The “knack” is known by lots of other names like the pelvic clutch, bracing, and “squeeze before you sneeze.” The pelvic clutch may be the most descriptive. I like the term “knack” because it...
The Knack
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Emsella: chairs that treat your incontinence?
I think the holy grail in incontinence treatment is a procedure that you can do with your pants on. The emsella chair checks that box (check out their website here). This chair uses...
Why start doing kegels after delivery?
After delivery, your kegel muscles are tired. Your pelvic floor muscles take a beating during pregnancy and delivery. There's really no other way to describe it. During a vaginal delivery, the...
Will physical therapy fix this annoying bladder?
Everyone who treats bladder leaking agrees that conservative measures (not surgery or medication) should be the first line of treatment. Improving your pelvic floor strength is often the place to...
Do I need vaginal gear for my kegels?
So maybe you've decided to do pelvic floor muscle exercises on your own because you aren't quite ready to see a physical therapist. This decision feels good but you are a little uncertain about how...