Kegels and Sensuality biofeedback core breath how do i find my pelvic floor muscles? kegels kegels and sensuality pelvic floor pelvic health physiotherapist youtube channel Aug 23, 2021

My name is Kim Vopni, and I am known as the Vagina Coach.  Kegels are a huge part of what I preach.  My most recent book, Your Pelvic Floor, launched in March and covers A LOT about kegels and pelvic floor exercises.

In short, a Kegel is a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles...

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Exercises for Bruised Coccyx (Tailbone) bruised coccyx joints pelvic floor pelvic floor physical therapy physical health professional si joint tailbone pain Aug 20, 2021

A bruised coccyx or tailbone can be painful and can happen for many reasons, from an injury like a fall to our posture while we are sitting or standing. The medical term for a sore tailbone is coccydynia.

In a previous blog on tailbone pain exercises, we discussed the Wide Leg Child Pose, Side...

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Menopause Belly Happens – But it is NOT Mandatory core breath core exercise estrogen kegels menopausal belly menopause pelvic floor exercises perimenopause stress Aug 11, 2021

Yes, those unforeseeable years of menopause! It is a natural part of our life cycle and better to embrace it with grace than try to run away from it…because it happens to all of us

Accepting menopause as another stage in our growth, help us to be better prepared for the symptoms. Night...

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Do Kegels & Pelvic Floor Exercises Relieve SI Joint Pain? core exercises kegels lower back pain pelvic floor\ sacroiliac joint si joint pain Jul 29, 2021

In a previous blog, we answered the question What is SI Joint Pain? and how it is commonly related to lower back pain.

The SI joint or sacroiliac joint supports the weight of your upper body and distributes forces across the pelvis. The pain you feel in the SI joint is not always directly...

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How To Stop Overactive Bladder - Help for Urgency, Frequency and Leaks! badder urgency bladder diary bladder retraining bladder training exercises for incontinence health conditions kegels can help treat kegel exercises kegels exercise overactive bladder urgency urinary frequency urinary incontinence Jul 08, 2021

Do you ever find yourself searching for bathrooms everywhere you go, or do you find that you have overwhelming urges that sometimes mean you can't make it to the bathroom in time? Maybe you have little bits of urine leaking out through the day, and you're always putting a pad in ‘just in...

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Why women have Painful Sex (Dyspareunia) benefits painful pelvic floor physical therapist sex stress vaginismus Jun 28, 2021

It can be a tough conversation to start.  Often when patients raise the issue, “it” has been going on for a while.  I’m talking about painful sex.  It’s likely more common than you’d think, with estimates saying that nearly three out of four...

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What is SI Joint Pain? causes joints kegel and pelvic floor exercises pelvic floor dysfunction physical therapist pregnancy sacroiliac si joint pain therapeutic exercises Jun 23, 2021

The overlooked pelvis problem may be contributing to lower back pain.

A common location for pain described as ‘low back pain’ is in the SI Joints. The SI joints support the weight of your upper body, distributing it across the pelvis. They act as shock absorbers and reduce the...

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Why does my Tailbone Hurt? coccydynia floor injury pain pelvic release tailbone tailbone pain trauma Jun 17, 2021

Tailbone pain (coccyx) can be very frustrating to experience. This dull and achy pain happens around the bony area at the bottom of the spine. If you have been sitting for long periods or possibly had a traumatic fall, it can cause tension in the pelvic floor muscles. Sometimes, you may feel...

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A common complaint from my clients - especially those who have had children and who sit all day is - what can I do to relieve my tailbone pain?

Tailbone pain can happen for many reasons and is often closely tied to tension in the back part of the pelvic floor muscles. Tension can develop...

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Importance of Having a Fit Pregnancy birth prep labor exercises pregnancy exercises pregnancy fitness prenatal education prenatal fitness prepare to push May 23, 2021

In my experience working with expectant mothers, pregnant women are looking for information and want to find out how they can stay in healthy shape during their pregnancy. They want to know what kind of exercises are best to do and to avoid. They want to stay healthy and strong, but...

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