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5 Pelvic Floor Exercises To Relieve Urinary Incontinence

if you are troubled with urinary incontinence, you must do these pelvic floor exercises to get significant relief.

Anup Dhir
Written by: Anup DhirUpdated at: Jul 26, 2022 18:40 IST
5 Pelvic Floor Exercises To Relieve Urinary Incontinence

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Your pelvic floor muscles may weaken after childbirth or as you get older. The bladder, bowel, and uterus are all supported by pelvic muscles. The organs are elevated, and the entrances to the vagina, anus, and urethra are tightened, as they contract. Urine and faeces can be expelled from the body when the muscles are relaxed. Sexual function is also impacted by the muscles of the pelvic floor. These muscles can be strengthened to lessen pelvic pain during sex and improve the ability to achieve pleasurable sensations. The pelvic floor muscles support the baby and aid in the birthing process throughout pregnancy. Dr. Ananya Nema, Consultant Physiotherapist, Motherhood Hospitals, Indore has listed down five pelvic floor exercises to provide relief in urinary incontinence.

The pelvic floor muscles might decrease as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as other factors such as aging, obesity, hard lifting, and persistent coughing. The following symptoms can be caused by weak pelvic floor muscles:

  • Incontinence
  • The uncontrollable movement of the wind
  • Unpleasant sex 

While completing pelvic floor muscle training exercises, it's critical to keep the following muscles relaxed:

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  • Abdominal
  • Buttocks 
  • Thigh

Pelvic Floor Exercises for Urinary Incontinence

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