4 Ways to Feel Your Kegel Exercises (PHYSIO Guide)

[@brendadrew834]

Thank you, I needed this after giving birth vaginally three times, am 76 now and have MS, all adds up to a very weak pelvic floor! 80 to 90 percent of women/men with MS have urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence and OAB i.e. overactive bladder along with IBS i.e. irritable bowel syndrome and MS affects more women than men. Women also have more auto-immune diseases than men do as well...known facts! Researchers in the UK have linked it all the way back to the Vikings and it's more prevalent in people with northwestern European ancestry and with people who live above the 37th parallel, in northern climates due to lack of sunlight, much needed Vitamin D3 with K2 which helps with the absorption and why we need to take that which slows down the progression of the disease! 90,000 people in Canada have MS and it's very prevalent in Scotland and the Shetland and Orkney islands off the northwest coast of Scotland! I also have mostly British/English, Scottish and Irish ancestry, so it's genetic, but not necessarily heriditary. It's also a known fact now per psychologists that MS can be caused by childhood trauma, emotional and/or physical abuse and sexual abuse as it's a disease of the central nervous system. A recent Harvard medical school study has found the link between sexual abuse in childhood and urinary incontinence and bladder problems. They recently did a massive study on 1000 Norwegian women who have MS and had gone through emotional/physical and sexual abuse! They took a poll in recent years of both men and women in the UK who had MS and asked them how they felt they got MS and they all said from "childhood trauma"! Clif Ober a scientist who invented the grounding mat which works for healing many symptoms since it's anti-inflammatory, good for sleep and cirulation etc., who has worked with thousands of people with MS said his clients had gone through a lot of emotional and spiritual loss...the mind/body/spirit connection! Why most diseases should be dealt with and healed holistically! Please share this with those you may know that have MS and also have urinary incontinence etc. "knowledge is power"...self-empowerment.

[@CarleneTejada]

I have watched various videos for an hour and finally found what I want in Michelle's succinct presentation. Thank you Michelle for giving the understanding that others did not.

[@michellephysio]

@user-xw2dy3vj1h my pleasure - thank you for your kind words! I'm delighted that my presentation provided you with the understanding you were seeking about Kegel exercises. It's essential to have clear guidance on such exercises, and I'm glad I could offer a succinct and informative approach. I appreciate your support! ❤️🌺

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[@happydays3678]

You're a treasure Michelle. I'm so grateful for these very clear and detailed videos, such a help for us ladies. 🙏❤🤗

[@michellephysio]

@June Rose really my pleasure, thanks so much for taking the time to comment June 🙏 all the best

[@katrinao4786]

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[@michellephysio]

@Katrina O thanks so much for your support Katrina ! Very much appreciated indeed - I hope you benefit from this video information 💖

[@eleanorhunt273]

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[@michellephysio]

@Eleanor Hunt it's really my pleasure to share this information, thank you for your feedback and very kind words, all the best!

[@reneethornton4916]

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[@michellephysio]

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[@janeschultz2690]

This video clarified the exerciseswell.

[@michellephysio]

@Jane Schultz Great to hear that this video provides clarity on the Kegel exercise! Thank you for taking the time to watch it and leave a comment. ❤️

[@PhishedOff]

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[@michellephysio]

@Jenni D Many thanks indeed, I'm so glad to read this helps 🙏🌺

[@WorldRenownedPsychicBearMedium]

Third day Michelle thank you so much noticing change already. I do them often.

[@michellephysio]

@Living best life I can You're so welcome! Thanks so much for your feedback and I'm so glad to know you've already noticed changed. All the best! 🙏 ❤️

[@Iloveflowers2024]

