Can Stress Cause Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

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3 жыл бұрын

YES! Stress absolutely impacts pelvic health. Whether you have pelvic pain, bladder leakage, interstitial cystitis, urinary urgency/frequency, prolapse, or painful sex, stress and emotion can play a role in your symptoms. This video explains why, and what you can do about it!
Article referenced in the video:
"Breaking Free: The role stress can play on IC - and ways to address it."
By Mark Toner
ICA Update, Spring 2021
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@vibrantpelvichealth 4 ай бұрын

Do you have pelvic tension or pain? My 12-week Overcome program can help. Free trial: bit.ly/OPPWforfree ...Do you have prolapse? Get the first week of Lift for free: bit.ly/liftforfree ...There is hope. There is help!

@joannekibble7194 Жыл бұрын

I'm only half way into this video and felt I had to leave a comment. I've suffered with pelvic and bladder pain since the sudden loss of my best friend 8 months ago. I have linked the pain to the grief and stress caused by her loss,but I've found it so hard to just 'relax and let go",as like u say in this video,its not that simple. I'm definitely ruminating over my issues. Its the first thing on my mind in the morning and last at night. I have been so so upset over losing my friend, who was more like a sister, so it makes sense that this has triggered my health issues. I am trying so hard to help myself to get better. I've tried an ic diet, yoga,and I do one of your meditation videos daily, which has been a real god send. I hope that we all can find a way to release all this tension within our pelvis. It is so debilitating and takes over. So thank you for these videos. It makes me feel I'm not alone and that one day I'll be pain free.💕xx

@vibrantpelvichealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for opening your heart to my teachings and for working out with me :) ~Leila from Vibrant Support

@evelynprim7457 2 жыл бұрын

It took me 3 years and 10 doctors to make the connection you did in the first 3 minutes of this video. I have IC and mast cell activation syndrome and stress is a huge factor in my pain. I've been learning so much about my body and my conditions from your videos. Lifestyle modifications have made the biggest difference in how I manage stress. Your tips are so wonderful. Thank you so much 💓

@vibrantpelvichealth 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you were able to make this connection! So glad you found this video!

@lorifirkus8209 2 жыл бұрын

Your personality shines! Thank you for helping with PFD and IC. Ive had IC for 30 years I finally feel there’s things I can do besides diet, medication and horrible instillations. I’m doing your yoga poses, mindfulness when I walk my dog, watch your videos when I need some inspiration.

@vibrantpelvichealth 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! I am so glad you feel supported and inspired! you got this!!

@jackiecolbert3915 3 жыл бұрын

Omg you are on point. Glad I found your video today. I suffer from IC and was recently having a flare. I was in extreme pain. I finished your 1 week of pelvic health and I feel alot better. I also did your night time routine for overactive bladder. I feel like stress is my number one problem. I'm having gut issues as well. I need a copy of this magazine. God bless you for all you do.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

Sending you best wishes, Jackie! I'm so glad you feel better after the first week of my Overcome Pelvic Pain program, and the night time routine for OAB. Keep up the good work, and consider making meditation a regular practice to help with your stress and gut issues: kzfaq.info/sun/PLDputRBPsHFSpz2aXjH5Pd_QCMAFxsaYL

@hedonist_world2878 Жыл бұрын

Glad found your video. If anyone here suffering from stress and anxiety(chronic) It will be the root cause for your pelvic issue... Going through CPPS symtoms, urinary urgency, penile pain, groin pain, Its all started after a 10 days of continous stress. I dont started to work to improve my symtoms... Will start from today. If you stressed please be aware its your head playing with your body. So dont mind it. Do your pelvicr excercises. Will get symtom free oneday

@ginapeterson3826 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I just watched your video and I can't tell how much I appreciate it! Please talk about this subject more. You have hit the nail on the head regarding what I personally am experiencing post hysterectomy! The bladder and rectal pain, urgency and frequency have increased expodentially since I had the surgery 5yrs ago during the past 1yr and a half. The political and environmental challenges are overwhelming at times! My doctor's treatment have been to prescribe medications to treat the nerve pain and HTN. My blood pressure is elevated due to the chronic pelvic pain. Thank you for what you are doing to help all of us with this awful problem and I intend on following your you tube videos as much as possible!

