Pelvic floorexercises can help strengthen weak muscles and relax muscles that are too tight.
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Where Is the Pelvic Floor?
All people no matter their sex or gender have apelvic floor.
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Pelvic floor exercises, or Kegel exercises, are not for everyone.
Consider seeing a physical therapist specializing inpelvic floor therapyto ensure you perform the most appropriate exercises for your condition.
Pelvic floor exercises can benefit any person of any gender, regardless of their anatomy.
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Exercises for tight muscles focus on relaxing the pelvic floor.
Additional factors such as age, weak tissues, and surgery can weaken your pelvic floor muscles.
Here are some exercises to strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles.
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Hypertonic pelvic floor muscles can cause:
Relaxation exercises can reduce pain and decrease the incidence of incontinence.
However, in severe cases, pelvic organ prolapse can require surgery.
Exercises can be performed to either stretch and strengthen these muscles, depending on your underlying issue.
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A physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health therapy can provide you with an individualized exercise plan.
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