The First Step In Pelvic Floor Physio ACT AU

By Carolyn Miller


The pelvic floor is an incredibly important part of female anatomy. For the first few decades most women don't even consider it and just rely on it faithfully. However, it is one of those things that you quickly realise just how important it is once things start to go wrong and you need pelvic floor physio ACT AU.

The pelvic floor controls everything in that area. It controls how and when you urinate and also sexual function. It holds in tampons during menstruation and allows the release of menses from the womb. There is a great deal going on unseen that is completely controlled by this band of muscles, so it is very important to ensure it is strong and healthy.

When it comes to bladder control the band of muscles in the pelvis control everything. Many women find that they first notice a problem in this area when they cough, sneeze or laugh suddenly. It is a terrifying feeling to know you have lost control.

Sexual function is an important part of our lives and a weak pelvic floor can seriously affect sex life. When the muscles are weak and lose the woman loses feeling down there and has more difficulty reaching orgasm. It is surprising just how much of a difference the strength of these muscles can have on sexual satisfaction and function, for both partners.

During physical activity it can pose a problem as any sudden or forceful movements can cause urine to leak out. Sometimes this is only a small amount but if the bladder is particularly weak it can completely empty. This is, of course, a nightmare for women and often makes them very reluctant to do any activity at all without protection in the form of sanitary pads or incontinence underwear.

Kegel exercises are very important. For pregnant women they should be used before and after the birth to help with strength, incontinence and control. They can be performed with no equipment, simply lying on the bed and they only take a few minutes. Lifting the pelvic floor feels similar to how it feels when you stop peeing mid stream. These muscles are then held in and slowly released.

There are also tools you can buy to help with these exercises. They include weights that hang from the vagina so you can lift them and strengthen the muscles even more. There are also gauges that will give you a reading so you know exactly how strong the vagina muscles are and what progress you are making.

If these exercises are performed 2 or 3 times a day consistently, results should be felt within a few weeks. However, it can take months before any problems are resolved. It is best to try and work the exercises into your life so that you can continue to perform them forever. There is no downside to having a strong pelvic floor, so don't wait until the problems start to begin strengthening those muscles.




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