Yoga Management for Prolapsed Uterus-WWI 2012

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Yoga Management for Prolapsed Uterus

In discussion of our vital life force organ, the Uterus, we mustlook at other causative factors that impact its homeostasis:

Rapid succession of pregnancies

Application of forceps before full dilatation of the cervix

Passage of large babies through the birth canal

Obstetric injuries

Tumors

Obesity

Chronic bronchitis

Intense athletic forces

Post-natal rehabilitation is necessary to correct some of thementioned conditions. When not given the proper attention andintervention the outcome becomes more critical.

The pelvic floor is the most important area when faced with theissue of a prolapsed uterus. The pelvic is subjected to constantstress and strain when one sits, stands, walks, and duringmicturition and defecation. Poor posture affects the tone of thepelvic muscles and creates pressure that pushes the uterus

downward and outward. The symptoms are not felt until theconditions advances to complete decent from the pelvic floor.

The symptoms vary from: women carryon in life for years without complaint and have

a major degree of prolapsed

women who complain of chronic symptoms with a minordegree of prolapsed

The Degrees of prolapsed: diagram


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Stage 1 slight decent of the uterus but the cervix remainsinside of the vagina

Stage 2 uterus descends so that the cervix protrudesoutside the vulva

Stage 3 the whole lies outside the vulva

Symptoms:

A sensation of fullness of bladder

A dragging sensation or weighty pulling down sensation

Urinary problems

Low backaches

Discharge due to friction and ulceration

Coughing, laughing and sneezing aggravates the pressure All day activities are compounded with exhaustion and

pressure Inconsistent flow control of urination

Weakness and lack of support of the perineum

Descending prolapsed uterus may carry the upper part ofthe rectum

Descending prolapsed uterus may carry a few loops ofintestine

The material for this study was taken from the research andwritings of Dr. Krishna Raman, MBBS, MS, FRCS and authorof A Matter of Health: Integration of Yoga and WesternMedicine for Prevention and Cure.

He stated, The human body and mind are gifts of God: thecapitol given to us without any interest payable. Heindicated that in order for our life to be fulfilled, it is our

duty to the care of our body and mind regularly, the rest isleft to God. Proverbs 19:21 Man (woman) makes his/her plans;God sees the way!

Dr. Raman indicated prevention is better than cure. If goodante-natal and post-natal follow-ups are observed theproblem of prolapsed uterus would rarely happen


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He expressed,... if the problem can be diagnosed early,yoga provides complete correction. He shares that thereare several postures wherein the uterus can be pulled up.

Below he has suggested specific yoga asana to strengthenthe inner supportive ligaments of the uterus.

Specific Poses:

Most important pose, Supta baddha konasana, with abelt (reclining butterfly with feet pressed flat togetherand drawn to the pelvic floor with strap assist wraparound small of back and fastened around legs and

ankles to draw up the uterus. One can feel the uterusbeing pulled upward inside the body

Headstands and shoulder stands give immediate reliefas the prolapsed uterus is pulled back by thesupportive ligaments. Headstand is done with feet inbaddha and upavishta konosana (feet are bound withstrap suspended inverted butterfly)

Rotational movements tone up the lateral (side)supports of the uterus

Shoulder stands variations with a concave back createsspace inside the pelvic floor and pulls up the uterus bymeans of its lateral and upper attachments

Standing poses / back-bends hoist up the uterus bymeans of a direct upward pull. Back bends act as a

suction force to pull up the uterus by contraction of thesupporting ligaments. The contraction of the levatorani and other pelvic muscles are at the maximumduring the practice of back-bends


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Seated twisted poses pull on the corners of the uterus.These poses are more beneficial if done with a concaveback

The perineal muscles are strengthened by yoga, as arethe muscles of vagina and cervix. Regular practice ofhead stands keep the uterus toned up and firm. There isno contradiction to doing these poses even duringpregnancy. Props are used if needed, especially forelderly clients.

To summarize asanas recommended for prolapsed of the

uterus:Supta Virasana reclining hero (block assist if needed)All concave standing poses seal of yoga/yoga mundra(hands clasp behind - back and forward fold)Head stands and variations Sir shasana (on the wall/used blocks under both hands and allow crown of head todraw down towards yoga mat)Shoulder stands and variations - sarvangasana, halfhalasana (plow)

Seated twisting poses like marichyasana (mariachi twist),upavishta konasana wide-leg forward foldBack-bends parvottanasana (supline blank/invertedtable top), ustrasana camel (various levels blockassist)

As we accept the truth some of us were not fortunate tohave appropriate intervention for a correct holistic protocolfor healing, we are assured that we can begin the good work

of caring for our body and minds; the rest is left to God!This also brings us to be with mindfulness and reach outwith tools of prevention/intervention, teaching our youngerdaughters, granddaughters and all young women the criticalimportance of care for the sacredness of womanhood inwholeness and holiness through holistic and yoga therapy.


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Are bodies are sacred! Our bodies contain the vital life forceof Life! Let us reflect on one of the most intimateexpression of the feminine experience of God honoringwomanhood!

Luke 1:40, 41 and 49The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and gave her the newsshe was to birth the Messiah,

Good morning!Youre beautiful with Gods beauty.Beautiful inside and out!God be with you.

Mary responded,His mercy flows in waves after waves on those who are inawe before Him.

I pray we recognize we are made beautiful inside and out inthe eyes of God and we should remain in awe of His lovethat flows in an unforced rhythm of grace throughout ourwhole being.

Breath by breath be blessed,Gina

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