@vibrantpelvichealth 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you found this helpful! You got this!!❤️

@halliemargaret 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of this is perfect Bri!!!! :-)

@PC-lg6ex 3 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed with IC about 12 years ago and wholeheartedly agree that stress can make it worse. I follow a strict diet and try to stay active; however, have to avoid certain exercises that strain the pelvic floor. I’ve suspected that I also have PFD because it’s become increasingly difficult to have a pelvic exam. I even tried pelvic floor therapy but couldn’t relax enough to get any benefit out of it, plus it became expensive. Your videos are wonderful and thank you so much for bringing attention to these issues.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad my videos have been helpful for you! My best advice for PFD and activity/stretching is to go slow, to breathe deeply + slowly, and to remember that motion is lotion. Movement heals, as long as you are gentle, patient, and persistent. Keep up the great work!

@nicecook12 3 жыл бұрын

Sending love back to you for all your help. Currently dealing with pelvic floor issues for 5 months now. Praying 🙏🏻 and doing what I can to get better. God bless you!!

@sparksoflife101 Жыл бұрын

Walking helps me and dancing :)

@nicoletrulyyours Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!! Also yoga

@dmydesigns72 3 ай бұрын

❤❤ I so wish I could attend your retreat this year. Praying 🙏 for a financial miracle. But maybe next one. Thank you so much for all you do!❤❤

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@patcampion 3 ай бұрын

Great talk. Love the connection to stress.

@beckyabloss941 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I have IC and stress is def my main reason for flare ups!

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@YellowPineappleHoyas 3 жыл бұрын

I have been very sick for over a year due to very serious medication side effects. It's cause me so much anxiety and when i go out in the car, i always get urinary urgency, made worse because most washrooms are closed to the public due to covid and are still closed. I also get it at night too. I haven't slept well in over a year and when i do sleep, it's because i've had to take a lot of medications to fall asleep. Doctor's don't take any of it seriously and have mostly left me on my own to figure it all out.

@impossiblypossible3755 3 жыл бұрын

The PF stretches really help me because it gives me pain relief and brings my stress levels down. Caffeine takes my mind off the pain/worry but I have to be careful not to drink too much.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the pelvic floor stretches are helping you! And personally, I find that tea is a really nice substitute for caffeinated drinks. Hot tea soothes my mind but without the jitters of coffee... of course herbal teas are best in this case (caffeine free), although green tea generally has less caffeine than coffee so that can be a good choice too. Best wishes!

@impossiblypossible3755 3 жыл бұрын

@@vibrantpelvichealth Great idea! I will try that! I was in a very distressed state and felt constant pelvic pain and I stumbled upon this channel. The PF exercises gave me instant relief. Thank you for bringing awareness to this topic and helping all of us!!

@lisaapeschel-peters129 3 жыл бұрын

I have experienced how stress effects my prolapse condition. I have been in a place of my prolapse improving and then along came some stress (aka me suppressing stuff and not taking care of myself) and it is one step forward and two steps back.

@ericaramos3371 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping women

@vibrantpelvichealth 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!❤️

@cindyrasley627 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so very very very very much I am dealing with some of these issues and have been under extreme stress load so I’m going to begin today to start changing my life watching your podcast And Instagram, I just discovered you!and helping my general health to heal thank you thank you thank you👍❤️🙏😀😀😀😀

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you've found my info! I assure you, you're not alone, and there's SO MUCH you can do to feel better. This has been a tough 1-2 years for so many people, but I love your commitment to making a change in your health starting TODAY. Might I suggest you start with a meditation? I have a playlist here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLDputRBPsHFSpz2aXjH5Pd_QCMAFxsaYL

@nickgreek6449 2 жыл бұрын

When I went to my doctor with symptoms the first - and only - thing he suggested was antibiotics and he sent me to a urologist who didn't help at all either. He dismissed my own ''diagnosis'' of chronic stress and tension as the cause of my symptoms. Pelvic tension and sometimes pain , decreased ejaculatory force and sensation/pleasure , and increased urinary frequency during periods of stress.. I am 53 in very good shape , proper weight , non smoker/drinker no drugs , exercise very regularly , clean diet . My only problem and stressor is my job..

@sparksoflife101 Жыл бұрын

Slow living has helped to significantly help me as well as sleeping a lot,as well as nature,barefoot grounding and holistic therapy.

@vibrantpelvichealth Жыл бұрын

Such healing tips !

@YellowPineappleHoyas 3 жыл бұрын

Also, the mind and the body are interconnected and often for me, i don't necessarily feel stressed or anxious, but my body is showing the stress through urinary urgency.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry that you have been sick and have medication side effects! You are so right about the mind and body and how your body is showing stress. I have a playlist of videos that can help with relaxation and stress: bit.ly/Pelvictressrelief

@YellowPineappleHoyas 3 жыл бұрын

@@vibrantpelvichealth Thanks!

