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Pelvic Floor Exercises

kelshar — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:00:09 GMT

Does anyone do these exercises?

I didn't realize how important these exercises can be. Both men and women can benefit. Aging, childbirth and pregnancy can weaken the pelvic floor in women. The pelvic floor muscles support the womb, bladder and bowels. The stronger these muscles are the better. What's great is you can do them anytime and anywhere.

I find when I do these, my lower ab muscles feel like they got a workout. So I try to remember to exercise these muscles every day.

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mom2four0418 — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:07:47 GMT

@kelshar wrote:
Does anyone do these exercises?

I didn't realize how important these exercises can be. Both men and women can benefit. Aging, childbirth and pregnancy can weaken the pelvic floor in women. The pelvic floor muscles support the womb, bladder and bowels. The stronger these muscles are the better. What's great is you can do them anytime and anywhere.

I find when I do these, my lower ab muscles feel like they got a workout. So I try to remember to exercise these muscles every day.

Yes, during my Pilates workout.

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JYWilliams — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:14:23 GMT

I started after my Hysterectomy.

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Bri369 — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:17:22 GMT

Yes, I do them every day.

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chips — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:20:33 GMT

I am a Physical Therapist who teaches pelvic floor strengthening exercises, mainly for incontinence. They are very effective

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kelshar — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:32:04 GMT

@JYWilliams, when you had the hysterectomy, did they cut open your stomach? Or was it lapriscopice or through your navel? Just curious, that's all. It's amazing how medical procedures improve over the years.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:03:23 GMT

kegels? A must...you can follow along on You Tube.

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sidsmom — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:14:19 GMT

How does the abdominal wall factor into the vaginal contraction?

The energy is in the pelvic floor not the abdominal area.

I was taught waaaay back in the 90’s with The Firm videos

with Anna Benson. The energy is not only an up/down

but also forward/backward & side to side contractions.

Weighted yoni eggs also encourages the use of internal contraction.

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kelshar — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:32:04 GMT

@sidsmom I don't know. All the muscles must be connected somehow. All I know is that I feel the muscles are worked in my lower belly. That small area right above my pubic bone.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:54:05 GMT

Yes.

Do not hesitate to see a pelvic floor therapist if you are having problems like bladder leakage or prolapse.

In some cases, pelvic floor exercises and therapy can improve symptoms so much that surgery may not be necessary.

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DmDm — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:15:18 GMT

What exactly do you do? what results have you achieved?

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quadmimi — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:05:03 GMT

I need these exercises..Is it better to go to therapy to learn, or can you teach yourself at home...?