The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and ligaments that close the abdominal cavity in its lower part. It is not rigid, it is dynamic, it adapts to movement and to changes in posture. Always maintaining an adequate tension. When it weakens, the structures it supports descend and therefore its function is altered.
Functions:
- Support the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus and intestines.
- Prevent incontinence
- Improve sexual and reproductive function
A weakened pelvic floor can cause urinary incontinence, discomfort, prolapses (fall of the organs mentioned above), back pain. If you have any of these symptoms consult your doctor.
This muscle is weakened by time and loss of elasticity at times such as pregnancy, childbirth, when you reach menopause, when you do high impact sport and there are also other risk factors such as obesity, chronic cough, hereditary factors among others…