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Hypertonic Pelvic Floor: Tight Ain't Always Right

Why a tight pelvic floor isn't always a strong one, and what to do about it.

A 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