Kegel exercises are not a good option for everyone.
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying Kegel exercises.
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What Do Kegel Exercises Actually Do?
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Kegel exercises engage the pelvic floor muscles by contracting and then relaxing them at intervals.
They also help control the flow and release of urine, gas, and stool.
Kegels can strengthen these muscles, helping to stop these leaks.
Some studies suggest pelvic floor muscle training may also improve sexual function.
Who Should Consider Kegels?
confirm to consult your healthcare provider before doing them or any pelvic floor exercises.
Kegels may do more harm than good if the problem stems from overworked pelvic muscles rather than weak ones.
You may not be able to tell the difference on your own.
Apelvic health physical therapistcan help assess you and suggest the proper way to address it.
Kegels should not be performed in isolation; they should be combined with other functional movements and exercises.
A pelvic health physical therapist can also help with these exercises.
The exercises may not be recommended for you or may need to be modified.
Kegels should not be performed while lying on your back during pregnancy.
There are also things to try at home to help you identify the muscles.
To learn how to focus on the muscles, start by relaxing.
Do some deep breathing and other relaxation exercises until your body is relaxed.
If you notice your body lifting slightly, you are using your butt muscles.
Overdoing it can cause problems such as straining when going to the bathroom.
To do a Kegel:
it’s possible for you to also try varying the speed.
Kegels can help prevent urine leakage when youcough, sneeze, or lift if you have stress incontinence.
Contract your pelvic floor muscles when doing activities like this that put stress on your pelvic floor.
Summary
Kegel exercises can help strengthen pelvic floor muscles and improve symptoms such asincontinence.
Repeat 10 times, three times a day.
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