Common Does NOT Equate Being “Normal”

Common does NOT mean “normal”.

Unwanted pain with sex is SO common but should not be accepted. Everyone knows someone with constipation but it’s not healthy and they don’t have to live with it. Urinary (or fecal) leakage/incontinence is common but can be changed. C-section scar pain is very common postpartum, but it can be fixed. Hip pain with activity or constantly feeling “hip tightness” is common but should be worked on. Heaviness in the pelvis after pooping or a long day standing is common but can be improved. Let’s not settle! Common shouldn’t be accepted!

I say this to encourage you to seek help. I want people to know there are things that we can do to work on your symptoms, so please don’t accept less than your best life.  I don’t want people to feel shame or embarrassed. Every body does what is easiest for it. The path of least resistance and whatnot. It’s why people stand with the same hip jutted out all the time or have poor posture. Our body looks for the easiest most efficient route to accomplish the job. Sometimes that’s not it’s best option. So let’s tinker with it.

If you have something you’ve been pushing off because all your friends have the same issues- change it. See a pelvic floor physical therapist.