Pelvic floor muscles: a common problem no one talks about

Don’t be embarrassed. You are not the only one living with this problem — and there is a solution.

Author: Dr. Elfana Suleymanova Medically reviewed

Many women face urinary incontinence or weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. The most important thing is not to hide the problem, but to see a doctor in time.

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Causes

  • Postpartum weakening
  • Hormonal changes
  • Imbalance in the tone of the pelvic floor muscles
  • Sedentary lifestyle
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It also occurs in men

Although many men experience this, they do not talk about it openly. But the cause is often not just age, as you might think: weakening of the pelvic muscles, a sedentary lifestyle and poor circulation can cause erectile dysfunction, discomfort in the prostate area, urinary problems and pelvic pain in men.

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Solution

After the examination, the treatment method that suits you is selected. In some cases, non-invasive methods may be appropriate — only a consultation can show what is best for you specifically. Osteopathy restores structural balance, while EMSHIF technology deeply strengthens the pelvic floor muscles.


We look not at where the pain is, but at where it comes from.
— Dr. Elfana Suleymanova, Center Director · Internist and osteopathic physician

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