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Tag Archives: pelvic floor

Don’t over-do your Kegel exercises for women

Kegel exercises for women are very beneficial for a lot of different reasons, but you can get too much of a good thing.read more »

Are you performing Kegel exercises for women the wrong way?

Having children, getting older and losing estrogen can really take a toll on your vaginal muscles, but Kegel exercises for women can build them back up.read more »

Botox works for leaking bladder problems, but how well?

The same power that allows Botox to freeze your face and prevent wrinkles can work to treat leaking bladder problems in women, but how well does it really work?read more »

Use electricity to treat bladder weakness

Can electrical pulses give you better control over bladder weakness?read more »

Marathon runners have a higher risk of bladder weakness

If you’re a runner, you know how to warm up your muscles and wear the proper footwear to protect your body, but you probably don’t know you’re increasing your chances of bladder weakness.read more »

Are your bladder control exercises helping…or hurting?

Every exercise, even bladder control exercises, can be performed incorrectly.read more »

Diabetes sufferers have an even higher risk of bladder weakness

Blood sugar levels can make bladder weakness even worse, so diabetes sufferers have to be especially mindful of bladder control and urine leakage.read more »

Beyond estrogen: Common causes and fixes for bladder weakness

Bladder weakness is not always due to the loss of estrogen and, whether it is or not, can often be fixed.read more »

Leaking bladder problems linked to sleep apnea

A new study shows that there may be link between sleep apnea in women and overactive bladder syndrome, which can cause leaking bladder issues.read more »

Guest Post: Menopause and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Oh Joy!

If you are a woman who is approaching menopause or have already gone through that change in life, there are a few things you should be looking out for as far as your pelvic health is concerned.read more »