When I first “cracked the code” on stabilizing and reversing prolapse, and wrote and published Saving the Whole Woman, I set up this forum. While I had finally gotten my own severe uterine prolapse under control with the knowledge I had gained, I didn’t actually know if I could teach other women to do for themselves what I had done for my condition.
So I just started teaching women on this forum. Within weeks, the women started writing back, “It’s working! I can feel the difference!”
From that moment on, the forum became the hub of the Whole Woman Community. Unfortunately, spammers also discovered the forum, along with the thousands of women we had been helping. The level of spamming became so intolerable and time-consuming, we regretfully took the forum down.
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joycesloan
April 4, 2010 - 6:01pm
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Kegel damage??
I have pretty severe prolapsed mainly of my uterus but bladder and rectocele also. My MD recommended physical therapy. I have been going now for almost a month and the main recommendation is serious kegel workouts.
Christine said that kegels can actually make things worse. I am VERY motivated to do what it takes to improve. Could someone please explain why kegels make things worse and should I NOT be trying to strengthen my pelvic floor musculature???
I am oh so very grateful for this forum.
Thanks much
Joyce
dreamer8
April 5, 2010 - 6:46pm
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Kegels, Physical therapy / Yinqigong
I am going to a new group of physical therapists this week, that specialize in pop. In fact, they carry Christine's book. Which is wonderful, yet, I'm not as disciplined as I would like to be to get results. And, am not sure if I'm doing things right. I asked many questions over the phone, and am very hopeful. These folks know musculoskeletal well. When I asked about kegels, I was told for some bodies yes, they are good, and for others, not. The PT says she can tell me when she works with my body.
I've also been told that yinqigong which is qigong for women's bodies can definitely help me with uterine prolapse. I believe energy can lift and move, etc. All over.
I notice at times, I'm extra careful with how I use my body - cuz, of this pop. I really miss more strenuous working out - yet, when my pop seems to worsen, I back off.
Keep on keepin' on. (:
Christine
April 5, 2010 - 9:58pm
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kegels and prolapse
Hi Joyce and Dreamer,
You can find my article, Why Kegels Don't Work, in the articles section in the Library. I won't be able to explain my perspective any better here than I did in the article.
While I am glad the PT group is carrying my book, I have to chuckle a bit at their "covering the bases". I would love to hear further explanation of why kegels work for some and not others. :)
Hey, give qigong a try...but watch the posture. I think all Eastern martial arts have as baseline a sort of crouching posture. Think kung-fu and you will know what I mean.
Christine
joycesloan
April 5, 2010 - 11:11pm
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The Kegel Myth
Christine and Dreamer,
Thank you both for your replies.
I have been studying qigong and there are some wonderful forms specific for our type of problems. In order to see if they work I must gather the discipline and time to just "do it". I also read the article on Why Kegels Don't Work and it makes most sense. I guess it is good western medicine is finally trying something besides surgery but sad they are so far off the mark. Just the fact that the Whole Body fascia is largely involved yet is not considered is disturbing. I know it is said over and over but truly this website and the active and supportive Forum is beyond valuable. It makes me know I can take responsibility for my body and get results. Thank you so much for your responses. I don't know what I'd do if I hadn't found this site.
Blessings,
Joyce