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’ll have heard that it’s regular after you’ve had youngsters and as you become older. You may additionally have been instructed that you have to do your kegels as a result of bladder leaks imply your pelvic floor is weak. And if that’s you, this episode of the Match Bottomed Women Podcast is MUST LISTEN for you as a result of it’s all BS.

For a very long time, ladies 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 ladies believed that they “simply needed to take care of it”, put on black leggings on bounce rope days, and put on panty liners day by day simply in case. However you don’t must undergo with leaks.

Moreover, in the event you’ve been coping with lingering again ache, hip ache, and foot ache that doesn’t reply totally to different remedies, it’s time to take a look at your pelvic flooring muscle tissue — which will be contributing to all the above.

In 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 offers steering on advocate for your self as you navigate the well being care system in the hunt for solutions.

Episode 140 Highlights With Dr. Melissa Oleson:

• Pelvic flooring dysfunction is a standard concern that may be addressed by a holistic method.
• Respiratory methods, posture correction, and way of life modifications can have a big influence on pelvic well being.
• Discovering the proper healthcare group is essential for correct analysis and therapy.
• Frequent myths surrounding pelvic flooring dysfunction, such because the reliance on Kegels and the idea that it solely impacts ladies who’ve had kids, ought to be dispelled

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