Watch This BEFORE You Start Doing Kegels

Should you be doing kegels?
A kegel is a pelvic floor muscle contraction and it is a common exercise that is recommended to help train the pelvic floor in women and men with a weak pelvic floor which may lead to urinary leakage, incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain.
However, individuals with an overactive or tight pelvic floor should avoid doing kegel exercises since this may cause an increase in tightness of the pelvic floor muscles and worsen their condition and symptoms.
Individuals with tight pelvic floor muscles should focus on relaxation and stretching techniques instead of strengthening techniques such as kegels.
Dr. Hayley VanBeek is a pelvic floor specialist and doctor of physical therapy at Fuel Health & Wellness in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
For more information visit www.fuelhealthwellness.com
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hayley VanBeek call or text 616-757-0932 or email [e-mail]
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