Yoga is an ancient practice that’s sought to unite a person’s body, soul, and mind for whole body health and wellness. Today, yoga has been refined and used as a routine that boasts many health benefits and restorative exercise planning for men and women around the world. Some studies have shown that yoga poses health benefits in potentially helping with anxiety, depression, stress, and helping reduce inflammation in the body. Thus, yoga can go far beyond aiding in balance and flexibility by tak...
Feb 25, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Leaking of any form sucks. It is a common problem that many people face and is not just a little pesky nuisance that’ll go away if you ignore it. Ignoring urinary leakage may actually lead to more complicated issues in the future, making it harder to manage. Severity of urinary incontinence ranges between a small leak when you sneeze, jump, or cough to sudden uncontrollable urges to urinate that its difficult to make it to the bathroom in time. Many fitness and health gurus will most likely reco...
Feb 25, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) happens when the ligaments that keep your pubic bone and pelvis stable become overstretched and no longer stabilize your pelvis. Essentially, a structure that is designed to move very little begins to move a lot, and it can be very painful and difficult to move with ease. SPD is a condition that sometimes arises during pregnancy, though it can also first occur during labor and birth or in the postpartum period. Pelvic girdle pain in general is quite common durin...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction can sometimes lead to lumbar spine and leg pain. The SI joint is located between the sacrum and and ilium bones in the pelvis, connecting the spine to the hips. These bones help support and align the entire body. Although the medical field believes that the SI joint is responsible for those suffering from low back pain, it is often a difficult diagnostic to make. In this article we hope to address SI joint dysfunction and how you may find recovery in our program...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Core exercises and workouts help strengthen the muscles in your abdomen, back, and your pelvic floor. In many cases, working out core muscles may aid in your ability to do physical activities, restore damaged muscle groups, and aid in load and weight lifting. However, there are many fitness gurus and exercise routines that encourage unhelpful and potentially damaging core exercises. One of the scenarios I run into many times with my clients is that they are encouraged to build core strength thro...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Your pelvis is vital to supporting your spine and your entire body. At times, the pelvic floor may become overactive or hypertonic. When this happens, the muscles may be overly tight or tense when they should be relaxed. learning to relax and release the correct muscles in your pelvic floor (contracting the muscles as shortly as you would by bulging your bicep – or a long contraction as you would stretching out the bicep). If you have an overactive pelvic floor, you may experience symptoms such ...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Pelvic floor exercise routines are often very diverse in information regarding the styles and methods you should pursue when seeking to build pelvic floor strength. Some exercise experts will advise pelvic floor muscle training and engagement that actively contracts both your core and your pelvic floor. Their reasoning may seem valid, as we commonly agree that engaging certain muscle groups can help strengthen them, as they contract and release. However, I believe that there is a lot to be desir...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Diastasis recti is a common condition that is often mistaken or confused with a hernia. However, the two conditions are unique and require a variety of different treatments. Diastasis is latin for the separation of two parts. Recti is a latin plural meaning straight. In the medical field, diastasis recti is the separation of the linea alba (the straight line in between your six pack muscles) and the abdominal wall, commonly referred to as the six-pack muscles. The confusion between diastasis rec...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Abdominal hernias occur when an organ or other piece of tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The sac or bulge that protrudes from the weak spot may contain either a part of the intestine or a piece of the fatty lining of the colon (called the omentum). This typically occurs with hernias located in the abdominal wall or in the groin. If the hernia occurs in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, the upper part of the stomach may penetrate the weak...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Hernias are relatively common and can affect many men, women, and children at any time in their life. Hernias may arise due to a variety of circumstances. A hernia occurs as a result of a weakening in the abdominal tissues and muscles. This may cause an organ or fatty tissues to slip through the small tear which may result in abdominal pain, other digestive issues, or even be asymptomatic, meaning, not present any symptoms initially. Often a hernia occurs in between the chest and hips or lower a...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Before you begin your exercise routine, it is important that you have received medical clearance by your doctor to exercise, practice patience with yourself and your body, and rest, lots of rest! I recommend waiting at least 8 weeks before beginning any strenuous exercises. After your recovery, yoga can be a relaxing and beneficial way to begin introducing exercise back into your daily regimen. Yoga can aid in healing your abdominal muscles, building pelvic floor and core strength, improve body ...