@Atom_Stone 6 ай бұрын

I think you'd find my (now) 14 month saga with this issue pretty interesting. It's ncredible, what I've done to myself by fixating on certain body functions with my health anxiety. Through your information and a couple other sources, I know pretty much for certain that I've driven so much tension to my PF. 🤦‍♂️ The resulting symptoms & presentations I've experienced correlate with all you've said. My own mind did this to me and the vicious cycle has me stuck.

@vibrantpelvichealth 6 ай бұрын

It sounds like you've been through a challenging journey with your health, and it's not uncommon for anxiety to impact physical symptoms. It's positive that you're recognizing the potential connection between your mental state and the symptoms you're experiencing. Consider discussing this aspect with a mental health professional who can provide support and strategies to manage health-related anxiety. Integrating both physical and mental health approaches may contribute to your overall well-being. ~Vibrant Support

@islandgirl4491 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a young 26 year old that has always had reoccurring UTIs since I was a child and just found out I have bladder prolapse and leakage and this video just made a lot of sense to me because I’m really stressed out about the prolapse that’s all that’s been on my mind .

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that this video helped you!

@ericaramos3371 2 жыл бұрын

Your gonna be okay, theres help out there.

@wilmaballesteros2660 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. God bless you richly. 🌈

@leahbernstein3185 2 жыл бұрын

Another great share. Thank you for helping us.

@vibrantpelvichealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to help!

@nazmcankara6810 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about pelvic floor dyssynergia?

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep that in mind as a request, although I can let you know that my pelvic pain/tension videos are a helpful starting place for pelvic floor dyssynergia: bit.ly/femtension

@ytupdates3063 2 жыл бұрын

Ma'am i have hemerroids and I'm 17 yrs , is it the cause of pelvic pain and urine issues?

@maryverbeek8013 2 жыл бұрын

You nail it. Im trying to relax my pelvic floor but my prolapse is freaking me out and I'm hidden it from my husband and gynecology said its juts my wall hinging down a little bit but I see with a mirror. But think you for your video

@valentineelias7299 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It is very informative and the timing is great. I have had gut spasm and other gut issues going for a while and this year I had this very bad skin allergy that started from nowhere. I have been stressed without realising it, I have also had anxiety attacks, bladder issues and sleep issues but I didn’t know to deal with it. My doctors are running blood work but he is not sure what is going on with me. I have started using NAC supplements which seems to be working somehow but it is still early days. I like the term mind, body connection and think I.will benefit from this. Thanks for the good work you are doing.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

Sending you all my best wishes! So often, a regular meditation practice can help you get to the root cause of these issues (many of which can be related). This playlist might help you: kzfaq.info/sun/PLDputRBPsHFSpz2aXjH5Pd_QCMAFxsaYL

@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez 10 ай бұрын

I wish I lived in your area 😢

@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez 10 ай бұрын

Is pelvic tension a feeling of eternal vibrations in the pelvic area? Thank you ❤

@vibrantpelvichealth 10 ай бұрын

Yes, pelvic tension can feel this way for some people! I recommend checking out my pain/tension playlist: bit.ly/femtension

@kellyreadingbooks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I was diagnosed with vaginismus but I also have been getting chronic bladder infections since I was little and now as an adult I have IBS, so something is really going on :(

@gerdabuddenbrook8593 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly, maybe you're already familiar with this, so I might not be saying anything new to you, but have you ever heard of endometriosis? I didn't know what it was when I was younger and after years I finally received my diagnosis, and it explained all of my symptoms

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

Kelly, I'm wishing you all the best as you get everything figured out! Stress can contribute to IBS and pelvic pain/tension (which can manifest as vaginismus)... really, all of the issues you mentioned can be connected. Learning to release some of the stress and anxiety that's at the core can be really helpful!

@kellyreadingbooks 3 жыл бұрын

@@gerdabuddenbrook8593 hi there! They do not see anything via testing so the only option is laparoscopy to check for it :(

@gerdabuddenbrook8593 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellyreadingbooks that's what happened to me! I had a definitive answer through laparoscopy. Don't get discouraged

@kellyreadingbooks 3 жыл бұрын

@@gerdabuddenbrook8593 thank you. My grandmother had stage 4 endo so it does make me wonder

@moonmadd 2 жыл бұрын

Lomi Lomi massage is great for managing stress.

@jamiedeschane6414 2 жыл бұрын

Can stress a pudendal nerve flare?

@sparksoflife101 Жыл бұрын

Is hypnosis good as well?

@vibrantpelvichealth Жыл бұрын

It can help!

