How to save someone from a pelvic floor muscle attack | Heather Rader | TEDxLSSC

[@jenamyallen]

My pelvic floor is tight, I've been dealing with the pain for years. It can consume my day and it can be so depressing. Thank you for the validation and information!

[@adityastyles259]

How do you know whether it's tight or loose

[@FortheBudgies]

There are solutions! You don't have to live in pain!

[@ritaworlock2675]

@@adityastyles259 The pain is unreal that’s how you know

[@adityastyles259]

I can help , muscel tightness can be caused by stuck stress and depression, you have to release it through chanting hare krishna mantra see on net and also chant ram 🧘‍♀️ , do manipuraka and muladhara healing , there are many ways to it one is , you should walk bear foot on soil or keep foot in soil for atleast 30 min , try to contact max Part of your body as possible , do it everyday atleast once a day it will be even great it soil is wet . do aum chanting of sadhguru in you tube it's called nada yoga by sadhguru do only his one no other guys

[@user-mp9lq3xv5b]

Do you have constipation ?

[@mandyn.7187]

This made me cry because I feel heard. Pelvic floor PT has been the greatest thing I ever have medically received.

[@debbieallen2650]

Me too!

[@utada_boy]

Same

[@elliec-f4529]

I’ve just been diagnosed with hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction, I’m 20!! It’s stolen the last 3 years of my life away from me, it got so bad that I was in constant severe pain every second of every day, it’s horrific, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy - I wish more people knew about this. Now I have a pretty good way at controlling the pain and I’m doing pelvic PT, I’ve been doing it for almost 2 months now and I’m starting to notice some improvements!! There is hope Xx

[@Addysuun]

i’m 20 also and i’ve been dealing with it since i was 18. i feel the same way and i also have hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction and had the same severe pain everyday every moment no break for so so long. i’m so happy we can come together and see that there is a way out

[@elliec-f4529]

Addysuun definitely!! Please keep me updated on your progress. My journey with physical therapy has been up and down but I feel like I’m getting somewhere. I recommend the book ‘A headache in the pelvis’ it’s written by specialists and dives deeper into how to treat it and things we can do as individuals to help ourselves, I’m reading it atm it’s very good:)

[@mmmdazzagoodmemeayzzz7264]

@@elliec-f4529 will you please tell me what your therapy consists of so I can help myself? Please please please

[@100wattproductions5]

@@elliec-f4529 thank you for the book recommendation. I am starting to have hope

[@madelinepepin]

I'm 22 and had similar issues. Now much better.

[@Munsjvc2]

YES! Say it louder for the people in the back! I had no idea about any of this until my pelvic floor started acting up. My daughter is 10 and I’m teaching her about her body early, because this is ridiculous. I wish someone had told me...taught me.

[@thedeepthinker5669]

This is a life saving Ted Talk that every woman needs to watch. We aren't told or taught this ... mine comes on so suddenly and it's such a debilitating spasmodic pelvic floor pain. I have other comments and I'm sorry for your pain too and wish u healing...I thought I was the only one

[@thehawtempress]

I didn’t even know how to relay what was happening to me. So thankful I did come across

[@paperinashes]

And not just women

[@danieldamata9199]

I thought I was going crazy with a bladder infection that, in fact, disappeared with stretching and relaxation exercises. Thanks for the validation

[@Richardangelo84]

Men deal with this too and it’s a nightmare, especially considering most doctors have no idea what they’re doing.

[@tube56t53]

Yh They just laugh at you and tell you its all in ur head

[@a.sz.3992]

That is true. Sometimes it includes suffering from sxual symptoms as well which make it more difficult to deal with. I believe too many people dont check with themselves/their therapists into (emotional flashbacks stemming from) csa/infant circumcision they might have bwent through.

[@rob-8582]

@@tube56t53 yes! Same here. It keeps you questioning yourself. It's maddening

[@cjb8659]

I’ve been dealing with it for 8 years! Doing Pelvic PT for the last 3 years, I’ve made some progress but quality of life is still not great.

[@irshadali4332]

@@cjb8659 3 year pt dint help ?

[@jessicalarsen7094]

I just got diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction. It’s been a nightmare for the past year. Going to specialist to specialist then finally getting the correct diagnoses. Everything she said is my symptoms. Going to therapy soon and taking medication. It’s going to take a long time to finally manage my symptoms but I’m hopeful . Anyone who has this you are not alone !!

