Pelvic Floor Functions ,importance and strengthening
Introduction The pelvic floor is often an overlooked yet foundational component of a woman’s health. These deep core muscles play a vital role not just in continence, but also in spinal stability, organ support, and sexual function. A weak pelvic floor can silently impact daily life, often surfacing as lower back pain, urinary incontinence, or poor core engagement. For professionals in physiotherapy, chiropractic care, women’s health, and pelvic rehabilitation , understanding and addressing pelvic floor strength is essential to improving both function and quality of life for patients. What Is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, fascia, and ligaments that stretch like a hammock across the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles support the: Bladder Uterus Rectum There are three openings through the pelvic floor in women: Urethra (for urine) Vagina (for childbirth and intercourse) Anus (for stool) Functions of the Pelvic Floor ...