Episode 98: Why Your Cough Is Making Your Pelvic Floor Problems Worse

In Episode 98 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about why coughing can make pelvic floor problems like leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, pressure, and pain worse. She explains what is going on in your body when you have been coughing for a few days, and why symptoms may show up for the first time - or even worsen - when you're sick. She shares some tips for you as you work on recovering from your cough and restoring pelvic floor function. If you're looking for more information on managing stress urinary incontinence (ie: leaking with coughing, sneezing, or jumping), be sure to listen to Episode 65. _____If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at [email protected] for listening!About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses