Using Biofeedback Devices For the Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Floor Exercises)

In this video, we talk about using biofeedback devices to help with pelvic floor function. It is advisable to speak with your pelvic health physiotherapist before using any devices. If you don't have a PT, you can find one on our website: specialists.th...
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[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

👋 Thanks for watching! I get a lot of comments every day and at the moment, I am struggling to keep up with answering them all 😅 I will do my best to answer your question in good time. If you would like to ask me a question directly, you can book a short 1:1 zoom coaching call: geni.us/V8rJ 👩🏼‍💻

[@jennwhiting3450]

Hi there. So happy to have discovered your content! I'm curious how well these devices indicate relaxation of the pelvic floor (for hypertonic cases)?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Jen, some of the Kegel 8 devices come with a relaxation program. They similar to TENS units. If you decide to buy one to treat a hypertonic pelvic floor, make sure it has a relaxation program 😊

[@saltberry1]

Is there a device that can be purchased in the US for relaxation?

[@bigred9428]

It seems like the second one is truly biofeedback. The first type just tests and records your grip. Thanks for the details. They are very difficult to come by.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Thanks for watching!

[@sabrinablancarte7425]

I have a sluggish colon and a displaced pelvic floor would these devices help? And if so which one?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Sabrina, these devices won’t stimulate the smooth muscle of the colon. When you say your pelvic floor is displaced, what do you mean?

[@StuffBudDuz]

The side angle shot distances you from the viewer. Just use jump a cut with the front angle shot. The side angle shot only works when you have an interviewer or interviewee across from you. Otherwise it's quite distracting, and considered amateurish to use it. Film School 101.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Bud, giving advice on a 5 year old video which was one of the first I had ever created as a solo KZbinr with no film-making experience doesn’t really add any value. It was amateurish because I was, and still am, an amateur!!

[@sashagamino2268]

The flower empowered, Hi, I love your channel name. or the video. Thank you so much for the video. I really like the top you're wearing In the video and wondered if you'd be kind enough to tell me where it’s from. Thanks again for the video. And thank you in advance if you can tell me were your top is from.❤️xo, Sash

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Sash, thanks for the feedback. The top is from SuperDry. It’s about 2 years old so not sure if they are still carrying it but you may find it online 😊

[@kavittamaker4813]

Hi Saima, I have been diagnosed with Dysnergia. I need to retrain my pelvic floor for constipation. Can this device be useful ? Which of the two is a good option for retraining the pelvic floor for Dysnergia?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Kavitta, with Dysnergia you need to focus on relaxing the pelvic floor as it’s the inability to relax the muscles for defecation that causes the constipation. These devices could make the condition worse. I suggest you work on relaxing/lengthening. You could try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrbYZKGgJWEY5Y

[@shivamgupta2842]

I am also suffering from dysnergia from birth. What symptoms you have?

[@kavittamaker4813]

@@shivamgupta2842 suffered from Constipation basically. How about urself?

[@shivamgupta2842]

@@kavittamaker4813 ya same thing suffering from constipation from birth. feel difficulty in passing stool due to non relaxing puborectalis.

[@ersudhirkumar6666]

@@shivamgupta2842 give your number

[@rblstylelife8201]

I have 2.5 cm rectocele can't pass my motion fully...some time it takes 1hr ...my urogynocologist suggest me to biofeedback physiotherapy .will it help me? Pls rly

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

It’s definitely worth going to physiotherapy. They can even do release of scar tissues in the pelvis that can reduce the symptoms of the rectocele and might even enable you to empty. Make sure to keep your motions at a 3 or 4 on the Bristol stool scale, avoid constipation and allow the smooth muscle of the rectum to do the emptying rather than pushing your poops out.

[@sukhendas0655]

Sem problem 😭

[@ANXIETYWARRIORS22]

What test u have done for it to diagnose

[@rblstylelife8201]

@@ANXIETYWARRIORS22 fluro defecogram

[@buta7lwa]

Where can I buy the second device amazon? What’s it called again? Couldn’t find it LV?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

The second device is called Elvie. You can find it on Amazon: Elvie Trainer Exerciser To Strengthen and Tone Pelvic Floor Muscles www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018IFNSX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tIwfFbB2MSD53

[@shimmeringswan1]

Would it help for pelvic floor dyssynergia/ dyssynergic defecation? I am not sure if its a rectocele or rectal prolapse.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Biofeedback can be helpful for dysynergia. Are you already seeing a pelvic floor physio? There is a specific ballon device for dysnerfic dedication which your pelvic floor physio can give you.

