How can I strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?
December 6, 2022 | 95,00 EUR | answered by Ben Busse
Dear Doctor,
My name is Dennis Pilz and I have been suffering from various symptoms in the area of my pelvic floor for some time now. Lately, I have noticed increased problems with urination and bowel movements. I have noticed that I need to go to the toilet more often than before and often feel like I am not completely emptying my bladder. Additionally, I feel like my pelvic floor is weak, as I often have trouble controlling my bladder during sports or physical exertion.
These symptoms are significantly affecting my quality of life and I am increasingly worried. I wonder what could be the cause of my problems and what I can do myself to strengthen my pelvic floor and alleviate the symptoms. Are there specific exercises I can do at home to train my pelvic floor? Or should I see a specialist to receive a precise diagnosis and potentially start therapy?
I would be very grateful if you could provide me with your expertise as a urologist and give me tips on how to alleviate my symptoms and strengthen my pelvic floor. I look forward to your response and thank you in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Dennis Pilz
Dear Mr. Pilz,
Thank you for your detailed description of your pelvic floor complaints. It is understandable that these symptoms are affecting your quality of life and causing you concern. As a urologist, I would like to provide you with some information and tips that may help in treating your symptoms.
The symptoms you described, such as increased urination, bowel movement problems, the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, and difficulties with physical exertion, could be due to various causes. It is important to receive an accurate diagnosis in order to initiate the appropriate treatment. Therefore, I recommend that you consult a specialist, specifically a urologist, to evaluate your complaints.
To strengthen your pelvic floor and alleviate symptoms, specific exercises may be helpful. Targeted pelvic floor training can help strengthen the muscles and improve control over the bladder and bowels. Recommended exercises include pelvic floor exercises such as contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, Kegel exercises, and Pilates exercises that can strengthen the pelvic floor.
It is important to perform these exercises regularly and correctly to achieve an improvement in symptoms. If you have any uncertainties or questions about the correct execution of the exercises, a physiotherapist or a specialized pelvic floor therapist can be helpful.
In addition to strengthening the pelvic floor, lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, adequate fluid intake, regular exercise, and avoiding excessive stress can also help alleviate symptoms.
In conclusion, it is important to have the cause of your complaints evaluated by a specialist in order to receive an individually tailored therapy. I hope that my tips can help you in treating your symptoms, and I am available to assist you with any further questions.
Best regards,
Ben Busse, Urologist
