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 #

Obturator internus is a deep hip external rotator and hip stabilizing muscle. How do you stretch a muscle? You do the opposite of its action! An overworked or tight Obturator can cause pelvic pain, urinary urgency or frequency #pelvicfloor #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorpt #pelvicfloorpta #pelvichealthnj #pelvichealthphysio #madisonnj #obturatorinternus #stretch | Pelvic Health NJ | Facebook