How Long Does It Take to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor?
Have you been hearing more about pelvic floor health and feel that you might be one of the many who suffer from bladder leaks and other pelvic floor dysfunction? The conversation surrounding urinary incontinence is changing, and now that you know you don’t have to live with leaks, you’re going to want to know what you can do to prevent them. For stress incontinence and urge incontinence, a stronger pelvic floor could be exactly what you need to stay leak-free. But how do you strengthen a pelvic floor and how long does it take to strengthen pelvic floor muscles?
At V Lounge, we want to help you better understand the function of your pelvic floor and help you move through your day confidently and leak-free. We know that 50% of women with urinary incontinence don’t get help, and we want to change that. Urinary incontinence treatments are life-changing, though some work more quickly than others. In this post, we outline some general expectations for how long it takes to strengthen a pelvic floor.
Always remember that every body is different and not every pelvic floor dysfunction can be treated the same way. An assessment from a pelvic floor physiotherapist is a great place to start when it comes to understanding your pelvic floor dysfunction. If you are a good candidate for Emsella® treatments it might just be the boost you need to stop leaking, ASAP!
Why Do I Need a Strong Pelvic Floor?
Imagine the organs located near the “floor” of your abdomen. Bladder, bowels, and a uterus (if you have one). Now imagine that they didn’t have anything to keep them snugly and comfortably where they should be! Doesn’t sound too pretty, does it? Your pelvic floor is your BFF holding your pelvic organs exactly where they need to be. When you have a weak pelvic floor things can get a little bit wonky. Bladder leaks, bladder prolapse, pain during intercourse and bladder urgency are just a few signs of a pelvic floor that isn’t functioning optimally. You want a strong pelvic floor to keep your pelvic organs where they should be and functioning optimally.
Can I Strengthen My Pelvic Floor on My Own?
There are many ways to support optimal pelvic floor function on your own. However, it is first important to understand what the cause of your pelvic floor dysfunction is. You might be surprised to learn that not every type of pelvic floor dysfunction can be treated with Kegels! A consultation with a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help to ensure you are doing the right things to support YOUR body. Though everybody is different, some general tips to support pelvic floor strength and function include:
Practicing diaphragmatic breathing
Focusing on regular bowel movements
Doing Kegels – see our guide to effective Kegels here!
Drinking enough water
Emptying your bladder regularly, though not when you don’t really need to!
Obtaining additional support through pelvic floor physiotherapy and/or Emsella® treatments
How Does Emsella® Boost Pelvic Floor Strength?
Kegels can be a helpful tool for strengthening the pelvic floor. Unfortunately, many people who complete Kegels would be surprised to learn that they likely aren’t doing them correctly! Also, they can be a bit tedious to remember to do regularly. Emsella® solves the Kegel conundrum by offering a targeted treatment using HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology. This allows you to correctly complete upwards of 11,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions (Kegels) all while you sit down and relax a little. Emsella® makes it simple to effectively train your pelvic floor muscles without breaking a sweat helping you to reduce urinary incontinence symptoms as swiftly as possible.
How Can I Know if My Pelvic Floor is Weak?
You might be suspicious that you have a weak pelvic floor. If you’ve given birth or are noticing more bladder leaks as you age, there’s a good chance you have some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction. Our Incontinence Quiz can help to point you in the right direction be it Emsella® treatments or another treatment option. We always suggest speaking with a medical doctor or pelvic floor physiotherapist to pinpoint the root cause of your incontinence concerns and rule out any underlying health issues.
Ready to see for yourself just how life-changing Emsella® treatments can be? Book your free demo today and let us walk you through the process of regaining your continence.
