In today’s episode, we discuss common pelvic floor issues and symptoms such as urinary leakage, tailbone pain, frequent restroom breaks, pain during intercourse, constipation, and how to treat them correctly.

Dr. Bailey is a physical therapist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy. She earned a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University at St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Bailey has been practicing for twelve years and is the owner of 360 Health & Wellness Services, a clinic that believes health is full-circle.
If you want to discover more about pelvic floor dysfunction, check the key takeaways of this episode or the transcript below.

Key Takeaways:

1. What is the Pelvic Floor?

The pelvis is an area of our body located between the trunk and the legs, while the pelvic cavity runs from the pubic bone to the tailbone. Inside the pelvic cavity, we have different organs, nerves, arteries, and muscles. The bottom part of the pelvic cavity is considered the pelvic floor, which is a layer of muscles that help support these internal structures.

The pelvic floor has three main functions: to help support internal organs, to help maintain continence, and to aid in sexual pleasure.

2. What Are Some Pelvic Floor Health Symptoms?

Some of the most common pelvic floor symptoms include urine leakage, frequent restroom breaks, pain during sex, tailbone pain, constipation, and diarrhea.

3. Does Kegel Help With Pelvic Floor Health?

Kegal is basically a contraction of your pelvic floor muscles that helps strengthen them. However, people need to learn to do them effectively. Some people may have an overactive pelvic floor, which can actually result in kegel worsening the issue.