What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy - a physical therapist tells all!

[@rhileynnna]

This video made me cry. I’m currently at a point where I’m so scared that I will have to live with this agonizing pain forever. You’re giving me some hope. Thank you.

[@Mar-sb1ss]

You will be fine 🙏🏼

[@myriahconlin733]

I hope your pain reduced. I know how bad it can be. It can be excruciating. ​@@Mar-sb1ss

[@mellisa5016]

So glad you’re spreading awareness!! I can’t tell you how many docs and surgeons I’ve gone through that have NEVER even mentioned pelvic floor pt!! I only found out about it through a hysterectomy support group. I have endo with an extensive surgical history for it, 3 c-sections and more recently a hysterectomy. I had to ask my surgeon for the hysterectomy to refer me for therapy after still having issues. I just started and so happy I found out about such a thing. More women need to know about it.

[@Jessicasvalant]

I'm so glad you were able to ask for it yourself! Yes doctors and surgeons need to talk more about it!

[@debiwillis9045]

When my prolapse happened and I asked my gyn why this wasn't addressed at previous appointments as I had many symptoms indicating. She said they dont tell women because then thats all they will concentrate on. Made me sooo angry...she also didn't tell me about therapy.

[@mellisa5016]

@@debiwillis9045 that is infuriating! I had to mention it twice to my surgeon and she finally agreed to put in the referral. I made sure to tell her how many women share success stories after pelvic floor therapy. It can help with so many symptoms that some women have no clue are fixable or would seem unrelated. Unfortunately many docs are quick to just prescribe meds to mask the problems. I wish more medical care providers would approach care in a multi disciplinary way.

[@simplehealthyliving4681]

Thank you for commenting on this. I wish you health and joy. Your medical history, how did it affect your daily life like sitting, urination, defecation, walking and vaginal sexual activity (intercourse, some pleasure feeling and any orgasm from time to time)? How has pelvic floor physical therapy changed any problems in any of the above? Could you kindly elaborate a little? I am pregnant but scared about pelvic floor issues after delivering the baby. The gynecologist recommended pelvic floor physical therapy in case there is incontinence, repeated UTI or problems in basic feminine sexual desire and response.

[@olatutuakinyelure9680]

Okay I was on bladder pills. I noticed I'm not coughing and leaking after using this suzanne summers knock off thing

[@robinnovakfitnessandnutrition]

Thank you such an important topic that so many dr’s don’t address for so many ❤

[@Jessicasvalant]

You are so welcome!

[@giselleduff1001]

This was kind, informative, clear and encouraging. Great video! I'm sure you took a lot of apprehension out of this for many viewers.

[@Jessicasvalant]

Thanks so much!

[@debbiestelter58]

This is so good to see. I have started with a therapist as of January. She has been so very helpful and things I have learned is what is in this video. Thank you

[@kristyleavitt8007]

Thank you for creating this video! I’m pregnant with my first baby and want to do pelvic floor physio (as multiple people have recommended it while pregnant), but I’ve been feeling super nervous and anxious about it. Thank you for clearly and kindly explaining what it entails and its benefits! I’m feeling a bit more comfortable with the idea of going to see a pelvic floor PT now 😊

[@cheryldant4072]

This is something I was never told about when deciding to have children.....4 children later and a partial hysterectomy; my specialist suggested this as I have been having pain/discomfort. This needs to be talked about! I'm 51 and had no idea..... Doctors are doing an injustice to their patients by not talking about the pelvic floor and the therapy that's available....thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@AnxMa]

Hi, I'm a mo cap performer and I gotta say you have some really useful exercises on your channel. Being in shape for an audition is a chore for me but those quick workouts at home are what I needed. Especially since motion capture sessions are getting more and more demanding. PS. You almost saw me in the new Resident Evil 4 game as Leon :)

[@stacyfolston7243]

So happy I found your channel! ✨

[@DavidPhillips-y6y]

I've had major problems and they can't find anything wrong. Urologist said he likely going to refer me for this physical therapy and that I would be the perfect candidate. Thanks for this video

[@CarolineJordan]

Great video! ❤

[@abbykerr1759]

This was so helpful - thanks for being so informative :)

[@cristywise6259]

Very helpful...you create calm within me. Thank you!

[@rachaeldecindis5394]

This was fantastically helpful

[@katherineafzal2315]

I recently had hysterctomy and on my follow up visit I asked the NP to write a RX for pelvic floor therapy, even though she insited that I did not need one!🙄

[@Jessicasvalant]

Good for you!! Yes you have to advocate for yourself for sure!

[@MinistryoftheKingdom]

Thank you sister for this divine confirmation from the Lord

[@DorethaHall]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@DorethaHall]

Great info !!

[@Sandra-studiohq]

Very helpful video! Thanks so much for explaining.

[@ashi333y]

Thank you so much!

[@shar7508]

This is great! Is there a point where pelvic floor physical therapy will not work and one needs surgical intervention?

