Do you suffer from bladder leakage usually from; laughing, sneezing, running or jumping?

This could mean you have a weak pelvic floor and yes, you may be thinking ‘but I haven’t had any babies yet’, that’s okay it is common for women of ALL ages. There are many different factors that can cause a weak pelvic floor,

Here are a few things that can compromise pelvic floor strength and function;

• Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Age

• Genetics

• Obesity

• Straining due to constipation

• High impact exercise

• Certain exercises such as; wide stance exercises, push-ups, abdominal curls

• Heavy Lifting

• Chronic back pain

• Chronic Coughing

Sometimes this subject seems too embarrassing to speak about but you should not feel this way. 1 in 3 mothers suffer incontinence, so it is important that every new mum puts their pelvic floor first.

What is a Pelvic Floor?

A pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that supports the bladder, bowel and uterus. (Picture your pelvic floor as a muscular sling that runs from your pubic bone to your tail bone.)

Having a weak pelvic floor is something many women suffer from so it is vital that you maintain a strong pelvic floor and core to help minimize and possibly avoid things like light bladder leakage.
Plus there are a few benefits that most women don’t realise come with a strong pelvic floor and core, such as:

• No more, light bladder leakage from; laughing, sneezing, running or jumping.

• Improves sexual sensation.

• Improve self-confidence.

• Helps relieve back pain.

• Helps diastasis recti (abdominal separation).

• Helps achieve a flatter stomach.

• Helps to prevent prolapse and hernias.

Good news is there is plenty you can do to regain a healthy pelvic floor strength and function.  This is where our Pelvic floor and Core program can come in handy (See our store for more information on the program).

Our Pelvic floor and core program was designed by our coach Daina who is a qualified pre-natal and post-natal trainer, but it is still recommended that you speak to your medical professional first before starting any new exercise program and check that the exercise you do is helping and not exacerbating an existing condition.