03/14/2026
*To kegel or not to kegel? 🤔
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I get this question a lot.
And the answer is it depends!
Your pelvic floor muscles are just like any other muscles in your body. Some people need to STRENGTHEN them… but others actually need to learn how to RELAX them.
👉 If your pelvic floor is weak or underactive, kegels can help build strength and support.
👉 If your pelvic floor is tight or overactive, doing more kegels may actually make symptoms worse.
Symptoms like:
• pelvic pain
• pain with in*******se
• difficulty starting urine
can sometimes be signs that the pelvic floor muscles need more awareness of what they are doing and need to lengthen, not strengthen.
The goal is to have a pelvic floor with a full range of motion- one that can contract, relax, bear down, and coordinate when it needs to.
If you’re unsure whether kegels are right for you, a pelvic floor assessment can help figure out what your body actually needs.
Because the best exercise plan is the one designed FOR YOU! 💛
