Kegel Exercises (Cont.)

Kegel Exercises: Summary of Key Points

  • Weak pelvic muscles often cause bladder control problems.
     
  • Daily Kegel exercises can strengthen pelvic muscles.
     
  • These Kegel exercises often improve bladder control.
     
  • Ask your doctor of nurse if you are squeezing the right muscles.
     
  • Tighten your pelvic muscles before sneezing, lifting, or jumping. This can prevent pelvic muscle damage.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD