How to Safely Modify Yoga Poses After Hysterectomy or Pelvic Prolapse

Learn safe Yoga poses after hysterectomy or with pelvic prolapse problems guided by Physical Therapist Michelle from www.pelvicexercises.com.au This instructional video helps you modify some common intense Yoga poses to keep your pelvic floor safe from injury.
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[@michellephysio]

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[@rosekourie1532]

7.5 weeks post abdominal hysterectomy and first time back on the mat today. Great modifications, super helpful, many thanks. These exercises should keep my slight prolapse in shape!

[@yvettebennett6170]

New to your channel for a couple of weeks now. This is very helpful as well as other videos. Thank you.

[@jujuwanaahbeat2686]

Hi, Michelle! this is so helpful!!! thank you for sharing this to us who are lost on how we can start exercising again

[@yvonnewhite1604]

Found this really helpful. Don’t have prolapse (luckily) but do have diagnosis of osteoporosis so any yoga adjustments are great. Thanks Michelle.😊

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

Thank you Michelle. I have searched YT and internet and you hands down have the safest, most informative instructions. I am 47 and just had a full hysterectomy and consider myself an “exerciser”. I am 2 weeks post op and am itching to do something bc I feel great- almost normal, but I know I need to wait. I will definitely comb all of your videos to create a starting plan. MOOOOO!!!! Lol! Thank you so much for all you do. ❤️

[@michellephysio]

My pleasure Nancy - take things slow and yes Moo ;)

[@roshanwright3436]

VERY helpful!

[@tinathompson591]

GREAT VIDEO 👍👍👍 Thank you FOR DOING THiS VIDEO 🙏🙏🙏 GREAT exercises !!

[@michellephysio]

Our pleasure Tina, glad it helps out

[@rocelynnligayabucog7397]

Just had a full hysterectomy last August and this really helps. Thanks

[@manoharlalmahajan302]

Very innovative 👍👍👍

[@staciadiamond7159]

thank you for making this video.

[@michellephysio]

Pleasure

[@ranjitapradeep611]

These videos r really very effective & awesome after my hysterectomy Thanks Michell 👍

[@powerisinsoul7061]

Hello mam.. Can I ask you some questions if possible.. How is ur life after hysterectomy 1) Is there any pain. Are there any problem or so .. And when to start exercising

[@sridevitata100]

Thanks a lot for your advice

[@michellephysio]

@Sridevi Tata Always welcome! Hope this helps and thank you so much for your feedback and support!❤️🌺

[@vasukiramachandran4431]

Amazing Michelle as always

[@michellephysio]

@Vasuki Ramachandran Thank you for the lovely comment ❤️🌺

[@sanadora_mistika]

Thank you

[@caterinafindsen6171]

Wonderful tips. Thank you

[@michellephysio]

@caterinafindsen6171 You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the tips helpful. Happy to help!❤️🌺

[@deepikakilaparty9972]

Thank u

[@hannahchambers6481]

Hi Michelle, this video is super helpful. Thankyou. Can I ask, about child’s pose and prolapse? Is Child’s pose a safe pose for people with PF problems and prolapse?

[@CS-ow4gl]

So helpful !!! I need to do hip flexor stretches that are safe

[@michellephysio]

@CS-ow4gl my pleasure - happy to help!💓

[@doreenbeitter5456]

I had been practicing the wide low squat (though unable to have the whole foot on the ground) because another channel for over 50 year olds said it’s a must do stretch. I had a hysterectomy a few months ago and dealing with pelvic floor issues. I never thought to ask the dr about that particular stretch/pose. Only restriction he said was no heavy lifting. Me and my pelvic floor thank you.

