Although bladder weakness is no laughing matter, physiotherapist and comedian Elaine Miller, AKA Gussie Grips who calls herself ‘Recovered Incontinent’, urges women to put themselves first and restore their pelvic floor because there really are benefits to getting those muscles in shape.
If you are one of the estimated 9 million women in the UK who are suffering from some sort of bladder problem now is the time to restore your pelvic floor. Keeping the pelvic floor in shape with exercises alone takes time to achieve, but specialist pelvic floor physiotherapists trained in assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles will ensure that women exercise the correct muscles. There are so many benefits to putting pelvic floor exercises high on your to do list because you don’t realise how important those muscles are until they go!
Empowering and boosting confidence
“It bloody MATTERS! Incontinence quietly disempowers women.” says Elaine. “As it interferes with every single thing they do, and yet, few complain. It matters because wetting yourself in the front row of Zumba, means you are unlikely to go back to Zumba so you pile on the pounds and feel even worse. Imagine the freedom of being able to cough, sneeze, and giggle without wetting oneself!”
Helps create a stronger core
It has been reported that a healthy pelvic floor keeps more than just the internal organs in place. A strong pelvic floor creates a lifting action in the whole body. Imagine if it resulted in a natural facelift! Now wouldn’t that just be fabulous!
Increases sexual sensation
Strengthening those pelvic floors can lead to increased sexual sensation for women on the orgasm front and also much better sex for your man – so, it’s a win-win all round!
May help to prevent prolapse
Improving pelvic floor muscles can also help to improve a mild to moderate prolapse and may even help prevent a prolapse developing.