[@kingfish99]

We can score, but it's not a competition, perfect therapy.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

😊🌸

[@shubham943]

Ma'am, I've been diagnosed with Dysnergia and also having Erectile Dysfunction. Can biofeedback therapy help in both of these conditions?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Yes, biofeedback is a good option when working to overcome dysinergia. Has your doctor arranged for you to see pelvic floor physio? I would use biofeedback under their guidance as the treatment for dysinergia is a little different to standard biofeedback (usually involves putting a small balloon in rectum and working to relax and pass the balloon out).

[@shubham943]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered My doc referred me to a biofeedback treatment specialist but i haven't contacted him yet. Does tighten pelvic floor muscles can cause erectile dysfunction?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Tight (hypertonic) pelvic floor muscles can contribute to erectile dysfunction. You should arrange the biofeedback and can also try some pelvic floor relaxation exercises. There are lots on the channel in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLTrM-0Yl3Pcs-vpFq9mYzeDyIXDaittaq

[@shubham943]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered Thank u ma'am 🙂

[@usmanali-tz9jj]

@@shubham943 hi bro how r u now?

[@panaistsai]

I saw that you have also a video with ems devices. Which one is better for CPPS for Men with tight muscles. Do those machines only be used to tighten the muscles or also to relax pelvic muscles?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Tens units are used for pelvic floor relaxation. I would be sure to use Tens and not an EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) device. One triggers action potentials for full contractions and the other will produce a mild stimulation that can help with pain relief and relaxation.

[@nadiaserwary974]

Hey where can I buy these devices ? Do they also help with strengthening the muscles or do they just tell you your pelvic strength level ?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

The biofeedback devices tell you your strength level, the electrical stimulation devices can stimulate contractions of the pelvic floor. I always advise that you t try to connect brain to pelvic floor without electrical stimulation and then if you need some extra help, you can use the devices. I will add some links to these products in the video description 😁

[@nainatewari4246]

So I am doing your excercise.. I have pelvic floor dysfunction and pgad( persistent arousal disorder) i.e sexual arousal .. n this all because of pelvic floor issues my pelvic is tight .. can you please recommend me exact video I shd refer to for pelvic floor .. to cure from this pgad syndrome

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

It’s hard to recommend an exact video without assessing your exact body for tension. What you should do is speak with pelvic floor physiotherapist and get an assessment, not just of your pelvic floor, but also your body as you are a unity so issues in other areas can impact your pelvic floor. There is a full playlist of pelvic floor relaxation videos on the channel. You could try some of those while waiting for your Physio appointment and when you find poses that provide relief, practice those. Hope that helps.

[@nainatewari4246]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered Thankyou so much .. for your reply

[@aadilrasheed2984]

I'm suffering from pelvic floor dyssynergia. Can these devices help me?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Biofeedback is one of the primary treatments for dysinergia, however, you should work with a physiotherapist if possible as they can guide you with proper treatment 😊

[@usmanali-tz9jj]

How r u now bro?

[@phoenixinflight1608]

Do these help stress incontinence due to hypermobile urethra? I have signed surgery consent forms for a urethral sling but I haven't scheduled the surgery date yet because I scared of the possible complications.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

You would be better working on strengthening your pelvic floor, which will take time but it will be better than either surgery or devices. Have you been working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist? You could try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjaqZ-NhtlgiZY You could also sign up for the 30 day challenge on the channel and do the self assessment to identify which parts of your pelvic floor are not responding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_Ip2aph7F_aLs The challenge also gives you a pdf which shows visually the different components of a Kegel to ensure you are getting all parts of the pelvic floor working. Bear in mind, stress incontinence is greatly impacted by the management of intraabdominal pressure, if you can learn to manage those pressures, you can eliminate incontinence. If they are proposing a mesh sling, my advice would be to run swiftly in the opposite direction. I had a mesh sling implanted and it almost ruined my life. Was left completely incontinent when it was removed. Slings are permanent. Removing them also removes a lot of native tissue leaving no support under the neck of the urethra. My bladder neck was damaged and the mesh had created a small hole in my bladder wall. Took 18 months to regain continence when it was removed. There is no quick fix for incontinence but with persistent steady practice, big improvements can happen.

[@shikhasoni5518]

Did biofeedback worked for you?

[@brendapeter446]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered I can't believe what you went through! Thanks be to God that you're doing so much better!

[@naeemhome9159]

Where can i find thid device

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

a.co/d/fVB4sgg

[@avnishgandhivlogs]

How to disinfect the device

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

The probe can be washed with soap and water but do not wash true control unit as it isn’t waterproof

[@Shaikhflake]

Hi, I have an underactive bladder and dysfunctional voiding (my bladder never fully empties so I frequently need to get up in the middle of the night to urinate). I am only 24 but have had this problem for 5+ years. Would these devices help to solve my problems? Do you know if there is any other solution for my problems? Thanks in advance.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

I would skip these devices and work on pelvic floor relaxation. These devices could make things worse. Are you seeing a pelvic floor physio?

