Protecting and Maintaining Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is made up of an incredibly important muscle group. This often overlooked area of the body requires regular upkeep through exercise to function properly and stay strong.
In women, the pelvic floor supports the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Keeping this internal muscle group fit and healthy can significantly improve your day-to-day life, continence control, and sexual function.
Although many women know that Kegel exercises can help support pelvic floor muscle health, many wonder if other options are available. The answer is yes! Apart from regular exercise, certain therapeutic treatments at Be Still Float can help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles dramatically. Below, we’ll go over why the vitality of your pelvic floor matters, how to protect these essential muscles, and more!
Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters
First, let's go over why maintaining your pelvic floor is so important. If you are a woman, your pelvic floor muscles are an integral part of your physiology, and these internal muscles support your uterus, bladder, and bowels. Therefore, having a healthy pelvic floor can prevent an array of issues including urinary incontinence and bowel prolapse. Understanding the role of your pelvic floor muscles and why caring for them is so important is the first step to take toward better health.
A Bit About Your Pelvic Floor
• Your pelvic floor supports your bladder, bowels, and uterus.
• A healthy pelvic floor will protect your organs and body in many ways.
• Your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles work together to help you move.
• Strong pelvic floor muscles prevent embarrassing problems such as incontinence.
• Maintaining your pelvic floor can enhance sexual enjoyment and function.
• Certain exercises and even some therapeutic treatments exist to help you improve your pelvic floor health.
How the Pelvic Floor Gets Damaged
Things like injuries, weight gain, aging, chronic constipation, and childbirth can noticeably weaken your pelvic floor muscles. This may lead to an array of issues, many of which are related to sexual function and bladder/bowel control. Making sure your pelvic floor muscles have both the strength and agility needed to work well for you will become increasingly important as life continues.
If your pelvic floor muscles aren't functioning optimally, chances are it isn't your fault. The pelvic floor can easily be strained by circumstances that are out of your control. Childbirth is one example of something that can seriously weaken your pelvic floor muscles. In fact, supporting the weight of your uterus during pregnancy can strain and even tear your pelvic floor muscles, leaving you with all sorts of issues.
Being obese can also lead to pelvic floor problems, as can constipation, heavy lifting, and endometriosis. So, if you have a weakened pelvic floor, don’t be too hard on yourself. Instead, take heart, knowing that there are many things you can do to repair and strengthen your pelvic floor!
Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction May Include:
• Urine leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, or run
• Having a hard time reaching the toilet when you “have to go”
• Reduced vaginal sensation and decreased sexual pleasure
• A sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen or vagina
• Recurrent UTIs or thrush
• Pain during sex or the inability to climax
• Uncomfortable menstruation
Ways to Protect Your Pelvic Floor
Now, you’re probably wondering how you can ensure that your pelvic floor is functioning optimally. Well, the good news is that you have plenty of options to choose from that can optimize the function of your pelvic floor muscles! Here are a few things you can do to strengthen, protect, and maintain your pelvic floor health.
Manage Your Weight and Consume Plenty of Fiber
Maintaining a healthy weight and caring for your digestive system can reduce strain on your pelvic floor muscles. Losing excess body fat is a great place to start, as this will minimize tension and pressure on this abdominal muscle group. Additionally, you may want to consider consuming lots of natural fiber or taking regular fiber supplements. This will prevent constipation and straining, which can damage your pelvic floor.
Do Regular Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises are perfect for strengthening your pelvic floor. To properly do Kegels, first be sure that your bladder is empty. Then, comfortably sit in a cross-legged position with your back straight. Tighten and hold your pelvic muscles. Your muscles should be held as if you were stopping and starting urination mid-stream. Hold this exercise position for about three seconds and then release. Repeat this in repetitions of 10. If you have pre-existing health concerns, you should first speak with your doctor before doing Kegels.
Look Into Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy
Certain types of therapy can relieve dysfunction symptoms for those struggling with pelvic floor issues. By helping your pelvic floor muscles work how they were intended to, pelvic floor muscle therapy can train them to contract, relax, and respond more quickly when you need them most. Over time, this muscle therapy can even strengthen your pelvic floor, reducing an array of symptoms caused by childbirth, injuries, or strain.
The Benefits of Emsella Pelvic Floor Therapy Treatments
Emsella is a type of revolutionary, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment offered by Be Still Float in Jacksonville, Florida. This treatment has been developed to help you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles without stress, pain, or discomfort. This efficient form of pelvic floor therapy can be incredibly beneficial for those suffering from issues like urinary incontinence.
An Emsella session involves signature therapeutic techniques that induce pelvic contractions. In a single half-hour session, your body can perform the equivalent of 11,000 Kegels! For those looking to quickly and effectively strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, this type of treatment is a fantastic option to look into.
Benefits of Emsella from Be Still Float Include:
• This is a non-invasive and non-surgical alternative.
• After your session, no recovery or downtime will be needed.
• This therapy is FDA approved to treat urinary incontinence.
• You can treat your entire pelvic floor area in 30 minutes per session.
• Average treatment plans consist of just six sessions.
• These treatments allow you to maintain your dignity in a stress-free environment where you will remain fully clothed and comfortable from start to finish.
• Other benefits include better sexual sensations, increased feelings of continence control, and more powerful pelvic and abdominal control in general. This can lead to improved confidence, better intimate relationships, and more!
• 95% of Be Still Float's Emsella patients noticed marked pelvic floor strength improvements.*
Contact Be Still Float to Learn More About Our Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy Solutions
At Be Still Float, you can access an array of beneficial therapy and wellness treatments developed to help you improve your health and live life to its fullest. At BST, some of the treatments available include:
• Float Therapy
• Emsella
• Pain Therapy
• Infrared Sauna Treatment
• Sound Healing
• Massage Therapy
• Thermotherapy
• Infrared Sauna
We encourage you to contact our team if you are ready to start your wellness journey. Our skilled and friendly wellness specialists are ready to serve you with excellence today! Our center is located at 1050 Riverside Ave, in Jacksonville, Florida. Call us to learn more or book sessions today at 904.593.2844! Or, click here to contact us online.