[@jessicalarsen7094]

@@marisagennaro4157 I went to therapy but it hasn’t gotten better . It just feel so tight and I can’t get any relief . Some days are worse than others . I do stretches and using heating pads and muscles relaxers . I gained weight because of the medication the doctor gave me . Can’t lose weight because of the pelvic pain I have . Working out is so difficult. I wish I could go back to my old life . I know a lot of woman go through this . It’s hard but I am managing as best as I can .

[@SweetTea742]

@@jessicalarsen7094 Ohh nooo Jess! Hang in there 🙂

[@crystalcarmona9115]

@@jessicalarsen7094 Give it time. Take it slow. If one exercise hurts, have your pt adapt it to your needs or move on to another exercise. I spent 3 years in pt. I still need more, my case was really bad. It took over 2 years of dealing with constant pain after abdominal surgery. Every doctor I saw said I was making it up. Until one day my bladder seized up and I went 21 hours without being able to pee. A new Dr in the er diagnosed me and then finally, I was listened too. The pt I have is amazing. She was able to help so much. I still have problems with pain, but that is due to adhesions from the surgery. I'll always have pain, but pt has helped me decrease it to where I can stay out of the hospital. I wish you the best of luck.

[@Nimita_sg1]

@@jessicalarsen7094 how are you doing now? I have the same condition I'm in really bad pelvic/bladder pain can this all be tight pelvic muscles?

[@kristinm3166]

Do you take Gabapectin?

[@stephanienauman4975]

Pelvic floor physical therapy has been life changing for me. Didn't know that all my issues were related to one thing and was finally able to find relief after having this for a few years. I got too used to the pain, until it got so bad that I had to seek help and thankfully I chose a physical therapist. So glad I did! Also paired therapy with yoga and it has been incredible, they work together so well. I share with all my friends about this issue, it goes undiagnosed way too often.

[@Nimita_sg1]

Did you experience bladder pain too?

[@cmaSrinathP]

Now your better what is solution

[@a.sz.3992]

Just listening to this relieved the spasms and the unrelenting pain i am suffering from for the passing few years. Thanks for talking about it. And for somehow mentioning in the things that men also suffer from this condition.

[@Maria2475-t2x]

Thank you for this. We need this talk to be seen by more people.

[@smarmar400]

Dr. Rader changed the way that I view and deal with my pelvic pain. She gave me the knowledge and tools to assess, confront, and overcome a sometimes-disabling condition. This is the first TED Talk that's ever made me cry. She is amazing!

[@SirJohnHafner]

We are going to get through this🙏🏻We have the power to heal, find a pelvic floor therapist to guide you and practice mindfulness as well!! These are mind+body conditions.

[@jostorz8475]

2 trips to the ER in excruciating pain this past month, morphine helped tremendously, my pain was off the charts. 2 doctors and a male urologist clueless and writing prescriptions for hyper motility of my intestines which I knew it wasn't. Trying to explain this pain radiating up from my bladder not knowing what it was, all tests negative for infection, 2 CT Scans negative and I decided to do my own research. Thousands of dollars later and I know what the problem is, now to find the right doctor to treat it!

[@yuliaevdokmov8587]

Hi there ! Just wanted to tell you, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. I’ve had this condition for years. 3 ultrasounds, a CT scan, multiple infection tests- all normal , and countless trips to the ER I started to this I was nuts. I started having symptoms when I was 18 after episodes of panic attacks. Took years to get diagnosed. Can’t say I’m doing a lot better- but many days I’m actually not that bad anymore. Starting PT next week. Just thought I’d share and tell you that please don’t over think and don’t think you have some scary incurable disease. You do not. It’s literally just your muscles. You’ll be okay and well again. Lots of love ❤️

[@jostorz8475]

@@yuliaevdokmov8587 Thank you, your post actually helped me figure this out and find a doctor who knows what this is. I have just started PT with a therapist who specializes in pelvic floor pain and I am hopeful that it will be better. Best of luck to you 😊

[@michellejohnson5217]

I also spent time in the ER not knowing what this was. Excruciating blackout pain worse than labor.

[@moezbenmansour5547]

I had to go to five Doctors to get the right diagnosis. My last Gastroenterology informed me that it could be muscle spasm, and he recommended to a Male PT. I just had one session with my PT. I still have 12 visits to go. I keep my fingers crossed. Hope the pain will be reduced!

