Kegel Exercises

Doing ”Kegel” exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor is a simple way to prevent and treat many unpleasant conditions… 

Stress incontinence

There are muscle fibers which form a sphincter mechanism around the base of the bladder enabling the bladder to retain urine even when it is full. When the muscle is voluntarily relaxed urine is allowed to be released, while voluntary contraction stops the flow. If the integrity of these muscle fibers is compromised from being traumatized, stretched, or torn during childbirth, such things as sneezing, coughing, or laughing can result in a dribble or even a gush of urine which cannot be controlled. This is known as stress incontinence. The exercises increase muscle volume that will increase the degree that the urethra closes against downward pressure. This will increase your ability to consciously contract the pelvic floor when necessary (as with a sneeze, cough, or lifting). The overall health of the pelvic muscles is improved due to an increase in blood flow to the area.

Kegel Exercises for Men

PURPOSE

This exercise is for strengthening the muscles around the pelvic floor and for increasing the ability to contract and relax these muscles completely. Kegel exercises can help to ease discomfort associated with impotency and will help train the muscles to relax and assist optimally with expulsion of semen. In other words, well-conditioned muscles will help the body perform better and more reliably during intercourse and improve bladder control.