The human body is a complex and interconnected system, and the pelvic floor plays a vital role in maintaining stability and supporting various organs. When the pelvic floor weakens, it can lead to a range of uncomfortable conditions, such as cystocele. A Cystocele (anterior vaginal wall prolapse) Symptoms of cystocele may include: 1. A bulging […]
Are you sick of not being able to sleep at night? Is your Pelvis hurting so much you never feel rested? You deserve better. While Pelvic pain is common during pregnancy, you do not need to let it take over your life. Hello there, amazing moms-to-be of St.Louis and beyond! I’m Dr. Brooke Kasiliak, I
In today’s world, discussions about women’s health and well-being have gained significant momentum. One topic that deserves attention is rectoceles, a condition that affects many women but is often under-diagnosed or overlooked. However, there is good news: pelvic floor physical therapy offers a promising solution for rectoceles, helping women regain control of their pelvic floor
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a medical condition in which the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, rectum, uterus, and small intestine drop or descend into or through the vagina. It can also occur when one or more of these organs protrude out of the vaginal opening. POP can cause pain with sexual intercourse as
One of the most common non-surgical options for management of prolapses is a pessary. A pessary is a removable device that is inserted vaginally to support a prolapse. The pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus or rectum, are held in place via muscles, ligaments, and supporting tissue. When these support systems experience weakness, a
Many women in their lifetime may experience something called the “Pelvic Organ Prolapse”, which is when a pelvic organ, like the bladder, uterus or rectum, starts to dip down into the vaginal canal. While there are conservative options for prolapse management, surgical repair is often warranted when these options don’t work. Here are 7 tips
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We often see a number of women who have symptoms of prolapse after childbirth. Today we want to focus on what to look for and pay attention to in those early weeks after you had your baby. A prolapse refers to a condition when a pelvic floor organ slips down from its original positions and
We recently have had an influx of newly postpartum women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. These women all have the same question, “why didn’t anyone tell me about this?” Some are here to set the record straight and get to the facts about postpartum pelvic organ prolapse. If you are experiencing a pelvic organ prolapse, you
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“I didn’t know physical therapy could help with that.” This is a phrase that we hear quite often here at Legacy Physical Therapy. Many people are shocked to learn that physical therapy can help with such conditions as: bladder leakage, painful sex, bowel issues, pelvic organ prolapse, and pregnancy pains (just to name a few).
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Pelvic organ prolapse is a dropping of any of the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, or rectum) down into vaginal canal or through the vaginal opening. You can have prolapse of one or multiple pelvic organs at a time. There are multiple treatment options available if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse Symptoms of pelvic organ