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Hi Dr. Stoll,
How accurate is biofeedback to show pelvic floor muscle tension? I had biofeedback done awhile back, and the therapist told me everything looked pretty normal. Although, I still suspect I've got abnormal muscle tightness in my pelvic floor. Has anyone out there had a similar experience yet were helped by the SR? Dr. Stoll, what is your opinion on this?
Thank you,
Jill
In Reply to: interstitial cystitis posted by Jill on November 01, 2003 at 22:58:39:
Hi, Jill.
Not very. Biofeedback is most helpful to note the changes that occur with bodily control skills and have little to do with static measurements.
Put a note on the BB with somnething like this in the title: "IG benefits from SR?" Help!
Walt
In Reply to: Re: interstitial cystitis posted by Walt Stoll on November 02, 2003 at 07:31:29:
Thank you Dr. Stoll. You are so kind to answer so many questions everyday. It is much appreciated!
Jill
In Reply to: Re: interstitial cystitis posted by Walt Stoll on November 02, 2003 at 07:31:29:
Hi Jill,
I saw a physical therapist who specialized in pelvic floor conditions. She helped me to resolve my IC. I was consistently tightening a specific group of muscles in this area. So biofeedback was good in that I could see that the muscles were tight and try to relax them. It all comes down to a couple of things - being aware of what muscles you're tensing and then consciously relaxing them when you know they're tensed. Thsi sounds simple, but it seems to take a while to develop this awareness and the ability to relax. This is why SR helps so much, because it lowers your tendency to brace overall and doesn't require you to work hard at relaxing a specific group of muscles.
Anyway, when I developed IC I had no idea what caused it. I found Dr. Stoll's site, read about bracing, and now a couple of years later, no IC. Follow his protocol and find yourself a good PT to help you along the way. You might also find a naturopath or similar practiitoner if you suspect there's a biological component too (e.g., bacterial). But I would say that if you read the descriptions of pelvic floor bracing and it sounds like you, follow that path. It amazing what havoc a few tight muscles can wreak on your body!
All my best,
Daisy
In Reply to: Re: interstitial cystitis posted by Daisy on November 02, 2003 at 23:30:27:
Thanks, Daisy.
Your testimonial may help others not to have to go years and years with the simplitic allopathic approach to IC.
Walt
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