[@michellephysio]

Great that you found out now Doreen, all the best

[@mgkos]

Michelle I’ve found your videos & advise so helpful thank you. Question, if you use a pessary (women’s Health Physio fitted) do you still need to modify the forward folds? The 100’s, Bow & Plank are obvious, but the folds? In wide leg seated? Many thnx

[@michellephysio]

Again depends on the fit of the pessary and assess exercise related symptoms to know for sure

[@poonamsinghal9077]

Hello, I just had a uterus removal surgery 1st April 2021, so after how much time can I start with these exercises?

[@lathalaveena6133]

Thank u ma'am for this imformative video... I am on my fifth wk after my abdominal Hysterectomy...is it ok to lie down on floor for these postures...since my doctor restricted sitting on floor and avoid bending and heavy lifting

[@Idela905]

Thanks for these modifications, I was wondering if downward dog is safe and if not what is the alternative? Thank you

[@michellephysio]

Hi I don't see a problem with downward dog for most women who are physically able to manage it, it's not one that's likely to overload the pelvic floor

[@ashnaachu470]

Hii😍 mam plz one more video recovery from overy operations and falopian tube removed people

[@prasannasreedhar]

Mam, I had abdominal myomectomy to remove 17cm fibroid attached above uterus just 5 months back. Uterus is safe. Can you please share me good videos of doing possible kegels, abdominal exercises to get rid of fat belly and to maintain uterine hygiene.

[@darshanachudasama5690]

Hi today 4 weeks for my tummy tuck shall I do these?

[@baranwalp]

Hi.6 month back both overseas and uterus removed..For tummy tuck which excersice I should do .37 age

[@Ms-anonymous]

Hi I had my uterus taken out about 7 months ago and I waw wondering can i do ur exercises

[@obscurelyvague]

What about after bi-lateral hip replacement surgery or bilateral knee replacement surgery.?

[@rawaanaly759]

Hi .my hysterectomy done 4 month ago .can I do these exercises.

[@zmazhar5473]

Hello dear I'm biggest fan of you You are doing great Jon Ford ladies ❤ Thanks dear I'm 40 years old can we start after 4 weeks hysterectomy surgery??

[@yunishaoduorioduori7939]

How can rid of puffy stomach after uterus surgery . my surgery was29 January 2020

[@soniabejarano5739]

Dear Michelle, thank you very much for your helpful video. I had my hysterectomy in March 10th 2020 and unfortunately no one recommended me to do pelvic floor exercises until about 2 weeks ago :( When I got strong enough to start doing yoga (1st May) I started very gently and with light beginner postures, but I had no precautions in modifying any. Out of the postures you describe in this video I did the unmodified forward bend, and the unmodified planks (on my hands and forearms). Is it too late to start modifying the poses now? also, at some point you talk about pelvic floor problems, could you explain what problems exactly you are referring to? also, is it too late for the pelvic floor exercises you recommend in other videos? Thank you!!

[@julielowden9171]

Is down dog safe? And another one they use in piyo is down dog spilt when both hands are on mat and one leg is up on air.

[@chehakchadha9278]

Hello Thanks for this wonderful video. Can I do these modified exercises after 5 weeks of abdominal hysterectomy?

[@michellephysio]

@Chehak Chadha •Hi there, this really depends on the type of abdo hysterectomy, overall recovery and general strength. Check with your specialist at your postop review and ask when you can return to gentle core abdominal exercises to know for sure in your situation. All the best for your recovery!🙏

[@chehakchadha9278]

@@michellephysio Thank you 😊 🙏🏻

[@michellephysio]

@Chehak Chadha you're most welcome! ❤️

[@ramandeepkarwal1203]

Hello mam can we do after one month hestertocomy pl reply 🙏🏻

[@shamithakamalakshshamithak5096]

Madam shall i do these excercise after 1 month of histerectomy please tell madam

[@danielarusso4877]

HI Michelle, I've jist started teaching yoga and I ha e a student who has a prolapse. I read an article today that says she ever we draw in the abdominals in addition to breathing we should be lifting the pelvic floor to avoid placing extra strain on that area. Can you confirm whether this is true for someone with a pelvic prolapse. Any other tips or suggestions greatly appreciated. Also what is the best position to do pelvic strengths ing exercises. Oftentimes you see these performed from bridge pose in a yoga class but I just read that we should be softening the glutes when we do pelvic floor strengthening and you would need to engage the glutes in bridge pose. It is better just to be sitting or lying on your back? TIA! Dani

[@michellephysio]

Hi Daniela good questions thank you! It's really too much to expect many women with prolapse to activate their pelvic floor muscles during Yoga poses as many have pelvic floor dysfunction and can't activate their pelvic floor correctly. The pelvic floor should be strong enough to withstand the exercises/poses they do. I think appropriate exercise selection for them is far more important along with regular pelvic floor training which of course can be incorporated into dedicated pelvic floor exercises during the class. Yes the glutes should stay relaxed with pelvic floor exercises; many women mistake glute contraction with pelvic floor contraction which is entirely incorrect. Yes keep pelvic floor exercises to lying, sitting and standing as you suggest so that women understand how to do this exercise correctly. Keep bridging for strengthening the glutes which is one of the main reasons for doing this pose. Hope this adequately explains for you and your clients, keep up your good work!

[@voyantesorciere6348]

Research hypopressive breathing technique. When pulling the navel in towards the spine as you mention or sucking in the abs (and on exertion) you should be exhaling to reduce pressure in the abdomen not inhaling.

[@titaschatterjee8736]

After hysterectomy from which day may I start this type of exercises?

[@bishnuacharya7128]

Hi this is very helful for apendix

[@cindyalexis616]

Found your channel absolutely wonderful I am about 10 weeks post hysterectomy and major prolapse repair surgery. I have sutures attached to my ligaments that will be dissolving by May. Fearing . If I don’t strengthen those muscles that the pelvic floor will not stay intact after my sutures dissolve Definitely need to strengthen them. Are there any Yoga exercises available for me? Thank you again.🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@michellephysio]

@cindyalexis616 Hi there, I hope you’re recovering well. I really need to make a vid featuring pelvic floor friendly Yoga poses because there is definitely risk in some of them as you can see from this video. Full healing takes at least 3 months and thereafter the risk of repeat prolapse is increased so allow your body to fully heal before recommencing Yoga. Meanwhile I’ll get some filming done on this important topic, thanks so much for prompting me on this, best wishes to you 🙏

[@cindyalexis616]

My gosh thank you so much I had my surgery 11/17 and am so ready I’m afraid of forward folds and Childs pose but I miss them not sure if I can do them now I did try a few days ago but only spent a few seconds I did try to engage my core and pull up my floor as I was breathing

[@darshanachudasama5690]

Hi can I do this poses in my 3rd week after tummy tuck? Or it's too early? Please suggest

[@michellephysio]

Too early to do exercises after a tummy tuck Pearl - seek your doctor's advice for when it's safe to return to abdominal exercises, I would think that walking would be the most that would be advised at the moment but please check to be sure

[@paula2wetzel]

Hi, I'm new to your channel and greatly appreciate these modifications. I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and had a sling put in for my bladder. Are these mods also best for this stage of recovery i.e. maintence mode?

[@michellephysio]

Hi Paula yes these modifications are useful for long term maintenance

[@NaomisMovies1]

7 weeks ago I had my uterus removed and had my bladder prolapse repaired with mesh. Can I do shoulder stand ?

[@michellephysio]

@NaomisMovies1 Hello, your body is healing internally for the next 3 months. Post-op healing can be deceiving because your wound will usually look healed from the outside but it’s not healed fully internally. I strongly recommend against doing shoulder stand and any intense Yoga poses following mesh repair.

[@Kalomesnigdha]

Hi, my endometriosis open surgery done last 29th feb 2020. When I try this exercise? Right now I'm unable to do this. My dressing going on. Please help me.

