
← Let's Talk About The POTS life23 apr · 16 min
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and POTS
<p><strong>GI symptoms, pain clues, and why a consult matters</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Let’s Talk About the POTS Life</em>, we break down the connection between POTS and pelvic floor dysfunction and why it’s often overlooked.</p><p>We cover common “beige flags” like GI issues (IBS, bloating, constipation/diarrhea cycles, gastroparesis), bladder symptoms (chronic UTIs, straining to pee), and unexplained pelvic or low back pain. We also touch on tension patterns (like teeth grinding) and conditions like endometriosis and hypermobility.</p><p>This episode highlights how pelvic floor therapy can fit into a bigger picture approach alongside POTS care, GI support, and mental health.</p><p>If you feel like your symptoms aren’t fully adding up, this might be a missing piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode breakdown:</p><p>00:00 Pelvic Floor Meets POTS</p><p>00:40 Why They Overlap</p><p>02:09 GI Red Flags Explained</p><p>03:59 Tension and Constipation Cycle</p><p>05:13 Movement and Digestion Tips</p><p>06:45 UTIs and Peeing Strain</p><p>09:03 Pain, Endo, and Hypermobility</p><p>11:06 Consults and Team Approach</p><p>13:02 Finding the Right PT</p><p>14:10 Program Modifications Together</p><p>14:50 Wrap Up</p>