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Diagram illustrates a weak pelvic floor muscle. |
All women young and old need to be aware of and exercise their pelvic floor muscles throughout their life.
Your pelvic floor muscle is actually a series of strong, flexible muscles that act as a hammock for the bladder, womb and bowel.
With age, excess weight, pregnancy, the menopause, bad habits or even good habits including lots of high impact sports your Pelvic Floor may become stretched and weak.
This will mean that your internal organs are not supported and you will experience embarrassing issues with lack of control of your bladder or bowel.
You might find that you start waking up in the night or that you have to rush home when shopping or doing the school run. You may not be able to control wind or you might find that if you laugh or cough or do vigorous exercise that a tiny bit of moisture leaks out. You may find your sex life is less satisfying for both you and your partner or that you are unable to reach orgasm.
These are the early signs to warn you that you need to take action. Don't be embarrassed by these issues, there are products available to help.