[@michellephysio]

Hi Snigdha it's early days to be doing intense Yoga exercises with an open wound. Wait until you have your surgeon's approval to commence intense Yoga exercises

[@shanasr2612]

Hello dear Michelle..... Nice to see your videos.... My hysterectomy done 11 weeks ago... But there is problem of urethra with me... Treatment is going... Shall I start any exercise to reduce my tummy or can i wait until I resolve this urethra prblm... Please advice

[@michellephysio]

@ shan asra definitely wait until you have resolved your urethral problems and are fully healed. Then the best approach short term will be walking and managing your weight through diet. All the best for your recovery!

[@shanasr2612]

And dear thank you 🌹🌹🤗

[@ranjitadas5181]

Heels down and heels slide exercise can be done by people who have prolapse

[@tessaburkhamer3856]

Lovely TY:) Do you have any suggestions as to how to help with a post hysterectomy uterine prolapse? Sadly I thought my prolapse would be repaired with surgery, however I still have the prolapse...even a slight buldge 😑

[@michellephysio]

Hi Tessa this won't be a uterine prolapse as the uterus is removed during the hysterectomy. Perhaps the top of the vagina has descended and this needs to be assessed by a medical practitioner or Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and then managed accordingly. Yes it's a good idea to modify some Yoga poses after hysterectomy or with to reduce the load on the pelvic floor too, all the best!

[@tessaburkhamer3856]

@@michellephysio Yes that is exactly what has happened. TY for responding

[@sridevitata100]

I had my Hisectromoy(TLH) 10 weeks before.My doubt is for these yoga poses can I sit down or I have to do it on my bed? Because my doctor advised me not to bent and lift heavy weights. Please guide me.

[@michellephysio]

@Sridevi Tata wait until 12 weeks after surgery before commencing exercises and only if your doctor has given you permission to return to general exercises Sridevi. It's best to do Yoga exercises on a firm surface rather than on the bed. All the best!

[@sridevitata100]

Thanks u very much..... One more thing please clarify.... Can i do my normal exercises squats, pushups,plank etc.which we all do to loose weight? I had my TLH 5 months back.

[@nafilath8615]

Hii dear have you started exercising after hysterectomy when did you start exercising I am 3 months post surgery what are the exercises that I can do to lose weight please reply

[@sujathasudheendra2837]

How many weeks post surgery can we start these exercises?

[@michellephysio]

@Sujatha Sudheendra post-op exercise really commences when your surgeon has given permission to recommence general exercises. This can vary according to the type of surgery performed and the post-op recovery so be sure to ask your surgeon first. All the best! 🙏

[@sujathasudheendra2837]

@@michellephysio : Thanks a ton!! Visiting my Doc for my check up. Will ask her

[@awesomeness86]

Hi i had watched another video of yours. Another question do i have to do modified ab exercises permanently now that i have a hysterectomy. Can i do squats? Is it only abs? Can i do butt bridges? Im 35yrs old and want to get back into shape but i had no idea about any of this modified exercises until i was doing planks and on my second day my surgery area was too sore to do planks. Can i do lunges? How do i modify them if im not able to? I had my hysterectomy september 2019. Will i ever be able to do the normal exercises again?

[@michellephysio]

Hi there, good questions! What you can do ultimately depends on how well your pelvic floor muscles are working. Most women can safely do lunges, avoid heavily weighted deep wide squats, bridges are great glute exercises and these can be safely weighted by most women post hysterectomy

[@GoddessWoman1]

How long do you need to modify after hysterectomy?? I'm 6weeks post surgery and would like to start going to classes at some point.

[@michellephysio]

Hi, full internal healing takes around 3 months. First get the approval of your surgeon to return to general exercises and then take care especially during the healing time frame. If your pelvic floor is weak you may need to modify the exercises you choose long term to minimise your risk of prolapse long-term all the best

[@GoddessWoman1]

@@michellephysio Thank you!!

[@priyankapaul3348]

Can these exercises be done by anal prolapse patient