Pelvic Floor Health: Strength, Support and Prevention
Pelvic floor health is often overlooked until problems arise, yet it is vital for bladder control and stability—highlighted by pelvic mesh complications and the Johnson and Johnson lawsuits.
Pelvic floor health is often overlooked until problems arise, yet it is vital for bladder control and stability—highlighted by pelvic mesh complications and the Johnson and Johnson lawsuits.
- The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs
- It plays a key role in continence, stability and core function
- Dysfunction may lead to incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain
- Pelvic floor issues affect both women and men
- Common causes include pregnancy, ageing, surgery and increased abdominal pressure
- Men may experience issues following prostate surgery or pelvic trauma
- Symptoms can include leakage, urgency, discomfort or reduced control
- Early awareness helps prevent progression and improve outcomes
- Pelvic floor exercises strengthen and restore muscle function
- Consistency is key to long-term improvement and prevention
- Lifestyle factors such as weight, posture and movement influence pelvic health
- Natural support, including herbal medicine, may assist tissue tone and recovery
- There are many free, accessible resources and exercise programs available
- It is never too late to improve pelvic floor strength and function
