HOW TO PELVIC FLOOR: How to Stop Leaking, Prolapse and Pain | Physio Guide

Experiencing leaking, heaviness, or pain? In this episode, women’s health physiotherapists Monica Donaldson and Tamara Gerdis explain why pelvic floor dysfunction is common but NOT normal—and how to fix it without surgery.We discuss the truth about Kegels (and why they might be making your symptoms worse), how to manage prolapse, and why menopause changes your pelvic health.⚠️ MEDICAL EDUCATION: This video contains anatomical models and educational demonstrations of the female pelvic floor for health literacy purposes.⭐⭐ Watch These Videos Next ⭐⭐🤰 Preparing for birth? Watch this: HOW TO GIVE BIRTH:➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=478NWT2obEo🧠 Postpartum struggles? Watch this: HOW TO SURVIVE POSTPARTUM➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diUSTj4YGPA🔥 Menopause symptoms? Watch this: HOW TO MAKE A CHANGE➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4GRL05bZyUIn this video, we cover:00:00 – Why we ignore our pelvic floor (until it breaks)03:30 – Anatomy 101: What the pelvic floor actually does07:00 – The Kegel Myth: Why tightening isn't always the answer12:30 – How pregnancy & birth impact your pelvic muscles17:45 – Prolapse Explained: What that "heaviness" really means26:30 – Postpartum Recovery: What is "normal" leaking?31:30 – The Menopause Shift: Estrogen and your pelvic floor45:00 – Non-Surgical Solutions: Pessaries & Physio explained59:00 – Sex & Pain: Reclaiming intimacy after injury01:05:30 – Pelvic floor issues in teens and younger women (Prevention is key)01:16:56 - Pelvic floor devices and aids: which tools help and which don’tFollow ⁠Dr. Natalie Hutchins⁠:https://www.thewomanshandbook.comVisit The Woman’s Handbook on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thewomanshandbook?igsh=YXF1aGw3MDZwdnZiMonica Donaldson and Tamara Gerdis are specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapists at Physio Down Under, dedicated to empowering women through evidence-based pelvic health care.https://www.physiodownunder.sg#pelvicfloor #womenshealth #prolapse #postpartumrecovery #menopausehealth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewomanshandbook.substack.com