The Importance of Pelvic Floor Exercise 

 

Think pelvic problems are reserved only for women? Think again! 

Do you suffer from incontinence or find it difficult to control your bladder? Or maybe you’re a brand new mom and you’ve noticed that intercourse has been painful since childbirth. Whatever the case may be, if you’ve experienced pelvic floor weakness then it’s time to begin working on strengthening those muscles!

The adverse effects of weakened pelvic floor muscles include pelvic pain, painful sex, and loss of bladder control. Let’s get to the nitty gritty.

 

What Are Pelvic Floor Disorders?

You may be asking “What causes these problems to occur in the first place?” or “How do I prevent my muscles from weakening?” There are a number of ways this can happen including obesity, pregnancy, and even repeated heavy lifting. Both men and women alike can weaken or damage their pelvic floor.

Pelvic floor muscles stretch like a trampoline but the good news is that they can be controlled and trained just like any other muscle.

We know that seeking out help for these types of issues can be an uncomfortable task and that’s why our amazing physical therapists possess the expertise and training to help you deal with this personal issue in a productive way. The key to undoing the damage is learning how to relax your pelvic muscles but also strengthen them so that the negative symptoms disappear. 

 

How Can A Physical Therapist Help?

Our therapists create a customized plan that is tailored to your body. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment approach that is geared to improve the strength and function of your pelvic floor.

If our physical therapists determine that you are a good candidate for pelvic floor physical therapy, then they will proceed in evaluating your body in order to put together the best care plan. This plan of treatment could potentially include:

• Strengthening exercises
• Relaxation exercises
• Breathing techniques

 

Why Is This Important?

Working your pelvic floor is important because it’s just like any other muscle in your body — if you don’t move it, you lose it! Training these muscles to do their job well is crucial to ensuring that you never experience pelvic floor dysfunction.

Strengthening your pelvic floor can be done in small steps and doesn’t need to be intimidating. In fact, a lot of these small exercises can be done either at a gym or in the comfort of your own home.

Be sure to meet with a trained physical therapist so that you’re following a specific exercise plan that is tailored to your body’s individual needs. If you’re experiencing pelvic dysfunction or just want to learn new ways to target your pelvic floor muscles, chat with one of our knowledgeable physical therapists today.