Re: Re: sit-ups? / prolapse - For Tom

[Guest guest]

Emma,

Without a complete check it is hard to say, my guess is this may be

more hystochemical and less musculoskeletal but..

If it goes on long enough the PF will tighten up in response to the

pain...

TKO

Emma wrote:

The itching/rawness and burning are most of it. There is some

pain/soreness with intercourse.

Thank you for your response.

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> >> >> Hi All,

> >> >> True sit ups do not work the abdominal core,

infact they build

> > the

> >> > hip

> >> >> flexor group and the rectus abdominus muscles (

the bay-watch

> >> > muscles).

> >> >> The other issue with pelvic floor problems is

that one really

> > needs

> >> > to

> >> >> strengthen the PF prior to embarking on an

aabdominal strength

> >> > program.

> >> >> Increased abdominal pressures will push down on

the PF and

if it

> >> > is not

> >> >> strong enough, will begin the process of

prolapses.

> >> >> Appropriate crunches are preferrable but only

after you have

> > done 4-

> >> > 6

> >> >> weeks of the roll for control protocols.

> >> >> One can learn more about core training from a

series of

videos on

> >> > my

> >> >> website as well as see the roll for control

exerciese.

> >> >> Go to www.tomocklerpt.com and click on

Exercise Protocols for

> > roll

> >> > for

> >> >> control and then click on the core training

videos..both on

the L

> >> > side

> >> >> of the home page.

> >> >> Enjoy!!!

> >> >> K. Ockler P.T.

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