Stress incontinence, a frequent urge to pee, an overactive bladder (OAB), constant waking each night to urinate (nocturia), pelvic pain, prolapse ... These are not “things” that just occur as we get older. These symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction are also not something we just have to live with after surgery.
When you suffer from pelvic floor issues, you may also be thinking, “I've done those Kegel exercises, and they just don't work.”
What are Kegels and how do I do them?
In the 1940s, Dr. Arnold H. Kegel, a pioneering American gynecologist, introduced exercises that revolutionized the management of incontinence. These Kegel exercises, as they came to be known, were reported to completely alleviate stress incontinence in over 80% of Dr. Kegel's patients following his treatment protocol. Beyond incontinence, Kegel exercises are also beneficial for various pain-related conditions. Personal experience suggests that with a dedicated and correctly executed Kegel routine, tailored to your unique needs, you too can experience significant improvements.
It's quite common to not know HOW to do proper Kegel exercises, WHEN to do them, HOW LONG and IN WHAT POSITION to target your specific condition, however.
