Has anyone tried to use a Gym Ball with a view to doign some pilates exercise for core strengthening?
I have bought one recently and it came with a dvd which looks relatively simple to do...apart from some exercises which I wouldnt consider doing as I have a stimulator and dont want to risk falling and messing that therapy up.
I havent actually inflated the ball yet, but when i last sat on one it did give me great support and it did feel like I was floating instead of sitting.
Gym Ball & Pilates
Gym Ball & Pilates
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
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Re: Gym Ball & Pilates
I did both the gym ball and a pilates machine as part of the core exercise program I was progressing through in PT. For me it was good stuff, not as a cure for PN but as a fitness thing and the core program did help my PN related neurogenic bladder.
But I have also heard of a lot of PN patients who get pain from this same thing. I'm not sure about doing it unless it is specifically a program geared to pelvic PT, or under some kind of PT supervision...but rule of thumb in my opinion is, if it makes you feel good do it but if it exacerbates your pain don't try to "push through it".
But I have also heard of a lot of PN patients who get pain from this same thing. I'm not sure about doing it unless it is specifically a program geared to pelvic PT, or under some kind of PT supervision...but rule of thumb in my opinion is, if it makes you feel good do it but if it exacerbates your pain don't try to "push through it".
pelvic pain started 1985 age 14 interstitial cystitis. Refused medical care from age 17, did GREAT with self care for years.
2004 PN started gradually, disabled by 2009. Underlying cause SIJD & Tarlov cysts
improved with PT & meds: neurontin, valium, nortriptyline, propanolol. (off nortriptyline & propanolol now, yay!)
Tarlov cyst surgery with Dr. Frank Feigenbaum March 20, 2012.
Results have been excellent so far; but I won't know my final functional level for a couple of years.
2004 PN started gradually, disabled by 2009. Underlying cause SIJD & Tarlov cysts
improved with PT & meds: neurontin, valium, nortriptyline, propanolol. (off nortriptyline & propanolol now, yay!)
Tarlov cyst surgery with Dr. Frank Feigenbaum March 20, 2012.
Results have been excellent so far; but I won't know my final functional level for a couple of years.
Re: Gym Ball & Pilates
So far i have only used my gym ball for minimal exercises and sitting when watching tv.....it allows me to straighten my back and put less pressure on the PN areas. I have not been brave enough to use it to exercise as yet.....!!!!!!
PNE started 2003 following Vaginal Hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair and right oophorectomy; eventually after many tests had BilateralTG surgery Nantes 2004; following this tried many other treatments including 7 day epidural, ketamin infusions to no avail; Trialed and was implanted with a Neurostimulator in 2007- Dr Van Buyten Belgium, this has enabled me to manage my pain much better.
Re: Gym Ball & Pilates
Treadmill with no incline or water walking in the pool
Burning vulva pain began 10/09
Treated for SIJD 9/10 and burning stopped and pain localized to rt side
Surgery w/ Dr Dellon 5/11 - didn't help my pain
2012 - PT, massage therapy, and ART therapy from chiropractor
MRI showed labral tear and US of groin found hernias
2/13 - surgery for sports hernia
5/13 - still have obturator internus spasms
5/13 - appt with ortho spine dr
8/16/13 - Arthroscopic surgery to rt hip for FAI and torn labrum
Treated for SIJD 9/10 and burning stopped and pain localized to rt side
Surgery w/ Dr Dellon 5/11 - didn't help my pain
2012 - PT, massage therapy, and ART therapy from chiropractor
MRI showed labral tear and US of groin found hernias
2/13 - surgery for sports hernia
5/13 - still have obturator internus spasms
5/13 - appt with ortho spine dr
8/16/13 - Arthroscopic surgery to rt hip for FAI and torn labrum