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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 20 MIN

Can over-training the pelvic floor without proper relaxation worsen mechanical stress leaking?

from Women’s Health & Wellness · host The Womens Health Clinic

Beyond Weakness: Understanding the Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Many patients experiencing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic pain are simply told to "do more Kegels". However, for a significant number of individuals, these exercises can actively exacerbate their symptoms. This is because the underlying issue is not always muscle laxity or weakness, but rather a condition known as a hypertonic, or overactive, pelvic floor. In a hypertonic...Read the full clinical guide: https://thewomenshealthclinic.co.uk/faqs/This clinical audio overview covers the latest standards in patient care and research.

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