Just because you experience leaking on the run doesn’t mean it’s normal.
, and they stretch from the pubic bone to the tailbone and from side to side. When they’re not working correctly, they could be too weak—picture a loose hammock—or they could be too tense—picture a hammock pulled taught.
As a women’s healthcare professional, what bothers Garges the most is how normalized leaking has become, even if it’s talked about in hushed tones. The best way to get a sense of the strength of your pelvic floor is to engage your muscles by doing the infamous: Take a deep breath and when you exhale slowly contract the muscles you would use if you’re trying to stop the flow of urine. When contracting, imagine your muscles are an elevator that’s slowly rising. And then relax your muscles completely.If your muscles are weak, you should still be able to relax them, even if it’s just a little bit.
This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.In women, there are three causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, Garges explains: muscle weakness or tightness, pregnancy and childbirth, and the hormonal effect of menopause.
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