Our Approach to Managing a Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Have you noticed a bulge or sense of pressure in your pelvic area? This is one of the most common symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. The name might sound scary, but physiotherapy alone can often manage this condition!
A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more of your pelvic organs (the bladder, bowels, and, in women, the uterus) slips out of place. While a prolapse can happen to both genders, it is more common in women.
At The Sports Clinic, we understand how alarming a pelvic organ prolapse can be. But don’t worry–our compassionate physiotherapists will develop a treatment plan to manage and improve your symptoms.
Get started with your own personalized treatment plan today. Schedule an appointment at our Oakville and Carlisle, ON clinic.
What Causes a Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Your pelvic organs are supported by a sling of muscles called the pelvic floor. A prolapse occurs when these muscles become too weak or damaged to hold your organs in place. A mild prolapse will cause the organs to drop slightly, but in severe cases, they might cause a visible bulge in your pelvic area.
Aging, vaginal childbirth, and long-term pressure on your abdominal cavity (such as from chronic coughing) can all contribute to a weakened pelvic floor.
The Symptoms of a Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The most common symptom is the sensation that something is falling out of your vagina (in a woman) or pelvic region (in a man). Other symptoms include the following:
- Fullness, pressure, or aching in your vagina and/or pelvic area
- Lower back pain that does not have another cause
- Painful intercourse (for women)
- Pressure that worsens throughout the day
- Urinary incontinence
How PhysioTherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy can play an important role in managing a pelvic organ prolapse so you can avoid surgery. We’ll create a personalized care plan to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and improve your symptoms. Some of the interventions we might suggest include the following:
- Different pain management techniques, including acupuncture and pelvic floor manual therapy
- Exercise program to help build overall strength
- A targeted pelvic floor exercise program
- Biofeedback to ensure you’re performing exercises correctly
- Training to properly contract and brace pelvic floor muscles during high-pressure activities (like lifting something heavy).
We know that you’re more than your symptoms, so we strive to create treatment plans that consider your hobbies, activities, and personal recovery goals.
Take control of your pelvic organ prolapse symptoms today! Call The Sports Clinic to set up an initial consultation.
Your Next Steps…
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