Most of us pay attention to how our bodies look on the outside. But we often overlook the importance of strengthening some of the most crucial muscles in our body, located in the pelvic floor.

The pelvic floor is an incredibly important muscle group for women, and it’s the central component of several important functions linked to the uterus, bladder, and bowel. This essentially means that keeping the pelvic floor healthy with a pelvic health therapist or pelvic health professional’s guidance is important, especially if you are having any pelvic concerns.

Keep Your Body Weight In Check

In general, maintaining a healthy weight can help you indirectly reduce the risk of several health concerns, including heart disease and diabetes. But excess weight can directly impact the organs supported by the pelvic floor that may come under additional pressure due to the excess weight.

Over time, the excess weight can lead to urinary incontinence and/or prolapse of pelvic organs. There are many ways one can manage weight but some of the best advice is to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.

Practice Good Bladder Habits

The bladder is very closely connected to the pelvic floor; therefore, good bladder habits are key to its overall health.

Poor bladder habits can be rectified to improve bladder control. Good bladder habits include going to the bathroom every 3-4 hours, more frequently can be a sign of Urinary Frequency.

To make sure your bladder is at its healthiest, be sure to drink water throughout the day. The recommendation is to drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day. The amount can vary, you might need more if you are exercising or very active.

Try to avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol since both have been shown to irritate the bladder in some people.

Don’t Put Undue Strain On The Pelvic Floor

You may not realize this, but we put a lot of strain on the pelvic floor daily. Straining with constipation, heavy lifting and chronic coughing can add increased pressure on your pelvic floor, possibly weakening it with time.

To keep the pelvic floor muscles healthy, it’s important to give them the right type of exercise. But they’re not as simple as they sound.

So, it’s best to reach out to an expert like Dr. Shelia Whiteman at The Pelvic Coach.

She can help you understand these tips better and guide you about physical therapy for pelvic health through her coaching program. She can also help with exercises to improve bladder control.

Get in touch with us today for more information.