Pelvic symptoms
During pregnancy the pelvic floor must bear extra weight. This is not a problem because the pelvic floor adjusts to the gradually increasing weight. The hormonal changes cause the pelvis and pelvic floor to become more flexible. Naturally, other stressful factors also play a role. These may include sports, physically demanding jobs or previous pregnancies.
CAUSE
The pelvic floor muscles form the lower part of the pelvis. The pelvic floor is a functional unit of muscle tissue and support tissue.
The function of the pelvic floor is to support the abdominal organs (including uterus, bladder and intestines), but also to close and open the urethra and the anus. The malfunctioning of the pelvic floor can lead to complaints. It may be that the muscle is weakened or too tense.
It is important that the pelvic floor functions properly. If the muscle tenses too slowly or too convulsively, problems will occur with holding or passing urine and/or faeces.
TIPS
Pelvic physiotherapy offers help with problems associated with urination, defecation, sexual intercourse, pregnancy and prolapse. These problems can affect social life and relationships. Confidence in one's own body can diminish and often shame plays a role. The pelvic physiotherapist will help you in a personal way.
They offer help with the following complaints:
- Urinary leakage
- Severe or continuous urge to urinate
- Difficulty urinating
- Recurrent cystitis
- Relief loss
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Sagging
- Pain in anus or vagina
- Sexual problems, such as pain in lovemaking
- Guidance in connection with uterine, bladder or intestinal surgery
- Low back and pelvic (floor) complaints during pregnancy
