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In my mid-seventies and everytime I get a new ache or an old one shows up again I know to come to your channel for calmly presented, clearly explained effective exercises to address the issue. You've helped me through aging more than you know - thank you for this resource and your delightful personality.
Hey buddy im 28, same thing. I pee like 30 times a day. Just a little bit right? Never goes away. just had a camera shoved up you know where right into my bladder. Nothing there. Doctor prescribed me with PT for a week pelvic floor. Hopefully these help man i know its hard. Just have to work on it.
Dr. Jo, you're God sent! I get Sciatica nerve pain now and then. And doing those typical hip thrusts could worsen ny nerve pinch. I kid you not I've never come across these exercises and they're actually engaging my pelvic floor muscles and giving me relief from my Sciatica nerve pinch too! Please don't stop the good work!
Thank you for providing such excellent support to everyone. I've really benefited from this personally and wanted to say thank you with more than just words. I'm glad people like you exist!
This is awesome. Thank you. I"m 76 and been diagnosed with IC. I think this will not only help with pelvic pain, but give me exercise I need!! I had back surgery years ago and know I needed a lower back exercise again so I can walk easier. I know this will help that too. Thank you.
I’ve been struggling after a procedure with pelvic discomfort for the past two weeks, and after some searching I remembered that this video was the one I used last time that really made a difference. I could feel a little more balance after only the first 10 minutes today. Thank you SO MUCH. Subscribed!
Amazing! Thank you. I started having almost total control after doing these only one day-for a problem I’ve had for years! I will burn these into my brain!
@@amina8048jogging for 30 minutes a day or every other day also helped me back during lockdown. After a week I went from going every hour to every 3 hours or so like a normal person.
Seriously, its a refreshment from all the fluff you find in most videos, intro, branding. Like/sub blah blah blah. 20min vids with 3/4min of content are a thing. Looks like everyone took a page right out of how television works
Thank you Dr Jo!!! Please consider more exercises to help with my 70 year old pelvic floor muscles . I can use all the help I can get! You videos are amazing!!❤️💫
@@AskDoctorJo hi thank you for your exercises. I also am older and finding I need way more pelvic floor exercise than before. Any tips are so welcome!!
Thank you so much for your calm, precise descriptions of the pelvic floor exercises! The girls at my PT center are so cavalier about showing how these exercises work that I really am thinking I would be better off just watching videos on TH-cam and taking my instruction from all you wonderful Online instructors. Happy 2024, everyone!
Hi DoctorJo, Do you have demonstrations on techniques for relaxing the pelvic floor muscles? A demo of this would be very helpful for those with pelvic floor muscle tightness r/t issues like Levator Ani Syndrome, Vulvodynia, etc. Thank you for what you do! Love your videos! 😊
Subscriber here! I purchased the worksheet. I also wanted to thank you for accessible videos. My husband had great difficulty with peripheral edema from cancer at the end of his life and your site was one of 2 that actually helped me be able to care for him.
I’m getting ready for a vaginal surgery and the surgeons wanted me to go to a PT office and I’ve not had luck with get a callback from any clinics! You’re getting me part way where I need to be and I appreciate it!!!
These definitely helped, had an unstable pelvis from multiple skateboard injuries for a while. I went a little to hard so watch it but my body was definitely digging it!!
I can’t wait to try these I’m 7 weeks post-op and just by looking at this clip I began to feel pain lol my brain playing tricks on me. But I will try these in hopes it will help in my recovery 🙏🏻 Thank you!
Thank you! So very helpful!! I’m a super overactive 58 year old. I was getting annoyed wanting to get right back into everything but I quickly realize that my center is just weak. Went back to basics starting with your video. Very helpful thank you so much.
I love your content! I love your tone and kindness as you explain the exercises. Your exercises have helped me with lower back pain, neck pain and I'm watching this in preparation for my upcoming hysterectomy.
I've had prolapse surgery, I did the reconstruction, sadly I'm having issues with me and hubby. My uro gyny wanted me to go to therapy. My medical history is so long, also a long list of Dr's. I just did my 1st exercise with you, I am so excited to tell my dr. Sending an email Monday am.😊
I just recently had a hysterectomy and an oophorectomy. Since I was 13 I battled stage 4 endometriosis and had weak pelvic floor muscles. I’m 26 now and found out via IVF and after 8 years of trying to conceive before my surgery that I can never have a baby because calcium was layered on the inside of my uterus. It’s a miracle I haven’t died from an accident when I became paralyzed from the waist down or when I had blackouts, but I look forward to physical therapy. Practicing some of the exercises in hopes of functioning better without the scar tissue pain.
If you haven’t already, please look into Hyper-parathyroid. Often very difficult to get a (western med) diagnosis, and often is linked to hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) - there’s so many debilitating symptoms. Also excellent FB group dedicated to this disease. All the best to you!
Hi! I'm 18 and diagnosed with Hashimoto's (that I probably got because of my ed). I have trouble losing that lower belly fat, no matter what I do it always stays so I'm gonna try these cause I have a feeling I finally found the perfect video! I also have kyphosis and I thinks that's why I can never feel the burn in my lower abdomen because of the bigger lordosis of the spine but I hope it's gonna work with my current diet + bodyweight exercises + hiit 3 times per week
Thanks so much for making the time in relaying this important information for all of us who suffers from weakened pelvic floor. I do have questions though. Are these safe for someone who has diastasis recti?
I have endometriosis plus my pelvic floor muscles are very very tight I'm about to take classes like this to relax them so I'm seeing what I'm about to have to do and imma practice beforehand 😁 thanks!
I had a vertical abdominal cut for surgery to remove a giant tumor over 15 years ago. I work out a lot but right side of my abdominals have always been weak and tight in groin area. After just doing the first 3 exercises just once my groin is no longer tight and I can feel my pelvis and hip are aligned again. I went to a PT for awhile but could never fix this. THANKS DR JO!!!!!
I'm so happy to have found your channel! Many years (20y) ago I shattered my pelvis is 5 spots. We have 3 children but since the pelvis injury, I had my daughter (full term/no delivery complications) - however now in my mid 40s I've had a mid-ureteral sling procedure (incontinence/OAB). No doctors have given me any other Pelvic exercises to do expect Kegels. Which I dislike! But THANK YOU for posting these amazing videos. My daughter in law is experience some issues in her 3rd trimester (3rd pregnancy) I'll be sure to share the video with her :) Take Care
Thank you for this video I did exercise before my radical hysterectomy and I know it did help a lot. I had a good recovery without worrying about prolapse. Now 4months later I still do every morning or anytime of the day.
Omg she's Angel for me I didn't know till now how to do but she explained it sooo damn epic that I literally did in just 2min ,omg it's unbelievable ❤️love you so much for making this❤️
Is there a different way to do the final exercise? I’m 6 weeks post total bilateral hysterectomy and oophorectomy so I can’t lie on my stomach yet. Thank you for the great exercises. Best wishes xxx
Very informative and well explained! I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have been working our regularily for about 10 years. After reading up on it, I'm worried my pelvic floor might actually be too tight, as opposed to not strong enough. There aren't any pelvic floor specialists in my area, are there exercizes safe to do for both a tight and a loose pelvic floor?
I used Bradley Method for childbirth and Bradley teaches squatting with feet flat on the floor. Think of how a two year old squats with legs wide open and work towards getting feet flat on the ground eventually. Also you can do a lot of tailor sitting.
i was doing the ball one and i was just scrolling through tiktok and stuff and i suddenly started to feel my groin/pelvis burn a little bit, awesome video
Thank you so much for this video. I have chronic constipation due to pelvic dysfunction, not a gastro or nutritional issue. For various reasons I won't go into, I couldn't get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Could this video possibly help that or what other of your exercise videos would you recommend? I know that it's not a substitute for proper treatment and all the other disclaimer stuff. Thanks.
I’ve been lopsided for over a year and my gait is getting worse, especially as my garden slopes! I’m inspired by Dr Jo’s delivery and will do these pelvic floor exercises religiously, starting today, 28th May ‘23!🤗
I really enjoy your channel. I use quite a few of your videos as getting older takes it's toll. I have been doing the Pelvic Floor Exercises, but recently found a website that sells an apparatus for doing pelvic floor clocks. Is there any advantage to using it? Does it works faster than doing them on your own? Or is there any difference at all? Thanks for all these amazing videos. I love them.
Omg I’m having the same problems I keep feeling like I have a uti with all negative testing I was starting to think the docs weren’t testing right . But I’m gonna try these. Nice to see I’m not alone
@@Princesskeywest yes, I found through trial and error and water is really the only thing that didn't hurt my bladder. After babying my bladder for a while and making sure I was clean 'down there' I started recovering. I also have been doing these stretches and things have gotten a bit better. It is only when I don't drink water for multiple days, instead eating things like candy or having soda/energy drinks only, does it start to flare up again. So, point being, hang in there, it just takes some adjusting. Also, get checked for any vaginal infections as well, as they can cause UTI symptoms as a side effect due to not being treated.
Look into interstitial cystitis. I have this, it mimics all the symptoms of a uti, with no infection!!! If drinking a whole gallon of water can help ease the pain then I’d say you have this!!
I was in debilitating pain from PFS and my groin area was ON FIRE DAILY. My best suggestion is *START SITTING ON THE FLOOR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING* maintain good posture and sit on the floor from now on: the more the better.
I had a baby a year ago and because she was super heavy for my body she made my pelvic floor weaker on one side and my doctor told me to look up exercises to help strength it up. I am trying everything you are teaching.
Hi Dr. I have MS and now have no control over my urine flow. I’m hoping these exercises will help me gain some control back. If you have any additional suggestions I welcome them.
@@lalboihangsing1187 no i hadn't. I was feeling a bit pain in my prostate but this exercise gave me relief eventually. I was not diagnosed with prostitis
For the exercise where you have the ball and you're pushing your feet out on the floor.... Is it ok if you slightly lift your hips up? I have a hard time telling if I'm pushing out on my feet and I feel like when I lift my hip slightly it allows more weight on the feet which makes it easier to do the push-out. ?? Thank you very much.
Today I have read the topic uterine prolapse,stress incontinence and overactive bladder...ur video help me a lot about how to guide my patients regarding pelvic floor exercise for management...thank u...
Thanks for this video Dr Jo. Very helpful for me, these are better than a lot of what I've been doing. Really feels like I'm getting to the core of my issues. No pun intended! Really loved your shoulder strengthening with resistance band exercises also. Thanks again X
Nice video dr jo Due to weak pelvic muscle it effected my uterus & I have a bleeding problem only when I do forward bending activities. I have started on these exercises, feeling better .Can I do even the exercises on stomach ie knee bending?
No it isn’t. It’s just for comfort. I’ve done these exercises in yoga & movement (calisthenics) classes & we just learn to keep our neck & head long & relaxed on our backs & bellies sans pillow/cushion.
Hello! I'm 20 and I have some health issues caused by bad pelvic floor muscles. Especially I have erectile dysfunction and i cannot hold pee. The treatments are slow so what exercises do you recommend ?
Question! I love these exercises, which are new to me despite all the pelvic floor PT I’ve done pre- and post-surgery, but I have a big question: are you supposed to pull up and in (doing a kegel, in other words) when doing these various exercises? Many thanks!
Hey Dr. Jo....thanks so much. I just went this eveming to my Chiropractor. She is great. I've been having pain in my lower back and past few days have been bad. She feels it may be my pelvic floor is weak. I will do these and see if it gets better.
Just turned into this channel very informative I have just been diagnosed with bladder and rectal prolapse I am only 51 and believe it or not my children are 12 years apart..it’s a very uncomfortable feeling constant pressure and I am trying desperately to avoid a really nasty surgery on my way with diet just lost 3 pounds and I keep seeing different videos for pelvic floor exercises and Keagle‘s and almost everyone is different hoping this will help
I haven’t been diagnosed but, I know I’m experiencing odd pressure “down there” & I’ve visually see something different when I push. I only feel pressure when I push. I’m desperately looking for something to try before thinking about any surgery. Thanks for sharing your story ❤️
I found a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor therapy I read that this can help do wonders I see her next week I am hoping it helps wonder if there is one by you pelvic floor physical therapy, good luck❤️
Cindy...I also found a physio therapist that specializes in pelvic floor problems, thank goodness.....has helped with understanding overactive bladder (since my 30's), few months ago I was diagnosed with mild pelvic floor & bowel prolapse (gradually worsening over last few years. I am 71 now)..& occasional leakage. Therapist has periodically had me keep urinary frequency diary, bowel movements, liquid/types & frequency intake..all on a simple chart. She has worked with me progressively incorporating exercises (same or similar to ones on this & other dr Jo videos), & perhaps most useful so far are tips & tricks for double voiding to completely empty bladder when urinating, tips to change urgency pattern over time (reprogram nervous system ) Anyway....I found my urgency signals lessening...except with over the top caffeine levels from coffee....my prolapse/strength of pf have improved.....Best of all...I am beginning to sleep 4-5 hours in a row before getting up to urinate (formerly about only 2 hours). My goal in asking doc for pf exam....was that I knew something was not right, not toned, heavy bulky sensations in vagina/pelvic area...she suggested pelvic floor physio. I had never heard of it, I am grateful, because I really, really want to keep prolapse from getting worse...DO NOT want to have medical intervention or surgery if at all possible
Im shaking a lot when I do this. This must mean I have weak muscles, right? I've been having the weirdest issues for the past couple of years with bowel movements and urine issues alo. These definitely make me feel better :)
Yes I have bowel issues I'm praying this works. My docter just diagnosed me with Pelvic Floor muscle weakness I'm constantly constipated can't go without using something.
@@twolightwitness7701 no unfortunately but I also wasn't consistent. I've gone bck to my laxatives. My primary care has ordered some testing on my abdomen and pelvic area.
Total newbie to pelvic floor exercises. Might be a dumb question: Am I supposed to tighten and hold in (and up) the pelvic floor muscles while doing the exercises or just follow along and let the mucles do what they naturally do?
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hi there, can you cover a video about neuro move exercise? thank you doctor.
Do you mean like PNF? I have some videos for that. You can find all my videos at: th-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo
This was sooo awesome 💕
Is this helping vaginismus?
It's not specifically for that.
I’ve been through pelvic floor PT, and this video shows more in 10 minutes than I learned in 6 months of therapy. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Did it help u
ok
Right! I've done PT over the years and I haven't seen any of this.
Did it really help?
In my mid-seventies and everytime I get a new ache or an old one shows up again I know to come to your channel for calmly presented, clearly explained effective exercises to address the issue. You've helped me through aging more than you know - thank you for this resource and your delightful personality.
You're welcome, and thanks! I'm glad my videos have helped. 😁
I am 6 months postpartum tomorrow but today I felt a sudden pelvic/ waist ache , these exercises brought me immediate relief. Thank you! ❤
You're welcome!
I am 15 and have an overactive bladder. Its so fustrating I feel like am 50 so I hope this exercise helps. Thank you
You're welcome.
U r not alone i'm 20
Hey buddy im 28, same thing. I pee like 30 times a day. Just a little bit right? Never goes away. just had a camera shoved up you know where right into my bladder. Nothing there. Doctor prescribed me with PT for a week pelvic floor. Hopefully these help man i know its hard. Just have to work on it.
They should help!
Not alone m 19
Dr. Jo, you're God sent! I get Sciatica nerve pain now and then. And doing those typical hip thrusts could worsen ny nerve pinch. I kid you not I've never come across these exercises and they're actually engaging my pelvic floor muscles and giving me relief from my Sciatica nerve pinch too! Please don't stop the good work!
I'm glad they are helping!
Thank you for providing such excellent support to everyone. I've really benefited from this personally and wanted to say thank you with more than just words. I'm glad people like you exist!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support! I'm glad my videos have helped.
This is awesome. Thank you. I"m 76 and been diagnosed with IC. I think this will not only help with pelvic pain, but give me exercise I need!! I had back surgery years ago and know I needed a lower back exercise again so I can walk easier. I know this will help that too. Thank you.
You're welcome.
I’ve been struggling after a procedure with pelvic discomfort for the past two weeks, and after some searching I remembered that this video was the one I used last time that really made a difference. I could feel a little more balance after only the first 10 minutes today. Thank you SO MUCH. Subscribed!
You're welcome, and thanks!
Did you get results?
Just I have seen this video,Thanks a lot,ma'ma.
Amazing! Thank you. I started having almost total control after doing these only one day-for a problem I’ve had for years! I will burn these into my brain!
You're welcome.
Hey Sue! Did it work? If it fid, how long did it take?
@@amina8048jogging for 30 minutes a day or every other day also helped me back during lockdown. After a week I went from going every hour to every 3 hours or so like a normal person.
I like your style. You get right into the program without any hem hawing, Thanks for the excellent mini-class!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
What’s hem hawing?
Seriously, its a refreshment from all the fluff you find in most videos, intro, branding. Like/sub blah blah blah. 20min vids with 3/4min of content are a thing. Looks like everyone took a page right out of how television works
Yes straight to the point I'm married with 4 kids and work!
I love how verbally articulate your explanations are. Thanks!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
I agree. Well explained
My pelvic floor activated on doing this first time!! Thank you.. I hope you get rdwarded for your good deeds
You're welcome. Glad it's helping.
Thank you from Australia. That was more in 10 minutes than I could have asked for. The daily routine here I come.
You're welcome.
Thank you Dr Jo!!! Please consider more exercises to help with my 70 year old pelvic floor muscles . I can use all the help I can get! You videos are amazing!!❤️💫
You're welcome, and thanks!
@@AskDoctorJo hi thank you for your exercises. I also am older and finding I need way more pelvic floor exercise than before. Any tips are so welcome!!
Hi I lost the page you sent me
To buy for pelvic floor exercises.
Excellent video! That’s the clearest exercise for isolating the obturator internus I’ve come across. Thanks a million!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
Nicr
Thank you so much for your calm, precise descriptions of the pelvic floor exercises! The girls at my PT center are so cavalier about showing how these exercises work that I really am thinking I would be better off just watching videos on TH-cam and taking my instruction from all you wonderful Online instructors. Happy 2024, everyone!
You're welcome.
Hi DoctorJo, Do you have demonstrations on techniques for relaxing the pelvic floor muscles? A demo of this would be very helpful for those with pelvic floor muscle tightness r/t issues like Levator Ani Syndrome, Vulvodynia, etc.
Thank you for what you do!
Love your videos! 😊
Just did the lifted ball squeeze and when I was done I started laughing from the instant relief, god bless you Doctor Jo !
Glad it helped!
Subscriber here! I purchased the worksheet. I also wanted to thank you for accessible videos. My husband had great difficulty with peripheral edema from cancer at the end of his life and your site was one of 2 that actually helped me be able to care for him.
You're welcome. I'm glad to hear my videos helped.
I’m getting ready for a vaginal surgery and the surgeons wanted me to go to a PT office and I’ve not had luck with get a callback from any clinics! You’re getting me part way where I need to be and I appreciate it!!!
Good luck with your surgery.
These definitely helped, had an unstable pelvis from multiple skateboard injuries for a while. I went a little to hard so watch it but my body was definitely digging it!!
Glad they helped.
thank you for helping people like me to get well and feel better.
You’re welcome.
I can’t wait to try these I’m 7 weeks post-op and just by looking at this clip I began to feel pain lol my brain playing tricks on me. But I will try these in hopes it will help in my recovery 🙏🏻 Thank you!
You're welcome!
Did it help?
@@littlechocolateoxox yes it definitely did
Thank you! So very helpful!!
I’m a super overactive 58 year old. I was getting annoyed wanting to get right back into everything but I quickly realize that my center is just weak. Went back to basics starting with your video. Very helpful thank you so much.
You're welcome!
I love your content! I love your tone and kindness as you explain the exercises. Your exercises have helped me with lower back pain, neck pain and I'm watching this in preparation for my upcoming hysterectomy.
Thanks!
Wonderful doctor Jo! You are so amazing that there are always solutions for any body pain. Thank you!!! ❤️
Thanks, and you're welcome!
This will surely help with my scoliosis, i feel extreme weakness in these areas
I have lordosis
I've had prolapse surgery, I did the reconstruction, sadly I'm having issues with me and hubby. My uro gyny wanted me to go to therapy. My medical history is so long, also a long list of Dr's. I just did my 1st exercise with you, I am so excited to tell my dr. Sending an email Monday am.😊
I just recently had a hysterectomy and an oophorectomy. Since I was 13 I battled stage 4 endometriosis and had weak pelvic floor muscles. I’m 26 now and found out via IVF and after 8 years of trying to conceive before my surgery that I can never have a baby because calcium was layered on the inside of my uterus. It’s a miracle I haven’t died from an accident when I became paralyzed from the waist down or when I had blackouts, but I look forward to physical therapy. Practicing some of the exercises in hopes of functioning better without the scar tissue pain.
This is late but have had some similar things happen to me and I wanted to send support ❤️ you’re amazing and you got this!!
If you haven’t already, please look into Hyper-parathyroid. Often very difficult to get a (western med) diagnosis, and often is linked to hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) - there’s so many debilitating symptoms. Also excellent FB group dedicated to this disease. All the best to you!
Already! So I am going to do this 12 minutes daily for 90 days to help eliminate urinary stress incontinence and build pelvic floor muscles 💃🏾
Did it work pls tell me
What do you mean about eliminate utinary stress? Does it hurt when ure peeing? And also hurt when youre not peeing.
How did it go? @earthly color brown
Any updates?
@@linditafetisi3225 It means leakage of urine when bladder becomes full upon sneezing and coughing.
Hi! I'm 18 and diagnosed with Hashimoto's (that I probably got because of my ed). I have trouble losing that lower belly fat, no matter what I do it always stays so I'm gonna try these cause I have a feeling I finally found the perfect video! I also have kyphosis and I thinks that's why I can never feel the burn in my lower abdomen because of the bigger lordosis of the spine but I hope it's gonna work with my current diet + bodyweight exercises + hiit 3 times per week
Thanks so much for making the time in relaying this important information for all of us who suffers from weakened pelvic floor. I do have questions though. Are these safe for someone who has diastasis recti?
You are a wonderful blessing from God almighty!!!
I have endometriosis plus my pelvic floor muscles are very very tight I'm about to take classes like this to relax them so I'm seeing what I'm about to have to do and imma practice beforehand 😁 thanks!
very grateful to you for this support addressing a woman's health issue - THANK YOU
You're welcome.
these immediately helped to relieve my pain. thank you so much Dr. Jo.
You're welcome.
What kind of pain? Because I have some pain too. And I wonder if we have the same
I had a vertical abdominal cut for surgery to remove a giant tumor over 15 years ago. I work out a lot but right side of my abdominals have always been weak and tight in groin area. After just doing the first 3 exercises just once my groin is no longer tight and I can feel my pelvis and hip are aligned again. I went to a PT for awhile but could never fix this. THANKS DR JO!!!!!
You're welcome!
I'm so happy to have found your channel! Many years (20y) ago I shattered my pelvis is 5 spots. We have 3 children but since the pelvis injury, I had my daughter (full term/no delivery complications) - however now in my mid 40s I've had a mid-ureteral sling procedure (incontinence/OAB). No doctors have given me any other Pelvic exercises to do expect Kegels. Which I dislike! But THANK YOU for posting these amazing videos. My daughter in law is experience some issues in her 3rd trimester (3rd pregnancy) I'll be sure to share the video with her :) Take Care
You're welcome, and thanks for sharing!
I had similar problems.Thanks Dr.
Thank you for this video I did exercise before my radical hysterectomy and I know it did help a lot. I had a good recovery without worrying about prolapse. Now 4months later I still do every morning or anytime of the day.
You're welcome.
Omg she's Angel for me I didn't know till now how to do but she explained it sooo damn epic that I literally did in just 2min ,omg it's unbelievable ❤️love you so much for making this❤️
Wow, I have been doing these exercises every day for one week and they have helped me so much. Thank you!!!🙏
You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping.
Is there a different way to do the final exercise? I’m 6 weeks post total bilateral hysterectomy and oophorectomy so I can’t lie on my stomach yet. Thank you for the great exercises. Best wishes xxx
Hi Dr. Jo... liked the different way of explaining these exercises and adding the core! I find it also very functional! YO AND VAGINIA 🌸
Very informative and well explained! I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have been working our regularily for about 10 years. After reading up on it, I'm worried my pelvic floor might actually be too tight, as opposed to not strong enough. There aren't any pelvic floor specialists in my area, are there exercizes safe to do for both a tight and a loose pelvic floor?
I used Bradley Method for childbirth and Bradley teaches squatting with feet flat on the floor. Think of how a two year old squats with legs wide open and work towards getting feet flat on the ground eventually. Also you can do a lot of tailor sitting.
i was doing the ball one and i was just scrolling through tiktok and stuff and i suddenly started to feel my groin/pelvis burn a little bit, awesome video
Thank you so much for this video. I have chronic constipation due to pelvic dysfunction, not a gastro or nutritional issue. For various reasons I won't go into, I couldn't get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Could this video possibly help that or what other of your exercise videos would you recommend? I know that it's not a substitute for proper treatment and all the other disclaimer stuff. Thanks.
This is also my story. I just started hoping it works. Has it helped you?
This really worked for me and it was fast!!! Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Your hip exercises have helped me so much that I can't wait to see how much these help. Thank you for giving differentt levels of difficulty.
You're welcome.
Did it help?
I was looking for something like this.Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you! Very clear instruction. 💕
You're welcome.
Thank you so much for your generosity of sharing your helpful knowledge Dr Jo
Blessings
You're welcome.
I love the socks! So cute🥰 also great video and thank you soo much!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
Thank you dr Jo for answering question quickly .
You're welcome.
I wish you were my doctor, you seem so kind!
Thanks 😁
I’ve been lopsided for over a year and my gait is getting worse, especially as my garden slopes! I’m inspired by Dr Jo’s delivery and will do these pelvic floor exercises religiously, starting today, 28th May ‘23!🤗
I hope they help!
Any updates!
I really enjoy your channel. I use quite a few of your videos as getting older takes it's toll. I have been doing the Pelvic Floor Exercises, but recently found a website that sells an apparatus for doing pelvic floor clocks. Is there any advantage to using it? Does it works faster than doing them on your own? Or is there any difference at all? Thanks for all these amazing videos. I love them.
Thanks, and you're welcome. I'm not sure. I have never tried one. I guess it depends on what it is suppose to do.
Yesss I just bought the worksheet - love that you put QR codes
Thanks. I hope they help!
Thank you so much for this video. Can't wait to start exercising and seeing the difference
You're welcome.
Did it help?
Did it help
I kept having uti symptoms with all negative tests, but doing these helped surprisingly. Could it possibly be a weak pelvic floor?
I have this condition as well. Acidic stuff inc cranberry makes it worse btw so im told
Omg I’m having the same problems I keep feeling like I have a uti with all negative testing I was starting to think the docs weren’t testing right . But I’m gonna try these. Nice to see I’m not alone
@@Princesskeywest yes, I found through trial and error and water is really the only thing that didn't hurt my bladder. After babying my bladder for a while and making sure I was clean 'down there' I started recovering. I also have been doing these stretches and things have gotten a bit better. It is only when I don't drink water for multiple days, instead eating things like candy or having soda/energy drinks only, does it start to flare up again. So, point being, hang in there, it just takes some adjusting. Also, get checked for any vaginal infections as well, as they can cause UTI symptoms as a side effect due to not being treated.
Look into interstitial cystitis. I have this, it mimics all the symptoms of a uti, with no infection!!! If drinking a whole gallon of water can help ease the pain then I’d say you have this!!
Sounds like interstitial cystitis!!!
This channel deserves more likes and subscribers! I had the pain for 2 days now thank you for thisss!!
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i immeditately noticed a difference after the first excercise. going to return to this video everyday! thank you🥰
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Hey what was ur symptoms? R u ok now
I was in debilitating pain from PFS and my groin area was ON FIRE DAILY. My best suggestion is *START SITTING ON THE FLOOR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING* maintain good posture and sit on the floor from now on: the more the better.
Are these focused for Hypertonic/tight pelvic floor or Weak pelvic floor?
Definitely for a weak pelvic floor! :)
I had a baby a year ago and because she was super heavy for my body she made my pelvic floor weaker on one side and my doctor told me to look up exercises to help strength it up. I am trying everything you are teaching.
Did it help you? I hope it did
Did it help?
Would you recommend this for women to do right after birth? Or how long should they wait until it’s good to begin a routine like this?
Does it matter what type of pillow 🙏🙏 Mighty Blessings to you & your wisdom
Thanks. No, it can be any pillow.
Thank god for u...needed this...I run and jogging and its hard...thank u for this
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Thank you for this vlog
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Everyone in my family has that dinosaur t-shirt! Love it! And thank you for sharing these exercises. :)
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I'm so glad your vid came up. I need these exercises so much, thank you Dr. Jo
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Hi Dr. I have MS and now have no control over my urine flow. I’m hoping these exercises will help me gain some control back. If you have any additional suggestions I welcome them.
Any update ?
Thank you so much Dr. Jo, its a great class ❤
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Your exercises are blessing. Thank you so much ❤️
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What did the exercises do to you?
@@angelosantos7061 they help you so much to relief pain. Maybe you haven't tried yet
@@MuhammadAli-ti4wd you had prostatitis?
@@lalboihangsing1187 no i hadn't. I was feeling a bit pain in my prostate but this exercise gave me relief eventually. I was not diagnosed with prostitis
¡Gracias!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
For the exercise where you have the ball and you're pushing your feet out on the floor.... Is it ok if you slightly lift your hips up? I have a hard time telling if I'm pushing out on my feet and I feel like when I lift my hip slightly it allows more weight on the feet which makes it easier to do the push-out. ?? Thank you very much.
Love the ball trick!
Really good work out tonight thanks!!!!
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Today I have read the topic uterine prolapse,stress incontinence and overactive bladder...ur video help me a lot about how to guide my patients regarding pelvic floor exercise for management...thank u...
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Great exercise. I’m expecting baby number 4 and have pelvic organ prolapse from my previous birth. Have you ever seen POP healed by exercise? Thanks!
I want to try these exercises. Thank you
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Thanks for this video Dr Jo.
Very helpful for me, these are better than a lot of what I've been doing. Really feels like I'm getting to the core of my issues. No pun intended!
Really loved your shoulder strengthening with resistance band exercises also.
Thanks again
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Nice video dr jo
Due to weak pelvic muscle it effected my uterus & I have a bleeding problem only when I do forward bending activities.
I have started on these exercises, feeling better .Can I do even the exercises on stomach ie knee bending?
Great demos! I'm gonna get me a ball!!
Thankyou so much...so clear and well explained!!
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Hey 👋 what is the height at which your head is from the ground? Is it necessary to have the head elevated?
No it isn’t. It’s just for comfort. I’ve done these exercises in yoga & movement (calisthenics) classes & we just learn to keep our neck & head long & relaxed on our backs & bellies sans pillow/cushion.
Hello! I'm 20 and I have some health issues caused by bad pelvic floor muscles. Especially I have erectile dysfunction and i cannot hold pee. The treatments are slow so what exercises do you recommend ?
Question! I love these exercises, which are new to me despite all the pelvic floor PT I’ve done pre- and post-surgery, but I have a big question: are you supposed to pull up and in (doing a kegel, in other words) when doing these various exercises? Many thanks!
no.
I’m definitely going to try this! I’m 39 and I feel 90 with my bladder leakage. Thank you for this video!
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Where can I find an exercise head pillow like that one?
THANK YOU…I feel better already!
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Hey Dr. Jo....thanks so much. I just went this eveming to my Chiropractor. She is great. I've been having pain in my lower back and past few days have been bad. She feels it may be my pelvic floor is weak. I will do these and see if it gets better.
You're welcome. I hope they help.
Thank you so much for putting this up , you are helping us who have a problem in that area❤ ❤
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Wow, she knows her stuff and explains it so well!
Thank you
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Just turned into this channel very informative I have just been diagnosed with bladder and rectal prolapse I am only 51 and believe it or not my children are 12 years apart..it’s a very uncomfortable feeling constant pressure and I am trying desperately to avoid a really nasty surgery on my way with diet just lost 3 pounds and I keep seeing different videos for pelvic floor exercises and Keagle‘s and almost everyone is different hoping this will help
I haven’t been diagnosed but, I know I’m experiencing odd pressure “down there” & I’ve visually see something different when I push. I only feel pressure when I push. I’m desperately looking for something to try before thinking about any surgery. Thanks for sharing your story ❤️
I found a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor therapy I read that this can help do wonders I see her next week I am hoping it helps wonder if there is one by you pelvic floor physical therapy, good luck❤️
Cindy...I also found a physio therapist that specializes in pelvic floor problems, thank goodness.....has helped with understanding overactive bladder (since my 30's), few months ago I was diagnosed with mild pelvic floor & bowel prolapse (gradually worsening over last few years. I am 71 now)..& occasional leakage. Therapist has periodically had me keep urinary frequency diary, bowel movements, liquid/types & frequency intake..all on a simple chart. She has worked with me progressively incorporating exercises (same or similar to ones on this & other dr Jo videos), & perhaps most useful so far are tips & tricks for double voiding to completely empty bladder when urinating, tips to change urgency pattern over time (reprogram nervous system ) Anyway....I found my urgency signals lessening...except with over the top caffeine levels from coffee....my prolapse/strength of pf have improved.....Best of all...I am beginning to sleep 4-5 hours in a row before getting up to urinate (formerly about only 2 hours). My goal in asking doc for pf exam....was that I knew something was not right, not toned, heavy bulky sensations in vagina/pelvic area...she suggested pelvic floor physio. I had never heard of it, I am grateful, because I really, really want to keep prolapse from getting worse...DO NOT want to have medical intervention or surgery if at all possible
Im shaking a lot when I do this. This must mean I have weak muscles, right? I've been having the weirdest issues for the past couple of years with bowel movements and urine issues alo. These definitely make me feel better :)
Yes I have bowel issues I'm praying this works. My docter just diagnosed me with Pelvic Floor muscle weakness I'm constantly constipated can't go without using something.
@@abullard8409 did it work with your bowel movement???
@@twolightwitness7701 no unfortunately but I also wasn't consistent. I've gone bck to my laxatives. My primary care has ordered some testing on my abdomen and pelvic area.
@@abullard8409 how are you now?
Total newbie to pelvic floor exercises. Might be a dumb question: Am I supposed to tighten and hold in (and up) the pelvic floor muscles while doing the exercises or just follow along and let the mucles do what they naturally do?
These exercises are wicked!!! Terrific, no BS, straight to the point. Thanks
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Thanks for explaining these movements.
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Great video. I appreciate the knowledge shared! New subscriber 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks!