physical therapy exercises

Body: 

I did the whole woman workout for about 2 1/2 months and boy did it make a difference!.

But, my back "went out" this summer due to an injury(pulling a weed or lifting my 20 lb baby :)) I am finally doing some physical therapy to build up the spinal area muscles. I have four exercises that the therapist gave me. I would like to know whether they are OK to do with a prolapse. F

From the Saving the Whole Woman,I gather I need to not be in an obtuse angle for long, but I am a bit confused. One of the exercises involves a exercise ball. With heels resting on the top of the ball, I lift my hips off the floor and return. Keeping knees straight. What do you think about that?

it is wonderful for building big muscles along the lower spine and upper glutes as well as the hamstrings. I wouldn't be too worried about prolapse with that one unless you specifically feel pressure in your vulva/vagina.

glad you are strengthening your back and butt- that will help so much with the pain- it sure does help me.

I totally agree with Alemama. If you feel it in your vagina, just don't push up so high. I am sure your PT would advise this. Check with her. The obtuse angle thing is more about things like lying on your back, lifting both legs together and where you flatten your spine and brace your tummy muscles, which makes your torso c-shaped and pushes your pelvic organs backwards, so they are more putting pressure on your vagina.

You will feel it in the vulva if the exercise is wrong. Sometimes you can alter the way you do the exercise to eliminate that horrible full feeling, without losing the benefits of the exercise for your back or tummy. Or your PT should be able to give you a different exercise that is easier on your pelvic floor.

Ask her about these things when you go. Having POP is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is very important that the physio knows you are dealing with POP as well, so she gives you only exercises that will not worsen your POP.

Louise

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am so grateful for you all and for Christine and the work/her book that she has generously shared with us.