Kegel Exercises for Pelvic Diaphragm Health

Kegel exercises are a type of activity involving repeated contractions. The primary function of the pelvic muscles is to manage urination flow. Kegel exercises strengthen these muscles, which is essential for keeping incontinence away or enhance sexual responsiveness. Dr. Kegel, the gynecologist behind this type of exercise, also came up with a device that measures the pelvic floor strength many years ago. Ultimately, making the exercises more effective. Therapists world wide suggest the use of Kegel weights when doing the exercise.  These devices usually come in a cone shape. They offer a form of resistance to assist in kegel exercising and locating the correct muscles.

Here is how to go about Kegel exercising:

• Get on the floor your side or back.
• Squeeze and lift the muscles (as holding urine) around the anus and the vagina.
• Now relax. This is considered a contraction.
• Relax the muscles after the above routine, and that will be your first rep.
• Repeat this routine for nine more reps. In these reps, keep hold of the muscle contraction for a little bit longer (five to eight seconds).

With longer holds, you will be enhancing your floor muscles. With improved strength and endurance, this will play a large factor in dealing with incontinence in the future. As an added advantage, it can also enhance the vagina’s responsiveness during sexual intercourse.