Part 1: anatomy and physiology of obturator internus that is responsible for external rotation of the hip, stabilization of the hips and pelvic ring, anchor for the bladder and prostate. This muscle is ALWAYS involved in all dysfunctions of pelvic floor. Next video: Part 2 I will post exercise to address the muscle. Is your obturator internus tight? DM: yes OR no #pelvicfloor #pelvichealthnj #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorpt #madisonnj #pelvicpain # bladder #hiptightness #

Part 1 - Obturator Internus. What is it, what is its function and relationship to the hip. Symptoms of a Weak Obturator Internus:- Pain around sit bones- Difficulty with hip rotation- Pain during activities like walking or climbing stairs- Urinary urgency, incontinence or frequency- Radiating pain down the thigh due to it’s neighbor, the pudendal nerve, being irritated- Pelvic floor dysfunction- Pain with internal rotation- Pain with sitting...🩷❤️🧡💛🩶#yogateacher #pelvicpain #pelvichealth #pe