Alien Spaceships Or Just A Pelvic Floor

EVERYONE has a pelvic floor! Penises, vaginas, and everything in between. We all have a pelvic floor. If you’ve been following me on ‘the gram’ then you know that of late we have been chatting about the pelvic floor—a group of muscles and bone structures that are vitally important but so often overlooked and ignored. 

When we talk about the pelvic floor it is not just one muscle but a group of muscles that not only provide support but aid with sexual function, bladder, gut, and bowel function, play an integral part of pregnancy/birth, and aid with everyday body mechanics and use. Knowing all this (and many more specifics that aren’t mentioned), isn’t it a wonder that no SINGLE exercise is a cure-all for pelvic problems?!

[see: Kegels-a pelvic floor exercise]

Side note: the amount and method of use of Kegels needed to actually work and cause changes are often not discussed, explained well, or utilized as designed.  They also may not produce the desired ‘improvement’ someone is looking for. 

It’s important to know that the pelvic floor can decrease in strength and can become damaged. After all, it is like other muscles—it requires the use, intentional exercises, and checkups. While many may think that pregnancy and birth are the only times that the pelvic floor can experience damage or injury as well as ‘wear and tear’, there are other events and changes that can lead to these complications. 

I’ll be continuing the discussion about the pelvic floor within the following weeks. As we get into it, I want to make sure that you have the information you need. So if you can or desire to, in the comments, place any questions you have about the pelvic floor and I’ll try to tackle it so that you can learn and make informed decisions about your pelvic floor health care. 

 As always, this is not be designed to provide or replace specific medical guidance or care. Please seek the care of a trusted Provider to gain insight, treatment, and referral for pelvic floor needs. 

We will continue the discussion of the pathway to midwifery next month…can’t wait!