No! Lifting heavy does not increase the risk of prolapse. In fact, research shows that women who lift heavier weights tend to have a lower instance of prolapse compared to those who only lift lighter weights.
Why? Because women who lift heavier are generally stronger overall, which includes having a stronger pelvic floor. The key is learning how to properly use your core and pelvic floor during lifting, which is something pelvic floor PT will help you with! The myth that lifting weights is bad for your prolapse comes from individuals who have prolapse and haven’t learned how to properly use their core and pelvic floor during lifting, which can worsen prolapse.
Read this review from one of our patients with prolapse who has to lift for her job:
