Pelvic Floor Exercises; Pelvic Floor Muscles - TensCare Elise Instrucciones De Uso

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4. PELVIC
EXERCISES
4.1. PELVIC
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.
• In women, also
o provide support for the baby
o assist in the birthing process
Pelvic floor muscles are also important
for sexual function in both men and
women:
programme
• In men, it is important for erectile
function and ejaculation.
• In women, voluntary contractions
(squeezing) of
contribute to sexual sensation and
arousal.
FLOOR
However pelvic floor muscles may
become weak. If your pelvic floor
muscles
FLOOR
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 you
exercise, laugh, cough or sneeze
• Needing to get to the toilet in a hurry
or not making it there in time
• Constantly needing to go to the toilet
• Finding it difficult to empty the
bladder or bowel
• Accidentally losing control of the
bladder or bowel
• Accidentally passing wind
• Pain in your pelvic area
• Painful sex, or
• A prolapse
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during pregnancy and
the pelvic floor
become stretched or