Hypertonic Pelvic Floor: Tight Ain't Always Right
Why a tight pelvic floor isn't always a strong one - and why more Kegels can make it worse. What release-first training looks like, and how to know if it's you.
Free guideA hypertonic (over-tight) pelvic floor is real, and doing more strengthening exercises (looking at you, Kegels) can sometimes make symptoms worse, not better.
What's inside
- What a hypertonic pelvic floor is, and why tight isn't the same as strong
- The relationship between tension and dysfunction
- Recognizable symptoms
- Causative factors
- Why Kegels may be counterproductive, and what to focus on instead
- Recovery strategies for restoring balance, coordination and control