[@Shaikhflake]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered thanks for your response. I haven’t seen a physio as I was unaware of what my exact problems were until I started researching in depth recently. Other than pelvic floor relaxation exercises, is thyere anything else you would recommend?

[@usmanali-tz9jj]

@@Shaikhflake how r now?

[@usmanali-tz9jj]

@@Shaikhflake how are you now?

[@shikhasoni5518]

How are you???

[@MahdiehFarzi]

This is very useful.👏👏

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

I’m so glad to hear that 😊🌸

[@gsti1985]

Love your accent 🥰

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Thanks 😊

[@shikhasoni5518]

Is the sensor in your urethra??? It is painful

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

No, they don’t make urethral sensors. Only vaginal or anal and you can only use one at a time.

[@shikhasoni5518]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered can it cure weak pelvic floor muscles to normal?

[@owl.physiotherapy]

Hi. What is the normal mmHg for pfm contractions using pressure bifeedback?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Which device are you using?

[@marifenavarro2874]

We're can I buy like that

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Marife, you can buy from Amazon - geni.us/KpepTS (note this is an affiliate link so I may make a small commission if you use this link) :)

[@usmanali-tz9jj]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered hello , i feel like i need to pee again after vioding, but cystoscopy show no residual in bladder...can i try biofeedback in physiotherpist center?

[@msappledumplin]

How much do these devices cost

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

They vary in price from about 50 USD TO 300 USD

[@msappledumplin]

The Flower Empowered thank you for that super prompt reply. How about the ones that are for pelvic floor training in kids( with video games)? Do they fall in same price range?

[@OZYS2902]

From where we can buy the first device ? And how much it costs approximatively ? And can we use it at home as self-use ?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Hi Batuhan, you can buy the device from the manufacturer: Kegel 8. Here is a link: www.kegel8.co.uk/kegel8-pelvic-trainer-91856.html It costs £95. It is designed for home use. I will make some new device videos early in the new year to show how these different devices are used. Let me know if you have questions and I will cover them in a video.

[@loveloreal]

what about something for a person with pelvic floor tension to stop squeezing the pelvic floor instead of the abs or glutes.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

There are devices that allow you to see the tension which can make it easier to relax. One model I have (not in this video) is used by physiotherapists with computer software that can show on screen how you are contracting. You can then see the changes when you relax which is really effective biofeedback. On the device itself, there are lights that also show the level of contraction/relaxation, so you can use that at home when doing the prescribed exercises. Once you learn how it feels to relax, it’s much easier to do. You should then combine that with specific pelvic floor relaxation exercises that target other areas of the body in order to also adapt the tissues within other areas that can contribute to pelvic floor tension. Hope that answers your question!

[@shikhasoni5518]

Did it work?

[@Freetime-Summer]

can i use it while having an IUD in?

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

It should be ok but you should always check with the manufacturer 😊

[@PandaA-cv3mm]

Thank you so much for this review. 😊 Does the elvie pulsate and help one’s kegels contract or is it me who is doing all of the work? Sorry. Just very interested and want to make sure before I purchase. I have been using the pelviva which I thought was a kit but they are disposable pulsating one time pelvic floor exercisers and are very expensive if using several times a week and disposing of. So I am looking for something more durable. Thanks again for your time. Btw: Love you hair. 🌻

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Thanks Panda1122! Elvie is solely for biofeedback so you have to do the work. The Kegel 8 and Inovo devices do electrical muscle stimulation.

[@laughterworld8729]

Mam is dyssynergic defecation is curable

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

You can make big improvements with biofeedback therapy. Are you seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist?

[@laughterworld8729]

No not yet

[@laughterworld8729]

Mam I have lower back injury can it cause dyssynergic defecation and what is its treatment

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

@@laughterworld8729 the nerves that innervate the pelvic floor do come from the the lower back and sacral region so there can be a connection. It I best to see a pelvic floor physio if you can.

[@enemanozzle]

Since centuries the optimal manner to overcome not only occasional constipation but chronic constipation too will be taking castor oil. Remember that castor oil is the only laxative that will not work in the intestines by irritating them, but by activating and synthesizing certain substances in the human body. So any habituation of the human body or diminishing laxative effect is absolutely impossible and castor oil will be suitable in a special manner for Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia. Take 1 tablespoon (= 15 ml) castor oil early in the morning on an empty stomach and 1 to 2 hours later you will remark its relieving effects.

[@TheFlowerEmpowered]

Thanks for sharing

[@enemanozzle]

@@TheFlowerEmpowered Yes, please. The main problem upon swallowing castor is the fact that most people know nothing upon the chemical-physiological background upon this one.