“The bladder, uterus, and rectum are physically and functionally related.  Incontinence, cystitis, or cystalgia are often due to uterine malpositioning of three types:

  • uterine anteversion and anteflexion: the body and to a lesser extent the cervix press hard against the bladder, increasing bladder pressure at the expense of sphincter pressure;
  • uterine retroversion with anteflexion: irritates the trigonal/bladder neck region and impairs continence;
  • uterine prolapse: this can lead to prolapse of the bladder neck region.

A simple uterine verticalization modifies bladder pressure and mobility.”- Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O. {source 1}

Figure 1. anteflexed uterus 2. retroverted uterus 3. retrocessed uterus 4. retroflexed uterus ©

Figure 1. anteflexed uterus 2. retroverted uterus 3. retrocessed uterus 4. retroflexed uterus ©

 

Internal organs should have fluid motility (intrinsic motion) and mobility (from external motions) for optimal physiological health. But, due to scar tissue from surgeries, adhesions from inflammation, poor pelvic alignment, or trauma from serious accidents or traumatic childbirth, organs can shift and have their movement/function impaired.

uterus pushing on bladder anteflexed uterus

Uterine position straining its relationship with the bladder.

There is help:  

1. Start working on pelvic alignment. The uterus attaches to the sacrum and lateral sidewalls of the pelvis. If the pelvis is not in the proper position, the uterus and uterine ligaments won’t be loaded correctly. I firmly believe that pelvic and sacral positioning are the main influencers of uterine positioning. If you are in the Ludington, MI area, I offer several forms of abdominal therapy and pelvic alignment therapy. I also offer Zoom calls to teach you self-abdominal massage!

2. Learn self abdominal massage. I teach online abdominal therapy courses, Free The Belly for abdominal scars and restrictions and a Womb Care course where you will learn self abdominal massage, pelvic alignment, and other therapies for reproductive health.

3. and/or see a Visceral Manipulation Therapist(VM) who has completed VM3.

More posts on uterine alignment:

Can the uterus be trained to stay?

This is your uterus in high heels.

Body Building For Your Vagina

Retroverted Uterus, A Natural Solution

Prolapsed Uterus

Have You Walked Your Uterus Today?

by Jean-Pierre Barral pg. 56

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