53. How the Pelvic Floor Affects Constipation, Back Pain, IBS, and Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most under diagnosed root causes of conditions including urinary incontinence, constipation, sexual dysfunction, back pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. How can we do better at identifying and treating pelvic floor dysfunction? Today two amazing physical therapists, Dr. Miriam Graham and Dr. Reshma Rathod, are here to help us understand how the pelvic floor impacts our whole body health. We have an enlightening conversation about pelvic floor function, how to tell if you might have pelvic floor dysfunction and what they do as physical therapists to help their patients have optimal pelvic floor function. If you are someone who has struggled with constipation, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, or pain, don’t miss this conversation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:57 - How Miriam & Reshma became PTs 9:54 - How pelvic floor function is assessed 12:33 - Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction 17:29 - What to expect from a PT appointment 20:55 - Treatment stories 30:20 - Tight hip flexors and working at a desk 39:15 - Miriam & Reshma’s morning routine 43:33 - Learn more and work with Miriam and Reshma