Last week saw a number of papers discussing incontinence, as Dame Sally Davies brought the subject out of the shadows and into the spot light.
One of the better written pieces was by the Mail http://dailym.ai/2FWGmjb however it just didn’t go far enough exploring the issue or those affected.
The majority of post partum women who don’t have major structural damage (think grade 4 tears etc), can resolve these issues with a little effort each day.
The article didn’t mention birth related incontinence also affects those women who have had c sections too (it’s not just those that have given birth vaginally).
“One UK-wide study found that nearly half of women surveyed at GP surgeries had urinary incontinence, but, only one in 20 …. had sought help, reported the journal Family Practice.”
“doing the [pelvic floor / kegal] exercises incorrectly can be almost as detrimental as not doing them at all, as it can cause even more incontinence”
It’s important to understand the complex relationship between the various muscles in the pelvic floor, and how to address their dysfunctions. Some muscles may need releasing because they are too tight, others may need strengthening. Doing this in the correct order is crucial to ensuring an effective pelvic floor, which can work in conjunction with the rest of the respiratory and intrinsic core musculature to make sure no further leakage occurs.
Something to ponder maybe 🤔
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