It includes several pairs of muscles that join in the mid-line. The pelvic floor encircles and supports the abdominal contents, bowel, bladder and uterus. Heightened sexual response. Maintenance of strength, tone and elasticity, which helps support the abdominal and pelvic contents against gravity. Like other muscles of the body, if the pelvic floor muscles get weak or tense, they are no longer efficient at their job.
Some people have difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor and hold it in a chronically tense state.
This makes the muscles weak from prolonged holding and poor nutrition to the muscles. If this is the problem that you and your therapist have identified, it will be very important during your Kegel exercise sessions that you fully relax after each contraction. The pelvic floor muscles need to be able to perform a strong contraction and completely relax after a contraction in order to be healthy and efficient in providing support and control in the pelvic floor. How to Recognize the Muscles Sit on the toilet. Empty a small amount of urine, then try to stop the flow for 1-2 seconds.