Do you feel a wave of anxiety each time you cough, sneeze or laugh? Are you nervous to go for a jog in case your pelvic floor fails you? Then you’re not alone. According to experts, up to a quarter of non-pregnant women experience pelvic floor issues that impact their quality of life – and it’s a problem that tends to develop in the post-partum period. There is good news, though: By training your pelvic floor, you can improve or eliminate these problems and enhance your overall pelvic health and well-being. The question is, what’s the best approach?
Continence: Why It’s Everyone’s Problem and What You Can Do About It
When it comes to continence, it’s a topic that many people shy away from discussing openly. However, the truth is that continence issues can affect individuals of all ages and genders. Whether it’s urinary incontinence or faecal incontinence, these conditions can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. In this article, I will shed light on why continence is everyone’s problem and provide actionable steps you can take to address it.
Toning the pelvic floor with the Leg Master
It can be really hard trying to explain to someone else how to do pelvic floor exercises correctly. There are all sorts of devices out there to try and help with this but what if you could exercise and train your pelvic floor correctly at the same time.
Does the Innovo restore the pelvic floor?
Back in May I introduced you to one of the latest products in pelvic floor health – the Innovo. Here’s a little reminder of what it was all about. I’ve written many times about the importance of looking after your pelvic floor and shared some ideas around how you can build and maintain a strong […]
Do you need to restore your pelvic floor?
I’ve written many times about the importance of looking after your pelvic floor and shared some ideas around how you can build and maintain a strong pelvic floor. Do you know what it is and how to maintain it? I’ve also discussed pelvic prolapse before, when one or more of the organs in the pelvis […]
Let’s talk about pelvic prolapse
So here goes, one of those things that rarely gets talked about but apparently happens to 50% of women – let’s talk about prolapse. What is it? Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be […]
How strong is your pelvic floor?
How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in […]
Tackling pelvic floor issues and incontinence
The pelvic floor Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus […]