Pelvic Floor Muscles - TensCare Unicare Mode D'emploi

4. PELVIC
EXERCISES

4.1. PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES

The "FLOOR" of your pelvis is made
up of layers of muscles that support
the bowel, bladder, urethra and
uterus. These muscles are like a
hammock, or the bottom and sides
of a bowl, in shape. They run from
the pubic bone in the front to the
end of the spinal column (or tail
bone) in the back.
The pelvic floor muscles:
• Assist in supporting the abdominal
and pelvic organs.
• Work with the abdominal and
back muscles to stabilise and
support the spine.
• Provide support for the baby
during pregnancy and assist in
the birthing process
Pelvic floor muscles
important for sexual function:
• In women, voluntary contractions
(squeezing) of the pelvic floor
FLOOR
However pelvic floor muscles may
become weak. If your pelvic floor
muscles
weakened, your pelvic organs may
no longer be fully supported, and
you may lose control of your
bladder or bowel movements.
For some women, the pelvic floor
muscles can also become too tight.
This condition is less common, but it
can lead to pelvic pain and make it
difficult for you to empty your
bladder or bowel completely.
Common signs that can indicate a
pelvic floor problem include:
• Accidentally leaking urine when
• Needing to get to the toilet in a
• Constantly needing to go to the
• Finding it difficult to empty the
• Accidentally losing control of the
• Accidentally passing wind
• Pain in your pelvic area
• Painful sex, or
• A prolapse
In women, this may be felt as a
bulge in the vagina or a feeling of
heaviness,
dragging or dropping. This occurs
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contribute to sexual sensation
and arousal.
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hurry or not making it there in time
toilet
bladder or bowel
bladder or bowel
discomfort,
stretched or
pulling,