Find Relief From Menopause Pelvic Floor Conditions
Have you recently been dealing with symptoms of menopause? If so, you may have noticed some significant changes in your body. A common after-effect of menopause is pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is when the pelvic floor muscles are weakened or impaired in some way, leading to various symptoms and functional problems. Your pelvic floor muscles in the lower part of the pelvis support the pelvic organs, including your bladder, uterus, and rectum.
Our physical therapists at Revive Physical Therapy in Issaquah, WA are experts in treating women’s health issues, including postmenopausal pelvic disorders. We handle each session with sensitivity, compassion, and respect for privacy.
If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, call us today!
Why Do Pelvic Floor Disorders Happen?
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a broad term that includes many disorders, such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other sensory and emptying abnormalities of the lower urinary and gastrointestinal tracts.
Pelvic floor disorders typically occur after menopause due to drastic changes in hormone levels, aging, and a history of vaginal births. Often the estrogen levels drop, magnifying the changes muscles experience with age, leading to a weakening of pelvic support structures, which can lead to pelvic organ prolapse when one or more pelvic organs drop out of place.
How We Treat Menopause-Related Pelvic Floor Issues
After a comprehensive evaluation of your condition, your therapist will conduct specialized tests to determine the best treatment for your specific needs. The most common techniques that we use to treat postmenopausal pelvic floor dysfunction include:
- Pelvic Floor Exercises: Pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles in your pelvic area. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can improve urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and other postmenopausal issues.
- Neuro Retraining and Biofeedback: These techniques incorporate pelvic floor muscle activation during simulated daily activities. A biofeedback device provides visual and auditory stimuli to help you practice exercises and receive immediate feedback about your performance. The goal is to make these bodily changes without equipment eventually.
- Education: Pelvic floor dysfunction can be difficult to understand, so our physical therapists will teach you more about your condition and how you can manage symptoms at home.
If you’ve been experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, contact Revive Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our dedicated Issaquah, WA physical therapists.
Sources
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29914808/
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