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Postpartum physical therapy can be a great way to restore function and strength in your core and pelvic floor muscles. Giving birth places a strain on your body and it is no surprise that many postpartum people experience pelvic pain and discomfort for weeks to months after delivery. Even after the typical 8 week recovery time, many women may require more time or a pelvic floor workout plan to help get them back on their feet, especially women who delivered via C-section. Although you may never ...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Post-pregnancy pain , whether it be pelvic floor pain or joint pain, is a shared experience among many postpartum people. However, postpartum pain, especially in pelvic pain, can vary in frequency, length, and intensity. Some people may only experience short-term pain that lasts the first 4 – 8 weeks of their recovery and others may suffer from pelvic pain for up to or over a year after they’ve given birth. Pelvic organ prolapse and other forms of pelvic floor dysfunction are very common among p...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Giving birth takes a toll on your body – both physically and emotionally. Many postpartum people will feel overwhelmed and exhausted after giving birth, which can make it difficult to return to a daily regimen. Other people, especially those who had a regular workout plan before and during their pregnancy, may attempt to get back to their fitness regimen before they are ready. It is important to have a postpartum workout plan , but how do you know when it is the right time to begin? In this arti...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 29
It is not uncommon for many postpartum people to experience complications such as pelvic organ prolapse postpartum. Vaginal and rectal prolapse occur when the supporting muscle and tissue structures become weakened during pregnancy and delivery. Despite common belief, prolapse does not only affect women who have had multiple pregnancies or are outside of the advised age, but it can also affect many postpartum people as well. It can be a surprising and shocking experience for many postpartums to ...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 28
It is common for many women to experience postpartum complications like a prolapse . A prolapse happens when a part of your body (intestines or tissues) bulges or "falls out" into either the rectum or vagina due to weakened muscles structures and tissues. Prolapse doesn't only affect mothers outside of the advised childbearing age, but can also affect new moms as well. Many young mothers may be surprised or shocked to hear they developed a prolapse, but it is a very common postpartum condition, ...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
A uterine prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor becomes weakened and the surrounding tissues, muscles, and ligaments are unable to provide proper support to the uterus. This may lead to the uterus descending down or into the vagina. In more severe cases, the uterus may protrude out of the vaginal opening. Although uncommon, some complications may arise if left untreated. An ulceration of exposed tissues or additional prolapses may occur: rectal or bladder. However, there are many different treat...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What is Rectal Prolapse? Rectal prolapse is another form of pelvic organ prolapse. Rectal prolapse occurs as a result of the rectum (the last part of the large intestine) being displaced or forced from its normal position. This can lead to the rectum descending or protruding out of the anus. Rectal prolapse is often more common in older adults, more often in older women, who have experienced prolonged issues with constipation or pelvic floor issues. However, rectal prolapse can affect men and wo...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The uterus is one of the most important support structures in the pelvic floor. It provides support for the vagina and can help prevent conditions like vaginal prolapse or bladder prolapse. A hysterectomy removes the uterus, thus, removing additional vaginal support. In 2008 and 2014 , two studies were conducted to determine whether or not the risk of prolapse developing increased once the uterus was removed. Both studies concluded that the possibility of developing vaginal prolapse 1 to 2 years...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 24
You did it. You birthed a bouncing baby and your body is in recovery from enduring the sheer awesomeness that is childbirth. As the months that follow unfold and that baby starts to grow, you can’t help but shake the feeling that something is not quite right down there. Why is peeing so weird now? When did my body decide it was okay to just leak out said pee every time I cough? Am I supposed to just wear panty liners all day every day just in case someone makes me laugh? Why does it feel like th...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse is a big deal. It is a big deal because you live in an age where you have many pathways to health, and don’t have to live with pelvic organ prolapse.Although surgery can be a viable, medically recommended option for many people, it is very invasive without a guaranteed outcome. Some people may find relief from their painful symptoms, yet, like many procedures, it can often require more intensive medical treatmenteven after the first surgery was performed. Surger...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Cystocele is the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse that occurs after vaginal childbirth. During a vaginal delivery, the pelvic floor muscles can be compromised as they stretch to make room for the baby to make its grand entrance into the world. The pelvic floor muscles are designed to hold up the organs of the pelvis. A severe enough breach in the system can cause a prolapse. When these muscles are compromised, the organs are able to drift or “sag” down the path of least resistance until...
