Pelvic Floor Exercises: Kegels

Kegel exercises work the pelvic musculature that supports the bladder.  Performed on a regular basis they are very effective for successfully treating stress incontinence.  These exercises are simple to do and should be performed up to 5 times a day.  Once strengthened you can add a workout by engaging them while you cough, sneeze, laugh or during intercourse.

To identify the muscles you need to contract, try stopping the flow of urine in mid stream.  Don't do this on a regular basis but just to check in with which muscles to work.  Try not to contract any other muscle group.  Initially, you may find you can't hold the muscle for too long, don't worry and don't give up.  Like any muscle it needs to build its fitness.  Start with one set three times a day and work up from there.