[@neonekota]

6:01 then i just have the worst luck because internal exams have always been painful....😮‍💨

[@alexandermike5389]

Thank you for the information in this video. Can PFT help with IC?

[@sun2theshine938]

❤Thank you

[@beatriceaddo9115]

This is very informative, thank you so much for what you do, yiu such an amazing human being 😊, my question is, can you see the pelvic floor physical therapist before the doctors, in cases where you not going to go through any surgery. You have released you have a bit of prolapse but don't need surgery for it.

[@Jessicasvalant]

Definitely! Seeing a pelvic floor PT before surgery is a great option.

[@lynne3989]

​@JessicaValantPilates I was lucky enough to see an associate Dr. Instead of primary for prolapse. But he only diagnosed as likely by symptoms. Even though I live in a fairly large city. I only have one I could be referred to. And I can't see gyn until March. It's January as I comment here. So I could try to get my referral to pelvic floor therapist earlier! Like now?!

[@SamuelD-y1x]

great inbformation here, thanks, really great video thanks for the tips, so when I finally read the updated version that Mario Volpstein pcame up with, it was the rock hard feeling that suddenly shocked my whole body into a state I forgot was possible, yeah really super charged and ready to go, goolging what he put up

[@katherineafzal2315]

What do you need to look for when trying to find a PT for pelvic floor therapy?

[@Jessicasvalant]

Someone who is licensed and you feel comfortable with! You'll want to look at things such as what other services they offer, how long they have been specializing in pelvic floor, if they take insurance, etc.

[@lauraalston8012]

Will Pelvic floor therapy help with coccyx bone pain?

[@Zorka7]

I have not found that pelvic floor physical therapy is covered through insurance at all. It’s an out of network expense that is very expensive. At least $250 per session but can run much higher depending on your area. One near me was close to $400. I paid for a few sessions and didn’t feel feel any benefit so won’t be continuing.

[@ofeliaguzman8640]

Why is it that doctors don’t talk about this to mothers before or even after we give birth??

[@Shadaan_Here]

Hi dear..i follow ur channel...but one question lingers on my mind us that if u r so active n fit in ur life then why on the earth prolapse happened with u????????????

[@BhavyaNasa]

Can this therepy helps to cure PCOD??

[@emb74]

Sorry. At 77 I’ve had too much poking and prodding of my body. Not going to allow a PT to do an internal exam.

[@aryzka8952]

Is it still effective at the age of 62 to do this exercise to treat prolapse? Previously the doctor said surgery was required

[@carolineberg5450]

I'm 62 and it is helping me a lot.

[@susanrivera8922]

I just decided to research pelvic floor therapy and came across your video… could going for a lymphatic massage having pelvic floor problems help as well?

[@ShelbyGanim]

I don’t leak but everything is super sensitive/painful down there . I can feel everything. Do you think this is muscle damage & possibly have nerve damage?

[@kelb6073]

Do you have painful periods? Surgeries? Could be many things. Fibroids, endometriosis, nerve pain

[@marieanne8317]

I’m the same, have you tried anything to improve it that has worked if so what was it?

[@DianaMarie23051]

You can search online what pelvic floor physical therapy entails. Her explanation is nice but they explain so much more than what she has mentioned. Just to a simple search.

[@maygungreer1395]

So I have a question , you said they can do exams in either vaginal or anal and I'm honestly not comfortable with something going on the out door 🥺🥺🥺, I'm 26 I just had a hysterectomy and they are sending me to a therapist and I'm scared of what's going to happen everything is so painful I can't hand anything down there

[@jackieh2434]

Be open with your PT about your concerns ❤ They should make sure you’re comfortable

[@angiesworld8038]

My doctor is going to put me on pelvic floor exercises due to my pain with intercourse.

[@neonekota]

Did you start yet? How long do you have to do it before there's any improvement? I just got recommended for the same thing today 😵‍💫

[@angiesworld8038]

@@neonekota No, I didn't start yet because I didn't get a call back. I'll schedule an appointment with a gynecologist and see what they will do.

[@neonekota]

@@angiesworld8038 Oh okay. Then I hope everything will go well for you

[@Janaceks_Dad]

Im a gay man and the doc I’m seeing recommended PFT to make receptive anal sex less painful and more enjoyable. I haven’t followed up bc I can’t bring myself to bring it up with a therapist. And I notice that this is not discussed in this video. So how effective is PFT in treating gay men with this issue?

[@lynnweidmann7902]

❤❤❤

[@zz424]

i thought you would show some of the exercises??? wth???

[@FitNFun-LawofOne]

Wtf... you didn't even show us how to do the exercises. How am I going to heal 😢

[@lauraalston8012]

There’s other videos that show the exercises.

[@karim.mmmmmmm]

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[@GuruSingh-kl1qt]

Its help in anal fissure?

[@Michelle5555555555]

talk too much, get into the exercise

[@jadef8204]

thank u so much for this information 🫶🏽