Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 So nobody has anything to say about PT???Anne in michigan I would suggest that you check out the yahoo happy pelvis PT group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/happypelvis/ There are people there who will be more than happy to answer any specific questions you have. Many women have gotten good to excellent results pursing pelvic PT with an experienced therapist. It's something that i will be pursuing myself. Hollis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 So nobody has anything to say about PT???Anne in michigan I would suggest that you check out the yahoo happy pelvis PT group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/happypelvis/ There are people there who will be more than happy to answer any specific questions you have. Many women have gotten good to excellent results pursing pelvic PT with an experienced therapist. It's something that i will be pursuing myself. Hollis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 So nobody has anything to say about PT???Anne in michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 > > So nobody has anything to say about PT???Anne in michigan > Ann - I think PT was a BIG factor in helping me, maybe not everyone, but certainly in my case. I tend to over tighten in response to pain and my muscles don't let go. At first I did not realize this was going on with the v thing because mine was dermatitis and you could see or feel the spot on the skin, but knowing what I know about myself from having successfully conquered fibromyalgia I started to see the connection. And it has been most helpful. If you want specifics e-mail mctwirly@... But be very careful when you choose your PT that it is someone who has taken post-grad courses in pelvic floor work. There are three courses offered and recognized nationally. My PT has completed 2 of them and is planning to take the third when it is offered in our part of the country. Just any old PT won't do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 PT has helped me a lot! My pelvic floor muscles were so short and tense all the time. My therapist has helped get the muscles stretched and I'm now able to relax them at will. PT didn't cure my vv, but it has helped reduce the severity of my general vulvar pain. Jenn in CO __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am thinking about asking for a referral to a PT but am trying to decide if I am a good candidate. I have vestibulitis but I think a lot of my pain does have to do with muscles that tense in anticipation of pain and also I have done some "mental checks" throughout the day and I definitely keep that area tensed. How do I know if I am a good candidate? What types of things will they do in PT? Is there anything I can be trying at home now? Lindsey Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 You're a candidate, don't worry about it, just go.Lindsey wrote: I am thinking about asking for a referral to a PT but am trying to decide if I am a good candidate. I have vestibulitis but I think a lot of my pain does have to do with muscles that tense in anticipation of pain and also I have done some "mental checks" throughout the day and I definitely keep that area tensed. How do I know if I am a good candidate? What types of things will they do in PT? Is there anything I can be trying at home now? Lindsey Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 OK, sorry, I haven't been into long responses lately. If you find yourself clenching - or really even if you don't - you're a candidate. I should say that if you have pain, I believe you're a candidate. In PT, they will check your alignment. They will do an external check for trigger points and tight muscles and for connective tissue disorder. Internally, they will check for trigger points and tight muscles. They will check your ability to release your pelvic floor. Hopefully, they will use biofeedback so you can see your numbers in terms of tightening and relaxing. She will then deal with these issues. Pressing on trigger points, stretching tight muscles, and rolling bunked up connective tissue (ouch). She will do the same inside. It is very painful (but in a good way) and you will likely flare afterward. I would count on a year to get well, but you should see improvement in a few weeks (slight) and more in six weeks (pretty marked). What I did at home. My husband did PT on me almost daily. I did PT on myself daily. I did skin rolling, and internal work. I also did minimal internal stretching every time I peed. My major PT was done with one foot on the counter and the same side thumb inside and my other elbow on the counter on the other side of the sink and holding a book. I hated every second of it. I also did biofeedback faithfully. It was a love hate relationship. I think the biofeedback machine was instrumental to my getting well.. I hope this helps. PS if your PT tells you to do kegels, she is a questionable PTmolly ring wrote: You're a candidate, don't worry about it, just go.Lindsey <gaia_ca> wrote: I am thinking about asking for a referral to a PT but am trying to decide if I am a good candidate. I have vestibulitis but I think a lot of my pain does have to do with muscles that tense in anticipation of pain and also I have done some "mental checks" throughout the day and I definitely keep that area tensed. How do I know if I am a good candidate? What types of things will they do in PT? Is there anything I can be trying at home now? Lindsey Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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