Pelvic power

for women is a phrase that isn't heard very often. For those suffering

with prolapse and incontinence, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles

may help in the prevention and reversal of symptoms.

A two-day workshop

employing the Feldenkrais Method to address pelvic floor issues will be

held locally Feb. 22 and March 2 in Fayetteville. The workshop will be

taught by Louise Runyon, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, and

is being sponsored by the Durden Chiropractic Clinic.

The pelvic

floor muscles are slung like a series of hammocks at the floor of your

pelvis, between the pubic bone and tailbone. The pelvic floor muscles

can be strengthened by regular exercise and by being held in what is called

a "toned" position, according to Runyon.

The Feldenkrais

Method combines movement training, gentle touch, and verbal dialogue to

help create freer, more-efficient movement. In a series of classes of

slow, non-aerobic motions ("Awareness Through Movement"), students

"relearn" improved ways their bodies can move. The Method is

frequently used to treat stress and tension, to prevent recurring injury,

and to help athletes and others improve their balance and coordination.

Four "Awareness

Through Movement" lessons will look at movement of the pelvic floor

in relationship to movements of the whole body, putting traditional Kegel

exercises in a more natural and organic context, and making more sense

to the body. The workshop is helpful for prenatal, postnatal, and menopausal

women and those involved in sports.

The Pelvic

Power class is specifically designed to enhance the function of support

for the pelvic organs, enhance the function of the pelvic floor in controlling

the outflow of urine and to improve the coordination of the pelvic floor

with total body movements so that it is more efficient. One-on-one attention

limits the number able to attend the class to a maximum of twenty.

The 2-day workshop

will be held Feb. 22 and March 2nd from 2­4 p.m. in the Group Exercise

Room at Gold's Gym Fayetteville on Ga. Highway 85. The cost is $60 for

both workshops. For more information call the Durden Chiropractic Clinic

at 770-631-7600 or visit www.goldsgymfayette.com/Class_Pelvic.html. Payments

should be mailed to Durden Clinic, 1130 Senoia Rd, Ste B-4, Tyrone 30290.

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