Did you know that Rhiannon specializes in Pelvic Diaphragm work?
Pelvic Health
Pelvic health has become a popular topic in the health community and for good reason. The pelvic floor is instrumental in a lot of the body’s movement patterns and functions. Can massage therapy help to improve its function?
Massage therapists focus only on the external muscles of the pelvic floor that can be found in the hip and pelvic girdles.
We can release contracted and shortened muscles to alleviate myofascial pain in the pelvic floor, and can also use specific joint mobilizations to help improve postural alignment.
Do you experience any of the following?
- Hypertonic pelvic floor
- Hypotonic pelvic floor
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Incontinence
- Muscle imbalances
- Core Weakness
- Diastasis Recti
- Groin Pain
- Prolapse
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- SI Joint Dysfunction
- Sacral Torsion/Rotation
If yes, pelvic floor therapy may be a good option for you.
Pelvic floor education has come a long way and many people have begun pelvic floor physiotherapy. Pelvic floor massage therapy compliments your physiotherapy sessions. Pelvic floor intervention could be indicated for your low back pain.
What can you expect during your first appointment with me?
- Health history consultation
- Assessment of the hip and pelvis
- Joint mobilizations and stretches often used during my treatments
- Exercises prescription following Tx
- Creation and recommendation of Tx plan to start recovery
Jellyfish vs Pelvic Floor
One of my favourite analogies, the jellyfish is often used to describe how your pelvic floor moves in relation with your diaphragm.
Have you ever heard in a pilates or clinical fitness class to match your breath with your movement? This is why.
1. As you inhale your diaphragm drops, the pelvic floor relaxes, and your abdomen expands outward.⠀
2. As you exhale your diaphragm contracts, your pelvic floor lifts, and your abdomen pulls in.⠀
Always think about engaging the pelvic floor as your exhale, pairing the contraction with your breath.⠀
It’s important to remember that although contracting your pelvic floor is important, so is learning how to relax those muscles. Constantly keeping your pelvic floor contracted and engaged can also cause muscular dysfunction. Hypertonic (excessively tight) pelvic floors are not better than hypotonic (weakened) pelvic floors. Always consult a health professional before attempting any kegels or pelvic floor strengthening exercises to make sure they’re right for you.
