it’s time to have a look at your pelvic flooring muscle tissue — which might be contributing to the entire above.

On this episode, Dr. Melissa Oleson shares her story as a Bodily Therapist in her 20s with pelvic flooring points, breaks down the myths round core and pelvic flooring dysfunction, and supplies steerage on how you can advocate for your self as you navigate the well being care system in quest of solutions.

 

Episode 140 Highlights With Dr. Melissa Oleson:

• Pelvic flooring dysfunction is a typical situation that may be addressed via a holistic strategy.
• Respiratory methods, posture correction, and life-style adjustments can have a major affect on pelvic well being.
• Discovering the best healthcare staff is essential for correct analysis and therapy.
• Frequent myths surrounding pelvic flooring dysfunction, such because the reliance on Kegels and the assumption that it solely impacts girls who’ve had youngsters, ought to be dispelled

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