No more Kegels: I found a fix for post-birth incontinence - why don't more women know about it?

[Dear_Prudence]

1. See a physiotherapist first

The Kegels-only approach is too often inadequate to address pelvic floor disfunction. It is like trying to address shoulder pain by scrunching your sore shoulders up around your ears for hours a day. There are physical therapy specialists who can provide a holistic program addressing pelvic floor strength, pelvic floor function, and bladder training. That might be the first thing to consider before going for a procedure. If one's insurance would cover a procedure, it would likely cover therapy if a general practitioner prescribes it. The article does very well describe the severity of the problem on quality of life; so often women's health issues are just swept aside. Thank you for posting.