Just like any other muscle group, regular exercise is necessary to maintain the strength and functionality of your pelvic floor. Consisting of muscles and connective tissues that support your pelvic organs, it’s no wonder why a strong pelvic floor is vital to your overall health and wellness — yet it’s often overlooked until issues arise. Most commonly due to pregnancy, childbirth or aging, a weak pelvic floor can lead to uncomfortable, disruptive symptoms like urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction.
Fortunately, there are a wide range of treatments available at Aguirre Specialty Care to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, including:
Kegels
One of the most effective ways to strengthen your pelvic floor by yourself, kegel exercises involve contracting and relaxing the muscles used for bladder control. With routine practice, you can improve urinary incontinence symptoms and support your pelvic organs all from the comfort of your home.
Biofeedback
If you’re looking to enhance your kegel results, pelvic floor therapies like biofeedback provide targeted exercises to improve muscle awareness and control. Using electronic sensors, biofeedback monitors pelvic floor muscle activity and provides real-time feedback.
VTone
A single-use electrostimulator, VTone uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) and neuromuscular re-education to tighten and tone pelvic floor muscles. During treatment, VTone is inserted into the vaginal canal to stimulate involuntary muscle contractions and help treat stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence as well as vaginal laxity.
Lifestyle changes
Modifying certain lifestyle choices can help you in your journey toward a strengthened pelvic floor. These changes may include maintaining a healthy weight to reduce pelvic pressure, avoiding strenuous activities like heavy lifting and practicing good bowel habits to prevent constipation.
Surgery
In advanced cases, surgery may be considered for pelvic floor disorders to repair pelvic organ prolapse, correct urinary or fecal incontinence or reinforce weak pelvic floor muscles. Dr. Aguirre treats pelvic concerns using the most advanced techniques available at the fully accredited, state-of-the-art Milestone Surgery Center.
At Aguirre Specialty Care, we will take a comprehensive approach tailored to your specific concerns to effectively strengthen your pelvic floor and improve your quality of life. Learn more and get started today by calling 303-322-0500 or requesting a consultation online.
