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 incontinenceIn nutshell, Pelvic floor health is important as it impacts on:
- Social confidence
- Intimate relationships
- The ability to enjoy life without worry
- Long-term health
This isn't "just part of being a woman."
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