Tag Archives: Pelvic floor

Why Kegels Alone Often Don’t Work…And What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs

You’ve been doing your Kegels. You’re still leaking. You’re not failing.  The approach is incomplete. If you’ve been told to “just do your Kegels” and you’re still leaking, feeling heavy, or unsure if you’re doing them correctly. Kegels can be a useful part of rehabilitation. But pelvic floor function isn’t something your body uses in

Prolapse: What It Is, What Helps, and When Surgery Is (and Isn’t) the Answer

I was told I have a prolapse… and I honestly didn’t know where to start or whether I’d ever be able to go back to running.” If that sounds familiar, this post is written for you. Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the most common conditions we see at Central Coast Physiolates, Holgate, and one

Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions

What the heck is a pelvic floor? Have you heard of pelvic floor muscles but never understood what they are or what they do? Well…. The pelvic floor is a complex network of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that play a crucial role in supporting the organs in the pelvic region, including the bladder, uterus,and rectum.

Return to Exercise – Postpartum

Did you just have a baby and after your 6-week check get told, you’re fine, without being looked at. But… you feel different, your body has just gone through one of the biggest changes it will every go through in your life. So… you ask what do I do now? The answer is…   1.