Pelvic floor issues often arise when the pelvic floor muscles lack adequate tone (hypotonic) or are excessively tight (hypertonic). Some individuals may experience weakened pelvic and core muscles from an early age, while others may not notice problems until specific life stages such as pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause.
In women, pelvic floor dysfunction typically occurs due to overly tense and shortened pelvic floor muscles, which impede proper function. Imagine it as similar to a bicep curl where muscles contract to shorten or lengthen. Strengthening the pelvic floor involves loading it in a lengthened position, akin to a slow, controlled release of a bicep curl.
Overuse of these muscles and connective tissues without understanding how to engage various muscle groups properly can hinder full relaxation.
Common causes of pelvic floor dysfunction include excessive pelvic tension, pregnancy and childbirth, chronic constipation, obesity leading to increased intraabdominal pressure, heavy lifting, chronic cough or sneezing, previous pelvic injuries, and aging.
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