Pelvic Floor 101: Why Kegels Alone Are Not Enough

For years, women experiencing bladder leaks, prolapse, or post-childbirth discomfort have been told one thing over and over: “Do your Kegels.” These exercises of the pelvic floor muscles have been widely promoted as the go-to solution for everything from urinary incontinence to improved sexual function. And, yes, they are an important part of pelvic floor health. But here’s the truth: Kegels alone aren’t enough.

While they can play a valuable role in keeping the pelvic floor functioning well, many women find they don’t fully resolve symptoms—or worse, they can sometimes make the muscles feel tighter or more uncomfortable. It can be very discouraging. 

This can happen because the pelvic floor isn’t just about squeezing muscles. It’s about coordination, breath, posture, and whole-body function.

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The pelvic floor is your body’s foundation for core stability and organ support