Chen Yi

The pelvic floor muscles are the muscles of the pelvic floor, and although they are inconspicuous, they perform important functions such as supporting the pelvic organs and controlling urination and bowel movements. However, due to factors such as childbirth, aging, etc., the pelvic floor muscles may be relaxed or damaged, which in turn affects the quality of life of women. So, what are pelvic floor muscles? What is a pelvic floor injury? What are the fixes?

What are Pelvic Floor Muscles?

According to doctors from Chongqing Jiahua Hospital, the pelvic floor muscles are pelvic floor muscles, which refer to the muscle groups that close the pelvic floor. This muscle group is like a "hanging net", and the urethra, bladder, vagina, uterus, rectum and other organs are tightly suspended by this "net" to maintain their normal position. It has a variety of functions: control urination, control bowel movements, etc.

What are the manifestations of pelvic floor dysfunction?

Pelvic floor muscle injury is manifested by pelvic floor muscle relaxation, and pelvic floor muscle relaxation is not only muscle relaxation, but also pelvic floor fascia degeneration, resulting in pelvic floor dysfunction. Typical symptoms are postpartum stress urinary incontinence or persistent urinary incontinence, and postpartum pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods of pelvic floor muscle repair

1. The Kegel Movement

It's a simple and effective way to exercise your pelvic floor muscles. Here's how to do this: first find the pelvic floor muscles (which are used to try to interrupt the flow of urine during urination), then tighten and lift the pelvic floor muscles, hold for 15 seconds, and then relax for 0 seconds. Repeat this action 0 times a day for 0-0 minutes each time.

2. Anal Contraction Movement

It is also a common pelvic floor muscle exercise. As you inhale, contract the anus and pelvic floor muscles firmly, hold for 15-0 seconds, and then relax. Repeat this action 0 times a day for 0-0 minutes each time.

3. Physical therapy

Such as electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, etc., can be used to stimulate pelvic floor muscle contraction and strengthen muscles through external devices. Usually 30-0 treatments are given per week, each for 0-0 minutes. The intensity and duration of treatment should be tailored to the individual situation. (Contributed by Chongqing Jiahua Hospital)

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