Daily Maestroism

DM #96

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

DM #96: ? Well when you put it like that it sounds pretty silly, now doesn't it? And yet tons of people are out there squeezing away at their pelvic floor, trying to control urinary incontinence that is secondary to, in their case, pelvic floor tightness.
That's right, urinary incontinence isn't always just secondary to a “loose” pelvic floor. A tight muscle is generally a weak muscle, and for most of the young folks I see who are experiencing incontinence, it's this tightness that is causing the problem. If tightness is what's causing your problem, then repeatedly contracting that muscle clearly isn't want you need to be doing!
Note: this can also be the case for older individuals too!

How do you know which one you are?! Get in to see a pelvic floor physical therapist and get assessed! Yes, another plug for pelvic floor physical therapy.
How do you find one of these therapists? Honestly, Google can be your friend. Ask your friends, ask your social network, try asking your doctor ?, or blast it on social media. I realize you might be a bit uncomfortable posting about such a topic, but that lack of discussion is exactly why folks have such a difficult time finding a provider in the first place. No one is talking about these issues despite the fact that they are extremely common and nothing to be ashamed of.
Stop suffering in silence. Get in to see a pelvic floor physical therapist. We can help.
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