@ravidahashmi1252 2 жыл бұрын

Aslam alikum before 8 months i met with a abortion because of stress but now if I have a stress then i fell a pain in my uterus can u tell me

@user-gq7nu7ej4j 2 жыл бұрын

Please help me, please How do I strengthen the anal sphincter? How do I strengthen the anal canal?

@fabiolalandaverde5598 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bri! I am just 25 years old and I just had my 3rd child 7 weeks ago. I had a vaginal tear with my second baby which I didn't fix and i was planning on fixing it with this labor, but I didn't. So 5 days after having my 3rd child, I felt something bulgy in my V and I believe I have a prolapse. It is horrible, I feel that tearing is making it worst. My Ob barely told me to go to a physical therapist for my pelvic floor and to strengthen my core.. I just feel so scared because I really am feeling my symptoms are feeling worst each day, I have a lot of abdominal pain and also they found cysts in my ovaries, also my tail none has moved out of place.. I just don't know what to do, I feel so horrible..

@yesitisme964 Жыл бұрын

Why did you have so many kids without thinking. Especially after the second one you definitely should’ve taken care of yourself first

@fabiolalandaverde5598 Жыл бұрын

@@yesitisme964 Hello Anika! MAY THE LORD JESUS BLESS YOU TONIGHT AND ALWAYS! That's a great question! Thank you for asking😊 everything wasn't planned, but now I understand that God, My Lord Jesus allows things to happend for a reason, and I am very greatful because I have seen his powerful hand in my life and with my 3 children! Jesus has been taking care of my body and my family and I just want to serve him All my life and give him all my heart! When I wrote that comment, I was going through a time of despair and fears, But after several weeks of wrighting that, I learned to seek The Lord Jesus, My God and he has taken care of me! I am healed! Specially my heart! Its been renewed! I am so so very thankful to My Lord Jesus!! Thats All I Can Say, things will get worst for every human being in the future, so I decided to follow Jesus and Surrender my whole life to him! What about you? How are you doing Anika? Thats a pretty name by the way. Have a very Blessed Night! God Bless You!

@anp7997 Жыл бұрын

6:23 19:40 15:30

@mrsbahka 11 ай бұрын

Can cervical polyps prolapse and hang out of the vagina? I’ve been under enormous stress lately

@vibrantpelvichealth 11 ай бұрын

If you are experiencing any unusual vaginal symptoms or are concerned about cervical polyps, it's essential to consult with a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis. They can provide guidance on the best course of action. ~ Leila from Vibrant Support

@michaelasosna9210 3 жыл бұрын

💛Proctalgia fugax💙

@meenameenu1264 3 жыл бұрын

We r planning for oru 2nd baby... I have mild prolapse after my 1st baby delivery.. planning for our 2nd one is ok with mild prolapse??? Dose it led to any complications?? Is normal delivery is possible with mild prolapse?? Pls. Reply.. Love for India 🇮🇳 Thanks in advance 🙏.

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for asking! I have a great video for you to watch that will help you! You can see it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbWTq9GQuMeVZH0.html

@amiranbaravi9627 2 жыл бұрын

Its al in your heaaaadd 🤣

@kainatmalik233 Жыл бұрын

Vaginismus solution please

@vibrantpelvichealth Жыл бұрын

We recommned seeing a pelvic floor PT. In the meantime, feel free to check our Overcome program. It can help :) ~ Leila from Vibrant Support

@suppression2142 3 жыл бұрын

@vibrantpelvichealth 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the video, you'll see that stress can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. It's really interesting. I hope you'll enjoy the content!

@suppression2142 3 жыл бұрын

@@vibrantpelvichealth it does not cause pelvic floor dysfunction now can it make things get worse temporarily during stressful situations and panic attacks if you already have muscle and fascia tension causing pfd? Yes as someone who had pelvic floor dysfunction I am qualified to tell you stress does not cause it from my personal experience, I cured my pelvic floor dysfunction I have zero pelvic pain yet I am still super stressed, wanna know how? Resistance stretching exercises, loaded eccentrics and weight training, the only time stress can affect pain is if you already have extreme tension to begin with and it's usually temporary flare ups but making things worse isn't the same thing as inherently causing it.

@michaelasosna9210 3 жыл бұрын

💚Proctalgia fugax💜

@Skipboso4 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for your amazing videos! I just had a transvaginal total hysto and am feeling pelvic tension and am scared of prolapse. Wondering if you you have any info on post op hysto pelvic health. Thanks!

@vibrantpelvichealth Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you've found the videos helpful. After your transvaginal total hysterectomy, I would recommend reaching out to your healthcare provider and pelvic floor PT . They'll provide tailored guidelines for your healing process. ~ Leila from Vibrant Support