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What are the Kegel exercises?<\/b><\/p>\n

The Kegel exercises were created to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. There are several ways to make the Kegel exercises, but all of them consist on repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor, with the purpose of increasing the strength and resistance, preventing or avoiding urinary incontinence and other related issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I identify and isolate the perineal muscles in order to make the Kegel exercises?<\/b><\/p>\n

The simplest way to identify the perineal muscle is stopping urination at intervals. If you can do that, even partially, you have located the muscles. Make this test to identify the muscles; don\u2019t do that on a daily basis as an additional exercise because it can cause a urinary infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to identify it consists on inserting a clean finger into the vagina and trying to squeeze. If you notice any muscular movement, you have located it. Try repeating the muscular movement on a daily basis as much as you can, starting with 50 until reaching 300 times per day. As your muscles are more toned, you\u2019ll notice you can squeeze even more.<\/span><\/p>\n

If none of this techniques work in your case, don\u2019t worry. Talk with your physician to get help with identifying the muscles or even recommending rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When should I do the Kegel exercises?<\/b><\/p>\n

Once the muscles of the pelvic floor are identified, you can make the Kegel exercises whenever and wherever you are, because nobody will be able to tell you\u2019re making them. Try relating them with something you do as a routine, like brushing your teeth, waiting for the street light to turn green or taking the bus to go to work. It would be best if you make at least 50 repetitions daily, four times a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If I suffer from urinary incontinence, how long will it take for me to notice an improvement with the Kegel exercises?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you make around 200 repetitions a day (4 series of 50), it takes 6 to 12 weeks to notice an improvement. It\u2019s a slow process that should be done forever, but it will reward you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I make the Kegel exercises?<\/b><\/p>\n

Until you master the technique, it\u2019s better if you lay down comfortably on your back, with feet flat on the floor, while bending the knees. Keep your back on the floor, without leaving any spaces in the lumbar area. Try visualizing how you pull the muscles upward. Do it slowly, concentrating until you can\u2019t continue. Hold it, breathe calmly, slowly release and relax. Repeat that 15 times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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