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you. At first I couldn't find or feel my pelvic floor muscles if that makes sense until I saw your other video. To find it I did the laying down like you showed in the demo in your other video. it seemed like I have weak muscles. Once I located and isolate the muscle I couldn't hold it for even five seconds. But now I can hold it 5 seconds and do the reps. And I can feel where the muscle is now. But that's when I'm laying down mostly. How you demonstrate the "lift" with your hands is a good visual and that helped. I use to think that squeezing your buttock muscles is how you tightened things up. 😂 I was unaware of my own anatomy. I have had some incontinence and it has scared me. And I have literally not made it to the bathroom at times and started leaking. I have an over active bladder that doesn't help the situation but I don't want to go on medicine for it. I did see a urologist about the over active bladder and they suggested medication if I wanted. I Find that it helps to limit beverage like coffee and tea as that just aggravates my bladder. I'm trying to get my pelvic floor strengthened up so I don't get the leaks anymore and I can hold my pee long enough so I make it to the bathroom in time. I'm in menopause and mid 50's. I still Find it a challenge when standing up to do the pelvic floor exercise and to isolate the muscles. I have to really focus to find the muscle but I am getting better at it. Like you said the exercise has to be done standing up. So I'm going to be working on that more. Do you think that the Kegel exercise devices, eggs, etc are a good idea? I think I may need something like that but not sure what type to get. What material? I have looked on Amazon and not sure what to get. I'm in the USA. Thank you for helping so many people and for sharing your knowledge.

[@michellephysio]

@Artishealing65 thank you for sharing your story, I'm glad to hear you're progressing well. At this stage best to try standing Kegels without an exerciser. The main focus is getting the technique right and then contracting with greater intensity when stronger. Unfortunately there's no evidence supporting Kegel ball exercisers however my feeling is that they can sometimes help get the right technique to know the muscles are working correctly. You will find Kegel balls online - I would choose silicone coated which are better quality. I discuss how to use Kegel balls for exercise in this video which may help you too, all the best www.pelvicexercises.com.au/how-to-use-kegel-balls-for-strength/

[@tarynbickle1078]

very good! My friend Liliya and Taylor thought was very informative. thank.

[@YolandaTsangPTYOANDVAGINIA]

Hi Michelle! Always great information! Thanks for sharing! SEE YOU SOON! YO AND VAGINIA 🌸 !

[@michellephysio]

@Yolanda Tsang PT - YO AND VAGINIA You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment- Stay safe 🙏

[@natashawilliams2943]

Thank you so much for the information. I will try it.

[@Mo-gq6fn]

Very helpful thanks. I find kegels while standing difficult because of the weight/downwards pressure from my prolapse.

[@michellephysio]

@Mo yes this is a problem isn't it. Mo maybe try to do your standing Kegels first thing in the morning as the prolapse will be dragging less at this time. The seated towel roll exercises in this video mat help too 🙏

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

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[@michellephysio]

@Judy's Bakery and Test Kitchen it's my pleasure to help - so happy to know that this helps you! I’m touched beyond words. You're amazing ❤️ Thanks so much for the beautiful words and for your kind donation, much appreciated. ❤️! I am most grateful to you indeed ❤️

[@vivianmack3552]

😊 I needed this

[@camellia8625]

This is very helpful

[@joreselcoronado1519]

Does wearing a menstrual cup affect a kegel excercise? or might be a reason with why one would need a kegel excercise? i recently had a bad experience with bladder leak.

[@michellephysio]

@Joresel Coronado some women suffer increased bladder leakage during menstruation due to hormonal changes that can have an effect on the pelvic floor.

[@etafialinda1107]

Can i do kegels while on my period? I noticed that my incontinence got worst after my periods. The incontinence is believed to be caused by fibroids

[@Anne_Onymous]

Is there a reason why starting kegels would CAUSE urinary incontinence? 6 fails over the past few years, I thought I was doing it wrong but wasn't. I can't get past 2 sessions without having to stop do to leaking issues.

[@michellephysio]

@ Anne Onymous yes the wrong technique can cause this. Many women inadvertently bear down rather than lifting inwards during Kegels. It may well be this situation or that you might be pulling in your abdominal muscles whilst trying to do the exercises. If you can see a Pelvic Floor Physio, you can have your technique assessed and then you should be ble to progress without leakage. All the best Anne

[@Anne_Onymous]

@@michellephysio Okay thank you! I tried again a few weeks ago and it took 8 days for the leaking to completely stop. Made me feel like an alien to experience the opposite of everyone else lol. Yeah I will see a physio.

[@elizabethfermor344]

Can ball be used sitting/lying down?

[@glenngordon7898]

I'm a man. I enjoy these excercises. I think I can feel pelvic floor muscles like you describe the feeling. Am I wrong? Am I excercising the wrong muscles?

[@carollitster6816]

I have a mild uterine prolapse. I am doing your Kegels Strength Routine. Is that enough to strengthen my pelvic floor?

[@kathcares]

Thank you so much, Michelle! You are the BEST! Your videos have changed my life.

[@michellephysio]

@Kathy Stroup Pleasure & Wow, thank you it makes my day to read this! All the best to you 🙏 ❤️

[@rutisharoni9249]

These Kegel Exersizes seem to be quite good but I didn't understand for what purpose: anything to do with incontinence or no connection at all ?

[@michellephysio]

@Ruti Sharoni yes Kegel exercises are for incontinence especially bladder leakage with coughing, sneezing and with urgency. Kegels also help firm the pelvic floor, particularly important after pregnancy/childbirth and with menopause and for prolapse management. Really they need to be lifelong exercises

[@sheridenblack6000]

I cannot find your app. Is it in the apple App Store? I would love to have it. You are wonderful.

[@michellephysio]

@Sheriden Black yes of course, you can download the app by typing this address into your browser, enjoy (it's free of charge) pelvic.app/ 🙏 ❤️

[@duraznorosado]

Any recommendations on kegel exercise balls?

[@michellephysio]

@Rosemary Guzman yes I will be filming a video on this in the coming weeks, it's prepped - stay tuned 🙂

[@duraznorosado]

@@michellephysio that's fantastic!! Thank you so much for the reply! I'm currently waiting on a referral to see a PFPT for a mild prolapse and stress incontinence. The waiting has been horrible and I need to get whatever help I can get😩

[@barbhuddleston6584]

i have never been able to do the kegels correctly and still don't. would a istim work?

[@mirthacacho]

I was able to find it by inserting my finger. But couldn't hold it. Its just felt like heart beat. Any advice. Thank you so much

[@BlondeQtie]

practice makes perfect 😊 do it as often as possible and you will see results. it should only take a few training sessions to see improvements, 2-3 weeks should be enough to see that you can hold now for 3-5 seconds or do reps.

[@chandrasekhargrenze9211]

Thank you for your wonderful channel and information! When is the best time to start with Kegel exercise after pelvic surgery? My surgery was three weeks ago (a very big one). I'd like to start these exercises (haven't done them before) for preserving the good results of the surgery. Thanks a lot^^

[@wifeybaby4001]

How long to hold ? Also, how many times a week

[@RamanRattu-xk9mr]

Mam better for understand if u can write your English subtitles with video

[@sleepingnoises525]

I too feel a sensation(tingle on clitoris) as someone others have mentioned. I didn’t feel as I was doing them correctly sitting so I payed sideways and feel as I’m doing them correct but started feeling this. Could this be a sign I’m doing them correctly? I just would hate to waist my time if not doing them right and not quite sure how to tell!!

[@ZachAscot]

Hello Michelle, 'm really hoping you can help me. Do you have any advice for extensor tendonitis on top of the foot? Any help would be much appreciated as I'm struggling with this injury and could really use some advice. Wishing you all the best & thanks so much!

[@michellephysio]

@Zach Ascot this really depends on the cause of the tendonitis. Initial treatment usually aims to settle inflammation with cold therapy, topical anti inflammatory gel eg voltaren and rest. The underlying cause also needs to be addressed whether it’s overuse, acute strain etc and a physical therapist or podiatrist can help you with this, all the best Zach🙏

[@ZachAscot]

@@michellephysio Thank you for your fast & helpful reply, it's very much appreciated. I'm an active person and this condition came from adding stair running into my exercise routine. I've rested the area for a couple of months now and I'm starting to rehab again. Should I try stretching the area? Best wishes

[@michellephysio]

@@ZachAscot ah it's the stair running, this places alot of strain on the extensor tendons as you probably know. In this case treatment is usually rest to allow the condition to heal, gradual stretching of the extensor tendons and I mean gradual, no pain and also strengthening of the extensors with exercises like exercise band looped over the top of the foot starting with low resistance, These exercises should be professioally prescribed based on the condition. Hope this info helps Zach, no more stairs unless they are very small steps not large ones when you do return to exercise. Stationary bike should be fine in the interim.

