52% of women suffer from back pain with pelvic pain, 82% of them started back pain and then pelvic pain followed.
Increased contractures in the lower pelvic muscles cause pelvic joint stiffness (SIJ) Pain from pelvic muscle stiffness points extending to the lower back, buttocks, and inner thigh are
During pregnancy, many physical and functional changes occur in many organs of the mother’s body systems. The nature of breathing becomes superficial due to the elevation of the diaphragm muscle. The displacement of the center of gravity up and forward affects the change in the position of the body. The expectant mother may show an increase in flexibility and loosening of ligaments throughout the body due to the hormonal changes.
Physiotherapy during pregnancy contains:
Stress incontinence is involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra, usually occurs when there is a sudden rise in intra-abdominal pressure, such as when sneezing, coughing, or engaging in physical activity.
Causes:
Genital prolapse is the descent of the vagina or uterus through the pelvic floor below the normal level.
Types of prolapse:
• Vaginal prolapse: Prolapse of the anterior or posterior wall of the vagina.
• Uterine prolapse
The main cause of genital prolapse is weakness of the supporting organs of the uterus and vagina (ligaments and pelvic muscles), and the main cause of this weakness is usually childbirth.
There are many problems for which the appropriate solution is surgical operations. After surgeries, physical therapy is needed to prevent complications such as:
Physical therapy can help you to:
Physical therapists are trained medical professionals who specialize in assisting patients to restore their strength, range of motion, and activity. To do this, they may help patients engage in special exercises, techniques, and stretches, and many utilize specialized equipment to help them perform their activities of daily living.
