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Understanding The Pelvic Floor & Pelvic Floor Weight Training

Understanding The Pelvic Floor & Pelvic Floor Weight Training

August 09, 2016

Understanding The Pelvic Floor & Pelvic Floor Weight Training

Despite changes in social attitudes and increased awareness concerning health and prevention, certain areas of the body such as the genital area are still associated with strong taboos and shame. It is therefore not surprising that people are still lacking in knowledge about their own pelvic floor.

The pelvic floor ages the same way as the rest of the human body; the organs shrink and the retaining bands lose their elasticity. The pelvic floor becomes less elastic and its retaining strength weakens.
This makes pelvic floor training whilst still younger all the more important. A slight weakening of the pelvic floor muscles is as yet no great cause for concern. However, if the ageing of the pelvic floor is already advanced, the previously described complaints can arise. Urinary incontinence can occur, and the womb may prolapse, which can have extremely un- pleasant consequences.

The various muscles of the pelvic floor are often unfamiliar and unfelt, but also weak. In order to train the pelvic floor, it is useful to know a few basic facts about its structure and function. It is important to know the right muscles.

What does the pelvic floor look like? 

The pelvic floor consists of three layers of muscle. 

The structure of the pelvic floor is a complex, multi-layered, with layers running horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. It has an interactive relationship with the abdominal organs (bladder, intestines (rectum), womb), as well as affecting posture and stability, breathing, and, not least, sexuality.  

The vagina acts like an elastic lining. Contracting the front area of your vagina seals the urethra; contracting the rear area seals the bladder. This allows  you to retain urine. If the connective tissue of the vagina or muscle layers  weakens, it becomes impossible to seal the urethra leading to involuntary urination This same weakness of the connective tissue is often the cause of instability in the bladder. This causes the lower portion of the bladder to be prematurely stimulated, even when not properly full. The result is a constant urge to urinate, day and night (urge incontinence)

Outer layer – the eight shape: 

The outer layer surrounds and strengthens the pelvic floor and looks like an elongated figure eight. The muscle layer begins from the front pubic bone and to the rear tailbone. The level of strength of this layer is a primary importance to prevent incontinence as it supports the other muscles. 

Inner layer – the fan: 

The second, inner layer covers a bigger area, from the lower back and tailbone to the sides of the pelvis. The muscles form a V-shape. At the center of the V, the opening of the anus, urethra, and vagina remain free. 

Middle layer – the triangle: 

The middle layer forms the front part of the pelvic floor and is positioned diagonally to the two other layers, so as to steady the opening in the middle. It links the edges of the area between the anus and the sexual organs. The muscle groups of the pelvic floor are cross-linked through muscles and networks of nerves. This leads to our contracting and relaxing all the muscles simultaneously the majority of the time. 

Training the pelvic floor

Targeted training through the use of MEDIballs Secret pelvic floor strengthener can restore strength to the pelvic floor muscles, correcting or preventing the dysfunction of the bladder and other pelvic organs. MEDIballs Secret crates a trampoline effect, an internally concealed innovation in which the ball moves randomly with your body. Random movement provides permanent stimulation impulse. A strong pelvic floor reduces the risk of prolapses, incontinence issues and can increase both partners’ pleasure and the ability to climax during sexual intercourse.

 

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