![]() Consider how a puppy behaves when it is afraid-it runs away with its tail between its legs. ![]() The act of holding on means the pelvic floor muscles are tightening to prevent the loss of control.Īs high levels of stress, fear or anxiety can cause muscles to reflexively tighten, these factors can lead to a hypertonic pelvic floor. For instance, some people feel uncomfortable using public toilets so may hold on to their bladders for hours until they come back home from school, work or social activities. People who have a history of holding on to their bladder and/or bowels can also develop tension in their pelvic floor muscles. As an example, many people who spend a lot of time working out and holding onto their core muscles can develop tension in their pelvic floor because they keep these muscles switched ‘on’ without giving the muscles times to relax and let go. There is no one defining cause of a hypertonic pelvic floor however, there are several activities which can lead to the muscles tightening up. A hypertonic pelvic floor may also be accompanied by tension in surrounding hip and pelvic muscles such as the piriformis, obturator internus, coccygeus and hamstrings. Many people with a tense and non-relaxing pelvic floor experience pelvic health concerns such as constipation, painful sex, urgency and pelvic pain. ![]() External health professional directoriesĪ hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in the pelvic floor become too tense and are unable to relax.National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).DVA Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
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