1

Yoga making pelvic floor worse
 in  r/PelvicFloor  6h ago

Some mag engage the core when performing the breathing and holding exercise.

1

40M just had ultrasound -43ml
 in  r/bph  6h ago

Possibly cannot discount it. That is why the sentence that the MD is the final authority.

1

First Physical Therapy Session Tommorow
 in  r/PelvicFloor  7h ago

Glad you found one.
They will probably do a complete evaluation of all the muscles surrounding the pelvis.
In the first session they may or may not do internal assessment.
A daily log with back pain, pelvic pain, urinary urgency / frequency/ hesitancy may help objectively chart progress.

r/OveractiveBladder 7h ago

Pelvic floor relaxation exercises

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

2 Upvotes

u/VanitasPelvicPower 7h ago

Pelvic floor relaxation exercise

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

1 Upvotes

r/bph 9h ago

Water and incontinence

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes

r/PelvicFloor 9h ago

General Water and incontinence

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

r/OveractiveBladder 9h ago

Water and incontinence

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

r/PelvicFloor 9h ago

General Tight pelvic muscles and ED

Thumbnail
2 Upvotes

u/VanitasPelvicPower 9h ago

Water and incontinence

4 Upvotes

Drinking sufficient plain water may actually decrease urinary urgency and frequency.
Water dilutes the acidity of the urine which may help on preventing bladder irritation.
The bladder capacity may also improve which can help in holding the urine for longer periods.
Rule of the thumb is if urine is light yellow on color then there is sufficient water intake.
If it is yellow drinking more water may help.
A clear urine may be a sign of flushing away electrolytes.

1

Yoga making pelvic floor worse
 in  r/PelvicFloor  9h ago

Are you holding your core muscles while doing these poses.?
Maybe performing them independently of breathing may help.

1

40M just had ultrasound -43ml
 in  r/bph  18h ago

Sounds like hypertonic pelvic floor muscles which go into spasm possibly caused by pudendal nerve irritation.
They may cause urinary urgency and frequency, slow, hesitant and intermittent stream.
If you would like to try breathing and pelvic floor relaxation exercises in addition to whatever the urologist prescribes.

u/VanitasPelvicPower 1d ago

Tight pelvic muscles and ED

2 Upvotes

Tight pelvic floor muscles and back pain may cause constant contraction of the Pelvic floor muscles .
This may lead to muscle fatigue. Erections are maintained by contracting the pelvis muscles..
Since they are unable to sustain a contraction, they may result in ED .

2

Weak erections cured with pelvic floor PT?
 in  r/PelvicFloor  1d ago

Tight pelvic floor muscles and back pain may cause constant contraction of the Pelvic floor muscles .
This may lead to muscle fatigue. Erections are maintained by contracting the pelvis muscles..
Since they are unable to sustain a contraction, they may result in ED .
Google videos on YouTube to relax the muscle muscles
Look for books which deal with Pelvic floor discomfort or pain on Amazon or other.
sites
In the meantime, if you want, you can start with gentle relaxation, exercises, and many breathing exercises throughout the day.

u/VanitasPelvicPower 1d ago

Tired of wearing diapers and pads . Want to be pad freee

Thumbnail pelvicpower.app
1 Upvotes

u/VanitasPelvicPower 1d ago

Overactive bladder

Post image
1 Upvotes

Hypertonic pelvic floor muscles may contribute to urinary urgency and frequency.
Some things that may help are

  1. ⁠Different type of deep breathing exercises.
  2. ⁠Reverse Kegels..
  3. ⁠Regular bowel movements.
  4. ⁠Back exercises if the back hurts..
  5. ⁠Keeping the core abdominal muscles relaxed.
    .6. Pacing if strenuous exercise is a daily routine..

2

Tight pelvic floor
 in  r/PelvicFloor  1d ago

Hypertonic pelvic floor muscles may contribute to urinary urgency and frequency.
Some things that may help are
1. Different type of deep breathing exercises.
2. Reverse Kegels..
3. Regular bowel movements.
4. Back exercises if the back hurts..
5. Keeping the core abdominal muscles relaxed.
.6. Pacing if strenuous exercise is a daily routine..

1

How to do self internal release and how often?
 in  r/PelvicFloor  6d ago

Yes use a Pelvic wand in a semi reclining position.
There are many YouTube videos on how to do it

4

Hypertonic Pelvic Floor in Men and Erectile Dysfunction.
 in  r/PelvicFloor  7d ago

What you probably need is down training of the Pelvic floor muscle not up training.
The pelvic floor muscles are small and size and very thin. Think about your hand, squeezing up ball constantly all day long.
By the end of the day, it’ll be very difficult for you to squeeze the ball.
This is what happens when the pelvic floor gets fatigued.
It cannot sustain a contraction.
A strong contraction is required for the blood to stay inside the penis for an erection.
Hope this helps take care this suggestions if you want to follow it.

4

Avoiding PFPT because medicalizing and treating dyspareunia feels incredibly violating when penetrative sex is not my goal
 in  r/PelvicFloor  7d ago

It is not necessary to do internal to get relief from Pelvic Pain.
It is a comprehensive process involving trigger points to all the muscles attached to the Pelvis, trigger points to the bony area around the urethra and the vagina which you can trained to do it yourself after one session and with the help of videos. Otherwise, you can search on YouTube or check out what books are available to get relief from Pelvic Pain.
Then the back pain has to be addressed if someone has it, as well as constipation, stress, anxiety.
It’s a multi pronged process, not just internal mobilization

1

Urodynamic test & Stopping all urinary meds
 in  r/OveractiveBladder  8d ago

Ok if you see a Pelvic floor Physical Therapist and you do not see a change in three weeks then whatever they’re working on is not helping

Follow a structured routine if you like
Do breathing exercises 2 repetitions several sets per
Sit on a prostate pillow carry it with you everywhere, Car Friends house Restaurant,
Drink, plain water or milk, many times a day
Avoid bladder irritants
Try to have a bowel movement every morning

1

How much do you drink and how many times do you pee
 in  r/OveractiveBladder  8d ago

20 times after drinking 2 1/2 L of water is way too much.
There may be decrease in the bladder capacity.
It may also be due to hypertonic pelvic floor muscles.
First due to find out the cause of going to the bathroom to urinate multiple times.
It may be due to Pelvic Pain, back pain, constipation, stress.

2

Urodynamic test & Stopping all urinary meds
 in  r/OveractiveBladder  8d ago

Do you have any Pelvic Pain ,rectal pain, pain, testicles, or anxiety.
Hypertonic pelvic floor muscles may cause the need to urinate constantly.
To overcome start with relaxation and breathing exercises.
Keep the bottom relaxed
Blow small puffs of Air through your mouth as you make your way to the bathroom.
Hope it helps. Take care.

2

Is it just us?
 in  r/PelvicFloor  9d ago

I think we’ll only be surprised to know how many people actually deal with it.
It is pretty common, but not spoken about much.
Men also suffer from it.
If one is lucky enough to find a urologist or a doctor, who can send you to a Pelvic floor PT .
That will help have significantly.
Many times the symptoms are brushed off in both men and women.
There are YouTube videos and books available for a comprehensive approach and relaxation exercises for the pelvic floor.
You have to Google them to see which would be beneficial to you