{"id":22012,"date":"2024-06-14T06:25:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T04:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=22012"},"modified":"2024-06-14T06:29:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T04:29:40","slug":"hypertonic-pelvic-floor-and-reverse-kegel-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/hypertonic-pelvic-floor-and-reverse-kegel-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertonic Pelvic Floor and Reverse Kegel Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Causes<\/a> | Symptoms<\/a> | Explained<\/a> | Reverse Kegels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone’s heard of <\/span>Kegel’s<\/span><\/a> before but have you heard of reverse Kegels? We’re here to fill you in on how you can relax your muscles, rather than tightening them, and the benefits that your <\/span>pelvic floor<\/span><\/a> can reap from the simple exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The pelvic floor, also called <\/span>“the core,”<\/span><\/a> is made up of <\/span>three main muscle sections<\/span><\/a>: the levator ani muscles, coccygeus muscles, and muscular fascia. The pelvis is the home to the uterus, bladder, sigmoid colon, rectum, and vagina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When the <\/span>pelvic floor is strengthened<\/span><\/a>, bowel movements and urinating can function normally. But it’s also important to relax and lengthen the pelvis to prepare for childbirth as it helps you relax the tension in your muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even men should consider Kegels or rever Kegels, as it helps them increase control over their muscles and can encourage more sexual strength and stamina, especially for men with erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Combining regular Kegels with reversed Kegels can strengthen, lengthen, and <\/span>relax these imperative muscles<\/span><\/a>. So, let’s get into the basics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weak Pelvic Floor Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n

While there may not be one clear reason for a <\/span>weak pelvic floor<\/span><\/a> or pelvic floor dysfunction, there are several common reasons that contribute to the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reasons for a weak pelvic floor include:<\/span><\/p>\n