Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: The Life-Changing Treatment Every Woman Should Know About


Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters More Than You Think




How many times have you actually:

  • Crossed your legs when sneezing to avoid leaks?
  • Said "not tonight" because sex felt uncomfortable?
  • Wondered if constant pelvic pressure was normal?


You're not alone. 

1 in 3 women experience pelvic floor dysfunction—however, most of them are suffering in silence, believing that:

❌ "Leaking is just part of being a mom"

❌ "Pain during sex is normal"

❌ "There's no solution for this" 

 

The truth? Pelvic floor rehabilitation can be life-changing. Let’s break down what it is, who needs it, and how it works.



Pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles, ligaments, and nerves that:
✅ Keeps your bladder, uterus, and rectum in place
✅ Controls bathroom urges (no more rushing to the toilet!)
✅ Makes intimacy comfortable (and pleasurable)
✅ Supports your core and posture




How It Goes Wrong?

1. Weak Pelvic Floor (Hypotonic)

Symptoms:

  • Leaking when laughing, sneezing, or exercising (stress incontinence)
  • Feeling heaviness or bulging in the vagina (pelvic organ prolapse)
  • Difficulty reaching orgasm

Causes: 

  • Pregnancy,  
  • Aging, 
  • Chronic coughing,  
  • Prolonged sitting.


2. Overactive Pelvic Floor (Hypertonic)


 Symptoms:

  • Pain during or after sex (vaginismus, burning sensation)
  • Chronic pelvic pain (often misdiagnosed as endometriosis)
  • Trouble fully emptying your bladder or bowels

Causes: 

  • Trauma (physical or emotional), 
  • Excessive Kegels/ Wrong technique on Kegel

3. Post-Surgical or Postpartum Issues

  • C-section scars, episiotomies, or hysterectomies can cause adhesions, numbness, or lingering pain.


    Who Needs Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?

    ✔ New moms (Vaginal or C-section—both need rehab!)
    ✔ Women with pain during sex
    ✔ Anyone who has urinary incontinence



    In nutshell, Pelvic floor health is important as it impacts on:

  1. Social confidence
  2. Intimate relationships
  3. The ability to enjoy life without worry
  4. Long-term health

 This isn't "just part of being a woman." 



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