February is the month of love, let's show a little love to our pelvic floor💕
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Keren Ramonov, shares these tips to help you love your pelvic floor:
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Relaxation is just as important as strength. If your muscles are too tight, focus on stretching, deep breathing, and mobility.
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Go when you need to—but not “just in case." Emptying your bladder too frequently (when it's not full) can train it to signal urgency too soon, leading to overactive bladder issues.
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Don’t push when urinating. Rushing to empty your bladder by pushing can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction over time. Instead, sit fully and relax your muscles.
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Don’t hover over the toilet! Sitting fully relaxes your pelvic floor, helping to avoid dysfunction.
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Improve your posture and core activation. A strong core supports your pelvic floor. Instead of "sucking in" your stomach, try engaging your deep core muscles with gentle abdominal bracing.
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Hydrate and eat fiber. A healthy bowel routine prevents straining, which protects your pelvic muscles.
Keren's treatment approach focuses on guiding patients through their injuries with corrective exercise and education, as well as the use of manual therapy and acupuncture. She believes empowering patients to be actively involved in their care is essential for restoring function and promoting recovery. She has completed several specialized courses in pelvic health physiotherapy, allowing her to treat a variety of conditions, including: incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, and more.
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