Feb 19, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Rectocele Symptoms A woman’s vagina is separated from her rectum by ligaments and tissues known as the rectovaginal septum. The tissues that line this wall are called fascia. At times, due to compromised pelvic health or pelvic injuries, a woman may experience a weakness of the vaginal wall and rectovaginal septum. When this occurs, a part of the rectum can bulge and protrude into the vagina. This is called a rectocele prolapse. What is Rectocele? Rectocele is a condition which causes the suppor...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Rectocele Repair Repair for a vaginal rectocele is pursued in order to correct the herniation or bulging of the bottom wall of the vagina. Symptoms of rectocele can become quite uncomfortable and painful over time. If left untreated, rectocele can lead to symptoms such as: the feeling of increased pressure or protrusion in the vagina or rectum, inability to defecate or feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowels, pelvic pain, and/or painful sex. Both non-surgical and surgical procedures for rec...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Rectocele Prolapse Rectocele is a herniation of the tissue wall between the vagina and the rectum. Over time, this tissue wall - also known as the rectovaginal septum - can become weakened resulting in a pelvic organ hernia or pelvic organ prolapse. In this article we will discuss what a rectocele is, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated. What is a Prolapsed Rectocele? A rectocele is a herniation, prolapse, or weakening of the rectovagianl septum (tissue wall between the rectum and t...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Pelvic Floor Stretches Persistent pelvic floor pain can be difficult to endure. Pelvic floor dysfunction issues can range between hyperactivity to pelvic organ prolapse. The result of both cases can lead to painful and embarrassing symptoms for both men and women. In this article, I will address helpful exercises and stretches that help free you of painful symptoms and aid in restoring pelvic floor and core function. To be clear, stretching is just one type of input into the pelvic floor system ...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Pelvic Floor Therapy Pelvic floor therapy is recommended for conditions where the pelvic floor and core system is not functioning optimally. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and its related conditions can be caused by many different things. These can include: Infections Pregnancy or childbirth Poor posture Trauma Chronic back pain Surgery However, PFD can also seem to have no cause and present itself with a host of painful symptoms. In some women, the cause of PFD can be a result of postpartum diastasis...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Is Pelvic Floor Repair Major Surgery? Pelvic floor repair surgery is the most common surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor repair is a broad term used to classify a variety of simple, surgical procedures for repairing the pelvic floor. The three surgeries for pelvic floor prolapse include anterior repair, posterior repair, and a hysterectomy. Although Restore Your Core does not provide any surgical treatment for pelvic floor issues, my hope is that this article may answer any questions...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Pelvic Floor Specialist Pelvic floor physiotherapists help women rehabilitate their pelvic floor region. The muscle groups within the core and pelvic region can be weakened by childbirth, surgery, genetics, heavy lifting, rapid weight gain, constipation, menopause, improper breathing mechanics, and more. These muscle groups aid in supporting the uterus, bladder, and bowels. They form a slinglike grouping from the pubic bone to the front of the tailbone at the back. Damaged or weakened pelvic flo...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Pelvic Floor Disorder Pelvic floor issues mostly occur when the pelvic floor muscles are lacking enough tone (hypotonic) or are too “tight” (hypertonic). Some people may experience weak pelvic muscles and core muscles from an early age. Others may not notice problems until after certain stages of life such as pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause. Something many women may not realize is that when pelvic floor dysfunction is present, it is a result of over toned, too short pelvic floor muscles. The...
Sep 15, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
