
basis then you can substantially strengthen your pelvic floor muscles by
having strong pelvic floor muscles you may be able to reduce urinary and bowel
and continence and improve your sexual health
before you begin practicing the exercises regularly you must learn how
to do them correctly part one performing the core exercises correctly one stop
urination mid flow while you are urinating attempt to stop and start your
urine stream the muscles you use to do this are your pelvic floor muscles these
are the muscles you are trying to target this method should only be used to find
your pelvic floor muscles it is recommended that you do not stop and
start your urine flow regularly as this may cause a urinary tract infection to
squeeze your anus muscles contract the anus muscles you normally use to prevent
yourself from passing gas or to hold in a bowel movement
these muscles are your pelvic floor muscles to perform the exercise
correctly contract and release your anus muscles repeatedly you know you are
performing the exercise correctly when you feel a lifting or pulling sensation
on your anus 3 use a mirror to make sure you are focusing on the correct muscles
stand in front of the mirror try to lift your penis vertically while keeping your
buttocks abdominal and thigh muscles still use the mirror to focus on the
pelvic muscles and to detect the use of any other muscles do this exercise
repeatedly in front of the mirror if you notice yourself tightening your buttocks
thigh or abdominal muscles then stop the exercise and try again for contact your
doctor do this if you were having trouble targeting your pelvic floor
muscles your doctor will be able to work with you and give you techniques to
target these muscles in some cases doctors may use a technique called
biofeedback training to help their patients isolate the pelvic floor
muscles biofeedback training involves inserting a small probe in your rectum
as you attempt to contract your pelvic floor muscles this helps the doctor see
which muscles you are using and how to target the correct ones part 2
practicing the exercises one do the exercises while lying down lie down on a
mat or your bed contract and hold your pelvic floor muscles for five seconds do
this without contracting your buttocks abdomen or thigh muscles then relax them
for five seconds and repeat the exercise because it is easier to do casual
exercises while lying down start out by doing them this way first if you are a
beginner to practice them while sitting up or standing do this once you have
perfected the movement while lying down sit up straight in a chair or stand in
front of a mirror contract and hold your pelvic floor muscles for five seconds
then relax them for five seconds and repeat the exercise three do the
exercises during routine tasks each time you do a routine task such as shaving
brushing your teeth or sitting at your desk practice contracting and relaxing
your pelvic floor muscles you can also do these exercises while reading or
watching TV for example part three working up your stamina one start with
five reps when you first start doing the exercises start out slowly by doing only
five reps at a time do a set of five reps twice a day for example in the
morning and at night do this every day remember to breathe while you are
performing the exercises if you are having trouble synchronizing your
breathing with the exercises then count to five as you contract and hold your
muscles to add five more reps and a set do this after a week so on your second
week do a set of ten reps three times per day
you can do them in the morning during your lunch break and before you go to
bed do this five to seven times per week for
example contract and hold your pelvic floor muscles for five seconds and then
relax them for five seconds do this ten times three times per day three have an
end goal of 20 reps eventually you should work up to a set of 20 reps three
to four times a day that is 60 to 80 individual exercises per day do this by
adding five new reps on a set each week until you reach your end goal try doing
a third while lying down a third while sitting and a third while standing up
depending on your pace it takes about six weeks or more to strengthen your
pelvic floor muscles
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