[@ZachAscot]

@@michellephysio Hello Michelle, thank you so so much for your kind help. It is truly appreciated. I've definitely learned the hard way with the stair running! I thought I had built up to it sufficiently, but obviously not! I've started to foam roll my calves as I've heard it will help. I will be careful stretching my extensors as I find any stretching in that area to create pain. Will build up to that progressively. I'm doing weighted calf raises in the hope that will help. I'm slowly building the weight, starting light. I will be keeping away from the stairs during my workouts! You have been incredibly helpful and I cannot thank you enough! Look forward to enjoying more of your content and you've really helped me on my journey to recovery. I was starting to lose hope! Best wishes, Zach

[@luciacruzsibaja6034]

Gracias ❤❤❤❤

[@michellephysio]

@Lucía Cruz ¡Eres bienvenido! Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para comentar. ¡Todo lo mejor! 🙏 ❤️ English: You're most welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. All the best!🙏 ❤️

[@GoaWay...]

I feel the Levator Ani. 😸

[@Tbird82]

When I tried using the kegel exerciser I pushed it out. So frustrated.

[@annmartin1376]

will these work if you had a hysterectomy?

[@zarafshanrahman4187]

On the second technique you mentioned where the fingers are used....are they inserted into the body to feel the muscles? If so, where? Thanks.

[@michellephysio]

@Zarafshan Rahman Yes this is correct - inserted into the vagina to feel the muscles squeeze inwards and lift during the exercises, hope this technique helps Zarafshan

[@Diana_Dsouza]

Thank you for sharing your priceless knowledge with us. I have a query. While I don't suffer from urinary incontinence, I do feel the urge to pee frequently at times. However, I'm differently abled and hence am unable to stand upright. Is it okay to do the exercise only while sitting on the floor/ lying down?

[@michellephysio]

@Diana D'souza yes it's absolutely fine to do these exercises in the position that you feel most comfortable doing them. You will probably benefit more form upright sitting exercises rather than lying down exercises. Try to do the exercises with urgency - when the pelvic floor muscles contract they switch the bladder muscle off making it relax, decreasing urgency. This can take time and practice. Also watch your intake of bladder irritants such as caffeine and carbonated drinks. Finally this video on bladder urgency may assist too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYebm6OngLZ9p9k and this one on frequency kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnzYiImJrbaiipI, wishing you all the very best! 🙏

[@Diana_Dsouza]

@@michellephysio thank you for your response Ma'am. Will surely check the linked provided

[@glendachedick1951]

Thank you. Having tried Kegel before and not successful. I will try again

[@viisii5012]

When I get out of the house, I get nervous and I have to pee a lot. But in the house, I had to go to the bathroom. My problem is psychological, not physical. I'm from Iraq, and there are no good psychiatrists. Help me pleas..When I'm at work, I go to the bathroom a lot, but when I come home, I don't need it, and I'm comfortable, and I know it's a psychological problem, how to deal with it.I want to sit at work relaxed and get rid of pee anxiety.

[@tuyenlethanh8894]

If start doing kegels, will have to do it for the rest of my life, right?

[@michellephysio]

@Tuyen Le it’s good practice to do Kegels life-long because with disuse the pelvic floor muscles weaken and pelvic floor problems can eventuate 🙏

[@cleocatra9324]

Ok so I never gave birth vaginally but after turning 40 I’m having issues with urgency. Like I’ll be fine then two minutes later I feel I’m gonna pee my pants. No blood sugar issues hope this helps, getting older sucks😅.

[@mirthacacho]

Man, shes good

[@michellephysio]

@Mirtha Cacho thank you! Hope you benefit from this video information. All the best 🙏 ❤️

[@Vesna2000]

Opet ja.Može hrvatske titlove?

[@michellephysio]

@Vesna Zaista cijenim vaše povratne informacije i lijepu stalnu podršku. Upravo sam vam dodao hrvatski titl. Nadam se da će ovo pomoći 🙏 ❤️ English translation: @Vesna I really do appreciate your feedback and lovely ongoing support. I just added the Croatian subtitle for you. Hope this helps 🙏 ❤️

[@damariuswingfield2144]

To all the ladies listening to this, I hope you have good time tonight. A really. Good. Time.

[@jankotze383]

Do you have advice for ladies who are unable to reach a climax with their partner and by themself?

[@michellephysio]

@Jan Kotze I think it could be worthwhile consulting with a sex therapist if you can access this kind of therapy as there are a number of different avenues to explore including relaxation, lubrication, foreplay and devices to assist with stimulation that may be of benefit in addition to strengthening pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises, all the best!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Thanks!

[@michellephysio]

@Judy's Bakery and Test Kitchen you're most welcome!🙏 ❤️ Thank you so very much for your kind donation, I really do appreciate this!❤️🌺