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Infertility is on the Rise

12/18/2017

Written by former staff physical therapist, Aisling Linehan, PT

Infertility is on the rise and as pelvic floor physical therapists we want to do our part to help our patients get pregnant. According to this study, 15% of couples will struggle with infertility. Reasons for infertility can be broken down to ovulation disorders (27%), male factors (25%), tubal disorders (22%), unexplained factors (17%), endometriosis (7%); and “other factors” (4%). Pelvic floor physical therapists specialize in manual & movement therapy. It makes sense that the type of infertility that we can help with is “mechanical”.

The study also states: Many of the issues that cause a woman to have difficulty with conception can be traced to scar tissue, fascial restriction, and congested lymphatics. The manual and movement work we do with our patients can help with scar tissue, fascial dysfunction and poor lymphatic drainage. The body gets tight and stale with our everyday routine and mundane movement patterns. These changes in physiology require manual work and movement therapy.

Release of fascial and ligamentous restrictions can decrease pressure on blood vessels, thereby optimizing the vascular phase and improving the efficacy of the lymphatic system. Better blood flow basically means better “detox” and waste management by the body. The body, in turn, is better able to perform important processes such as reproduction. It is also important to note that reproduction is not essential in keeping a person alive; thus, if the body feels under threat in any way reproduction is not a priority. Check out the study to see how pelvic floor PT can help you get pregnant.

Not sure if you want to try pelvic floor PT yet? Stop by on Thursday night to try our gentle relax and renew yoga class. Getting your body in a more parasympathetic state can help you mentally and physically prepare for bringing new life into this world.

Recommended resources: ending female pain and ending male pelvic pain

12/5/2017

Ending Femal Pain A Woman's Manual and Ending Male Pelvic Pain A Man's Manual

Connect PT likes Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain and Ending Male Pelvic Pain, a Man's Manual: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, Or Living with Pelvic Or Sexual Pain, two books written by Isa Herrera, PT.

Isa is a pioneer in the world of pelvic rehabilitation and shares her recommendations for those suffering from pelvic pain. We love how she devotes separate books for women and men to address their individual needs.

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Infertility is on the Rise

Recommended resources: ending female pain and ending male pelvic pain

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