[@brianacallahan7575]

Story as old as time. I bounced around from specialist to specialist trying to figure out what was going on. Finally I mentioned it in passing to a doctor at my university. He knew the problem immediately. He has seen it with some of the schools athletes.

[@SweetTea742]

Did you do any therapy to help it?

[@ambermac77]

I’ve been in pain for a year and a half. The Urogynecologist couldn’t really help. Until it was suggested I go to physical therapy today. Setting up an appt ASAP!! I finally figured out what my doctor couldn’t tell me.

[@Addysuun]

Crying at this bc I was misdiagnosed for so long and it was really this simple all along

[@xyzzy5966]

I'm feeling this right now. I hope you're doing much better now with treatment

[@Addysuun]

doomsdaea I am!!!!! Thank god. I joke you’re doing well too. I wouldn’t wish this pain on my worst enemy.

[@Addysuun]

HOPE not joke..

[@xyzzy5966]

@@Addysuun I'm just starting my pelvic floor therapy, but I'm very hopeful! I'm having a laparoscopy to check for and excise endometriosis as well. I think things can only get better for you and me from here on in!

[@Addysuun]

doomsdaea that is amazing to hear. I want every single person with this disorder to have relief, truly one of the worst things. It’s awesome you’re starting pt

[@heatherakers5453]

I have pelvic floor dysfunction and interstitial cystitis. It is incredibly painful and depressing. It affects every aspect of my life.

[@carly.with.diabetes]

Me too.

[@FortheBudgies]

Eroding away quality of life is such a perfect way to describe it. So few doctors care about quality of life.

[@Zanyotaku]

I just started pelvic floor PT and was amazed by the difference I felt with the progress. I have chronic pain (endo, Vaginismus, PCOS, a number of other reproductive pain issues). It took me three weeks of sessions to release a single muscle and I nearly cried, because for the first time EVER when my PT probed the relaxed softened muscle it didn’t hurt. I’ve never been able to use tampons, medical exams were a nightmare, and thank god I’m asexual because that sure wasn’t on the table, but even exploratory curious attempts were met with frustration and angry brooding while laying a hot pad later on. I wish I had decided to go sooner, and I hope I can continue to see progress. Im already so grateful to my PT for the baby steps I’ve taken so far, and my goal is to lessen my day to day pain!

[@janathomaschutz7703]

I remember googleing like crazy to find answers when I was a teenager and there was NOTHING I could find about it. I'm so glad that there are people speaking about it in public. Thank you! I would love to have a community to share our experiences and feel supported, someboday has an idea how to do that?

[@jeffreid5616]

Couldn’t agree more, just reading the comments on this video makes me wanna cry. I’ve felt so alone throughout this entire thing and to hear that other ppl deal with this issue is such a relief. I would love to have a community page or forum of some kind for us to talk about our issues in regard to this ailment so that we can help support eachother.

[@kaylasheppard7746]

Try Reddit

[@Christine-zu7fi]

I have had pelvic pain all weekend and am trying to get into see a PT in the next couple of days. I do believe that our mental and emotional state can have a bearing on us physically so I had a reiki session as there was nothing more I could access to help me yesterday. The session released some emotions in me surrounding relationships. I think it helped a bit. This morning I’m about 50 percent better.

[@lienbijs1205]

I thought that I had problems with the nerves from my pelvic floor. Had unbearable pain for 3 days. It turned out I had gall stones stuck. Be careful with diagnosing yourself.

[@cmaSrinathP]

​@@lienbijs1205now your better or cure fulla please tell me

[@cmaSrinathP]

Now you cured

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Wow ,after ALL these years I'm finally finding answers on KZbin! I have had this issue since I got hit by a car in my tailbone at age 10 i'm now 40 . I've seen many many many dr's and specialists they don't help.

[@Roguey84]

Glad ur getting help now

[@lashawnablanton4649]

@@Roguey84 Thank you. God bless!

[@tube56t53]

@@lashawnablanton4649 who did u go to see

[@SweetTea742]

Did you do any particular exercises?

[@a.sz.3992]

Thanks for sharing this.I ve hit my tailbone while i was 12 y/o , so although i have been suffering from emotional flashbacks maybe this can also be a reason i suffer for the passing 8 years from tight pelvic mm .

[@TheMattj88]

This video and comment section is so... humanizing 😊

[@crev1018]

They should teach this in all sports

[@madelinepepin]

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Mental Health has a very strong correlation. PFD needs to be talked about more. My GYN told me NOT to go to PT. I still cannot believe it.

[@yasnitac82]

Yes. I've suffer from anxiety since i remember and im 39 years old now. And i have many issues with my pelvis. My chiropractor keeps telling me that is in my subconcious mind. I need to work with that to fix my pelvis, because your body follows your mind. I've been in many doctors, physio, osteo, gynecologist, etc with no results. Sometimes it makes things worse. Physio was the worse for me. I'm trying to practice mindfulness and breathing exercises now. Good luck.

[@madelinepepin]

@@yasnitac82 thanks for sharing :) have you been to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy yet? That has made a ton of difference and I am in less pain. Honestly my issue seems to be more hip related now. I also had to do an outpatient psychiatry program as I battled my first onset of OCD as soon as I got Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I was spiraling. But so thankful for my PT and therapists.

[@yasnitac82]

@@madelinepepin Not yet, but i've been in physio after pregnancy and she was an expert according to everyone for the pelvis floor muscles but made things worse, osteo, different physio, chiropractor, etc but they only make things worse. I have this issue for 12 years now and tried everything but nothing works =(

[@madelinepepin]

@@yasnitac82 my heart is with you ❤️ I know how you feel. What are your symptoms? There’s a Facebook group called Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for Women where we share advice and stories. You will be healed soon.

[@yasnitac82]

@@madelinepepin Oh you are such a beautiful soul. Thank you so much for your words. I have many symptoms, pain in ligaments of my pelvis, muscle pain, polyps, cyst in ovaries, heart palpitation, joundice when the pain gets worse, etc. I believe everything is connect it. So many years with this i started to think is more to do with an energy blocked, more like emotionally and pregnancy was the trigger . Thanks so much for the advise, i will definetely check facebook ;) x

[@gracea8345]

After years of insane pelvic pain, diagnsoed at 48 yrs old with endometriosis. I get attakcs of pelvic pain that leave me in debiltiating pain. After a lifetime of pelvic pain mu sister has found a pelvic floor physio that eased the spasms in minutes. Its taken a life time to believed.

[@Lindzo89]

It took me 3 years to be diagnosed. I was 15 when I fell down the stairs on my tailbone. I would get what to me actually were "attacks" and develop sudden excruciating pain in my lower abdomen. It felt like I was being knifed. No one knew why. I suffered like that for 3 years because of how uneducated drs were 10 years ago. Most didn't even know what pelvic floor dysfunction was. I had to go to the Cleveland Clinic to be diagnosed and told to get physical therapy. It's so sad how so many needlessly suffer. I'm glad to see this horrible condition is finally being given some light.

[@elliec-f4529]

How are you now? Have your symptoms started to improve yet?Xx

[@Addysuun]

@Jack Lampin what do you have exactly? hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction? it never “goes away” completely but is much much much more manageable.

[@Addysuun]

@Jack Lampin you need to go to physical therapy. it won’t be painful like it is or like it is now forever if you go to pt

[@Addysuun]

@Jack Lampin you need to continue to go to physical therapy. i don’t want mine either but we have to deal with it sometimes

[@elliec-f4529]

Jack Lampin pelvic physical therapy, and the supplement ‘D-mannose’. You can go into ‘remission’ with it, and there nothing to say you can’t be in remission for the rest of your life, you just have to keep up with the physical therapy and make it part of your daily routine basically forever (you get used to it, I enjoy it now) Xx

[@hermanchaves6723]

Thank You 🙏 endless blessings to you and your family 😊

[@elliet9404]

I found myself nodding many times listening to this while not sitting on my pelvis! (I have to balance on one side or the other.) My Tarlov Cysts are getting on my nerves!😮

[@annesevellec3381]

Your pain comes from Tarlov cysts ? I have myofascial pelvic floor syndrome, and also a Tarlov cyst but my doctor said that my Tarlov cyst was not the cause ? Thank you for your help

[@aimjbtnh3]

I fell on my tailbone/lower back in December 2022. It has led to nerve damage. I have hypertonic pelvic floor. Spasms. Levator Ani syndrome.....bad pain with sitting. Sacral plexus area still hurts 8 months later. My adductors have charlie horses and the left one is stuck in charlie horse position since March....deep in my adductors. It hurts badly and medication doesn't help. I may get Botox injections to see if it helps. It's disabling...I left two jobs because of this. I've seen many doctors and it wasn't until recently that I found a doctor who specializes in neuropelveology. I'm now hopeful

[@ProSanityMan-gr7sq]

It’s just so amazing how we’ve never heard of this problem for years and years at 1000 years that women have suffered and gave birth to huge families and all this time their pelvic floor needed some release… by physician?

[@adityastyles259]

also put your feet in soil for 30 min atleast or walk for 30 min everyday , it will bring back normal pelvic function and also speed up healing . try for sure it has helped remember with bear feet

[@aruntejagaddam6369]

Hi brother where are you from

[@adityastyles259]

@@aruntejagaddam6369 india why?

[@irshadali4332]

@@adityastyles259 Did you try PT?

[@adityastyles259]

@@irshadali4332 also see videos on which exercises or phisio exercises not to do for this because it's hard to find a good phisio and also see videos on breathing for pelvic pain I will share some link if you want

[@lisafinch3006]

This is my life..worst pain ever..every nerve and muscle affected....

[@cmaSrinathP]

Now you better what to do

[@deepknown4378]

I am a man and going through this same issue. I been to many doctors, but none of them know the source of my pain. I am glad that I found this video because I truly believe that this is what it is. I will start doing the stretches at home while I find a pelvic PT. I am hopeful that I will get rid of this pain!

[@lienbijs1205]

I also had very bad pain attacks In my pelvic floor for about 3 years.When I got after a few years heavy pain under my left shoulder blade I thought it was a compressed nerve. After a few days I got finally pain under my right rib and I got fever. It turned out that my pelvic floor pain were gall bladder attacks. I misdiagnosed myself for a few years. Problems in the area of the liver can cause pain in the pelvic floor or under the shoulder blades in my case. There is a long nerve, the phrenic nerve what can cause heavy pain in the pelvic floor or anywhere in your back, neck or head if the problem is actual in the gallbladder, liver et cetera. Maybe that is also something to exclude in your case! All that years I didn't have pain in my stomach.That only started when my gallbladder was heavily inflammated and also my pancreas and liver started to get inflammated. My gallbladder is removed and no pelvic floor pain at all anymore.

[@deepknown4378]

@@lienbijs1205 they are saying that is my oblique muscle and it makes sense because the MRIs didnt find any organ damaged thank God

[@drummerlynda]

For those doing physical therapy for your pelvic floor dysfunction is anyone doing internal electric tens stimulation? The idea is over 4 sessions some sort of electric current is applied to the pelvic floor muscles to over stimulate them so much that they finally just stop spasming. I'm nervous because I'm not sure how this is gonna feel or help but they have many patients have wonderful success!

[@neonhoneymusic]

Can we plz talk about the symptoms please???

[@lynnpoag8173]

Is this the same as what I would call over active bladder? I had this twice, both times while on my period right after the heaviest period flow. I also recently had to have a hysteroscopy due to thick lining in uterus. They had to scrape a lot of polyps.

[@annetta1111]

Thank you for this important topic!

[@ritaworlock2675]

I have hypertonic pelvic floor and Dyssenergia I’m actually off to the Cleveland clinic to get Botox at the end of June. The shaking and the pain is just way too much.

[@kingaberlakovich5585]

My pelvic floor is tight because of anxiety.

[@chipsnotchunks2620]

Me too. It's confusing until you finally know that's what it is. Horrific.

[@cmaSrinathP]

​@@chipsnotchunks2620what is the solution now you are better please tell

[@Darkguardian823]

So I am pretty sure this is me. I went and did heavy squats without ample stretching, and ended up with a catheter because my urethra closed off. I had Ben fighting with “prostatitis” and been on so many antibiotics, and never goes away. Just saw a new Urologist, she mentioned this. I am curious to see where this goes.

[@stephenkarla7113]

For me ten years ago at 40 years old this condition was not well known in the medical field. My gynocolgist found no problem with why I was in so much pain. Many test, exploratory surgery, scan after scan. I had no ovarian cyst nothing she could find should be causing the pain I was describing. She diagnosised me with interciois bladder. I was leaving work at lunch every day to come home and insert a catheter into my bladder and flushing my bladder with saline quart bottles. No relief

[@Justin1020304]

Even worse. You figured out what’s wrong and seeing 4 different pelvic floor therapists haven’t helped . That’s sorrow.

[@PenisSizeSurvey]

I feel like I've seen you in the discord lol.

[@misskatiescarlett6395]

I'm on my fifth pelvic floor PT for dyssynergia with obstruction. We will see if #5 helps.

[@thelaceygirl]

Please read The Way Out by Alan Gordon. Life changing!

[@electriceyeball]

My 74 yo mom is in agony in bed right now pelvic floor pain. The doctors can’t find a cause, so she lives in 24/7 agony 5 years now

[@Dhji876]

I found one but it was $250 a session with insurance. Had to stop going once I saw the first bill a month later. Where can you get affordable treatments?

[@stephaniefaulkner6816]

Hospitals usually have PTs. Just ask them if they have any PF PTs there.

[@shadesofpurple7283]

Omg i need advice! It's so hard to find any info. This sounds similar to what happens to me but in the form of "sudden severe cramping attacks". It usually happens after a few days of lower back pain. It feels like every muscle in my pelvic area is going to snap and I have to get in a very hot bath immediately. It passes after a few hours with heat and strong pain killers. I have no idea what to do, who to see or even what this is. It doesn't look like she is replying to any comments so if you're reading this and you have ANY idea or advice it would be appreciated

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

Oh my god. This is why I’ve been so f*cked up for the last 3+ years. I went to the gyn over and over and asking for anything I could do, not really an good options there. I was blaming all the pain on fibromyalgia but I began to notice myself tightening my abdominal muscles all the time then realized they were doing it on their own… time to see a P.T.!

[@OICU2]

I have severe interstitial cystitis. When I have flare-ups of pelvic floor muscle spasms it is more pain than I can bear and it usually lasts for 3 days. I desperately need to get these spasms to stop and the pain to go away much quicker than living through 3 days of it.

[@vlvchii]

Going next week finally and I'm so nervous...

[@felipemelchorhernandez6998]

I've been suffering for pelvic pain since long time ago especially if I sit for long periods of time. No dr has helped i have made different kind of exams like blood and urine and nothing shows up I need help I'm 30 years old been living like this for 10 years

[@Addysuun]

go to a pelvic floor physical therapist. it can change your life

[@Addysuun]

@Jack Lampin it can almost completely cure it. what are your symptoms? it can be different for men.

[@benbatting9770]

Google Michael Hodge overcome pelvic floor pain he has a great program

[@BirenDaftary]

@@benbatting9770 Yes Ben you are right. I am.following that program.and 2 weeks in it almost 50% of my pain has gone!

[@FPT84]

Emotional childhood trauma deep therapy helps release

[@slewis0688]

Suffering since 2009 and have chased after a diagnosis for years. I now live in cape coral florida and I am hoping you can recommend a PT closer to me. Fort myers area perhaps. I'm desperate and have 0 quality of life because of this. Please help me.

[@Hhhhhhhhh186]

Does it ever heal for good? I have hypertonic pelvic floor after a traumatic birth & 4th degree tear. I have graduated from PT recently and they sent me home with my exercises, my tennis balls, my pelvic floor wand for massage. But I have to keep doing my exercises every other day or the pain and tightness returns. Soon my son will be 2 years old. Do I just keep up this maintance for the rest of my life? I'm having a hard time accepting this. 😩

[@zinamatic]

Hip fracture (amongst others) after being waltzed over by an SUV last year - fell back onto tailbone on concrete. Went to many orthos/conventional doctors, no one asked about bathroom/bedroom. Sent me to muskuloskeletal and sports med but sure enough mris did not show hypertonic pelvic floor. Told me it was psychosomatic and to go to therapy for ptsd. Id steer clear of conventional clinics who see three dozen patients a day. Maybe try an osteopath for continued PT referral if your plan requires it. I was stubborn and persisted in my research. (Note, I did not give birth and have no other humans to take care of allowing me to obsess over healing.) I knew the pain getting worse over time was not normal. I was following Hannah Bower on IG and she has released a course on fit mama/pelvic floor. I purchased that in the meantime while searching for a private practice PT. Huge difference in care. Went to two private practice pelvic floor PTs bc one had a 3 month waitlist. On first visit, internal exam and manual release, 40% pain reduction. Went home with a wand and more perineal massage. Pain did return some but now I know what it is. The other pelvic floor PT also practices John Barnes Myofascial release. Her internal exam and release on me months later was much gentler and intuitive. We focused on nervous system down regulation and diaphragmatic breathing + some myofascial release in surrounding structures like abdomen. Gentle version of „gut smashing“ (look it up) with first a sock, then deflated ball on bed, now moving on to a firmer ball on couch before progressing onto firm surface. Breathing correctly! I was „reverse breathing“ and still do a lot but practice diaphragmatic breathing at stop lights or whenever I remember. When your system is working as designed the PF lengthens and shortens with breath. The cue that did it for me was „yawning the sit bones“ upon inhale - which relaxes the pelvic floor. Or „breathing into your lower ribs“, „360 breathing“. Pain dissipated to a mild dull ache for months before coming back (but not as bad) most likely due to stress/nervous system response. We are continuing to do breathwork. Discovered weak iliacus/psoas so we are working on that too so the whole system can work together. Starting Rolfing SI soon bc I have other injuries above&below hip. The body is smart and I have full confidence you can make a full recovery with the right help!!

[@motivationtube5399]

It goes away for good, everything does actually including hypertonic pelvic floor

[@snoozeydream9288]

@@motivationtube5399 how do you know

[@Joey-qb7mf]

From what I heard her say, she said that pain coming from the inside from conditions such as IB pain can cause PFS. So in effect IBS can cause pelvic floor dysfunction? All of this is very confusing I’ve heard people say the opposite. I’m sure people have suffered for years. You have to keep in mind everybody’s got a different cause. Don’t read all these comments and think that that’s gonna be you. People are usually commenting when they’re at their worse. Stay off the Internet, it’s not going to help

[@jakelabaylorable]

My pelbic floor PT gave up on me. Im in so much pain ive considered throwing in the towel on life itself.

[@jjackson3145]

I’m so sorry . Don’t give up . I’m right there with you. All it takes is that one right provider! I’m paying for you! God bless

[@MBison-oc5tc]

and now? i still have pain.

[@ILoveSlippers43]

My problem isn’t pain but annoying spasms here and there. Also just clenching. Like trying to unclench and I can’t. I’m trying but it’s a process. Trying to unclench dang it! Lol I’ve been doing relaxation and taking a break from some exercises and pelvic tilts, Etc for now.eventually I’ll get to a pt.

[@mariovangrichen8080]

I suffer from CPPS. However I don't have incontinence. On the opposite. I need a catheter to empty my bladder 95% of the time. Looks like I have pelvic floor spasm. I don't fit in any of the exercises I see on the internet. What can I do?

[@sweetvictory3100]

Mine is non stop something is causing this, not ok!!!!

[@speaktruth9989]

Very informative video

[@95bloc97]

ive been having issues since i was in elementary school :'( im 26 now..my life is horrible

[@elliec-f4529]

Will you be reaching out to a PT? For bladder symptoms my pt recommended me the supplement D-Mannose, it has cured almost all of my bladder symptoms as it’s reduced the inflammation on the lining of my bladder, also strong probiotics are great for gut health and helping to rebalance everything to boost healthy function as your symptoms improve with PT. I’m 2 months in and I’m starting to see improvements, best of luck always here if you have questions Xx

[@95bloc97]

@@elliec-f4529hello. that's good that you are seeing improvements. I am just going to finish with my GI doctors to rule out anything else because I am having a numerous amount of complications. Thank you for the recommendations

[@95bloc97]

@@elliec-f4529 hi ellie. Can I ask some questions about your symptoms? I am having a ton of GI issue which seem to improve at times when doing stretching. Im just curious what your symptoms were with pelvic floor issues if that's okay

[@elliec-f4529]

Nobody important i forgot to mention I also developed food sensitivities so can no longer consume gluten, dairy, caffeine, alcohol etc without becoming very ill, hopefully after longer treatment I’ll be able to add things back into my diet but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to have gluten or dairy again without being ill

[@95bloc97]

@@elliec-f4529 thank you for sharing that. I was curious to ask you because my GI doctors cannot seem to find what's wrong with me. I also have a few mental disorders to add to that. Im just trying to figure out whats wrong. Hope you continue to improve

[@Ida-Adriana]

There are no pts for hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction where I am in the UK, only for the opposite

[@pamstrachan3225]

Im in the uk too. Did you get help?

[@sammorris2934]

I've been seeing a well womens physio in london who does pelvic floor release work. Let me know if you want more details, as it depends where abouts you are in the uk. But I would recommend her.

[@Addysuun]

I hope you can find one. Truly a life saver

[@beehiveour]

@@sammorris2934 Hi Sam. I'm based in London. Could you send me her details?

[@sammorris2934]

@@beehiveour hello! The company is called Six Physio. Their main number is 0207 036 0286. Ask about the well womens physio. The therapist I saw was called Caoimhe McNamara. It was abit expensive but she helped me so much. They have a few clinics around london. I hope it helps! Good luck.

[@laureltrawick6452]

Where are you located

[@Dorahot]

Thank you❤️ helped me

[@mmmdazzagoodmemeayzzz7264]

My pelvic floor is so tight, I’m a man, someone please help me please

[@hanskazan7403]

searching for a good pelvic strech routine op youtube and do that every day

[@douglasfapp9816]

My sister is suffering right now. Only relief she has is acupuncture. Physical therapy has not help nor drugs. She tried ketilem ingections did not work.

[@caseydives]

Taking a short break from activities that tighten the pelvic floor intensely while engaging in stretching routines, deep breathing, and gentle massage has been initially helpful for me

[@FPT84]

Release childhood traumas with deep trauma therapy will help relaxing the muscles as emotions not wept organs will weep

[@cmaSrinathP]

Now you better ​@@caseydives

[@elizabethstrickler6635]

Is it common to get pelvic floor dysfunction after a low back surgery?

[@cmaSrinathP]

Now you better me also same problem

[@Roguey84]

I’ve been suffering for over ten years. And I had pt once but it didn’t seem to work. I’m working on my issues on my own now with what’s on the market. I will be seeing a pelvic pt soon. Constipatjon and frequent urination. I also feel like I can’t complete a bathroom trip. It has been a thorn to my existence. I believe I have sciatica and cant sit down for long . I also injured my tail bone but my issues started after childbirth. I had it up to here I need professional help

[@kaajalsharma1225]

Hey did you find any help with pt? Am also suffering with severe tailbone issue even after coccygectomy

[@FPT84]

Chiropractor? Osteopath? childhood trauma deep therapy? Andofcoyrse physical therapist

[@Roguey84]

@@kaajalsharma1225 yes I’m currently getting help from a pelvic floor therapist and it has been a roller coaster of improvements and sometimes me setting my self back. But education is key. Did you try seeking help yet?

[@adityastyles259]

@@FPT84 pelvic flour physiotherapist

[@adityastyles259]

And I think you should get physical exam and check if you have pudendal nurelagia. It's cure is also cushions and pt of pelvic floor. And do you have trouble folding leg

[@kellyann5388]

Does this include vulvodynia or is it separate?

[@brianacallahan7575]

I should also mention botox for the Pelvic floor. After lots of PT i went that route. My PT was right there instructing the doctor where to put the injections. Can’t recommend the results enough but oh so painful during the procedure.

[@TheJanayWellsShow]

Is this the same as trigger point injections that they do under a camera? Like a nerve block injection?

[@julieneed5665]

lov this thank you

[@redbarron6574]

Could recommend someone around Columbus Ohio

[@loucipher7782]

those damn surgeons and their fusion, they are worse than insurance salesman

[@janieraccoon]

I can't get past the idea of allowing a physical therapist to touch me down there. That's something I won't allow. I'm 67 and dealing with high tone pelvic floor muscles. Very painful. Gynecologist diagnosed it. I'll never go back to a urologist.

[@dorothygreen4271]

I suffer from Chronic Pelvic pain . What can I do about it in order to finally get rid of it ?

[@adityastyles259]

Go to a good pelvic flour physiotherapist and also use your own brain and also see a urologist or some doctor . If you have sharp needle like or burning pain then you might have pudendal nerve , it can also be cured with good physiotherapist of pelvic flour

[@quellerox]

go to a pelvic floor therapist :) eventually they will teach you how to do it at home manually or with a pelvic floor wand. this helps to release the pain. good luck! i feel your pain literally and figuratively xx

[@dorothygreen4271]

@@quellerox Thank you for sharing this with me !

[@adityastyles259]

Use special cushions for it , see pelvic health channel and others also on KZbin, also see donut or round shape cushions, as per your need

[@jafaralijaffery636]

hi ma'am

[@WorldRenownedPsychicBearMedium]

I have prolapse the spasm are unbearable make sick and cause diarrhoea constipation at times. Only thing that word is CBD oil

[@user-ew7jv2sz9w]

Its agony

[@umar3298]

Man suffer from this condition too but no one cares

[@tommac21]

This is actually funny. Yeah these Drs, aren't trained for this. Because it's not necessary. Don't you think they would have if it was.

[@irenetruebaleon221]

It's sad that empathy can't be bought

[@cwit5479]

baluga, all u ca think cant even hear her , liek OMG tose paints are tight girl