4 Kegel Exercises for Men that are FALSE and even DANGEROUS - Don't Be Fooled!
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Some Kegel exercises for men to strengthen and overcome pelvic floor problems such as ED, bladder leakage or after prostate surgery are ineffective pelvic floor muscle exercises. Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway www.pelvicexercises.com.au exposes 4 so-called Kegel exercises for men that waste your time and potentially dangerous with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Despite the good intentions of many online resources, these particular exercises are misleading men with incorrect Kegel exercises and recovery information.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction Kegel exercises for men
0:19 Misrepresented Kegel exercises for men
1:11 How to do Kegel exercises for men
2:30 Exercise 1 Glute bridge
3:27 Exercise 2 Plank
4:39 Exercise 3 Adductor squeeze
6:02 Exercise 4 Deep squat
‘Kegel Exercise’ 1 - Bridge
One of the most commonly misrepresented Kegel exercises is the bridge exercise, which is a great exercise for strengthening the gluteus maximus (buttock muscles), but it does not target the pelvic floor muscles. In fact, correct technique Kegel exercises involve relaxing the buttock muscles rather than contracting them.
‘Kegel Exercise’ 2 - Plank
Another exercise often promoted as a Kegel exercise for men is the plank, which is a great exercise for core strength, but it does not specifically target isolated strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles. The Plank primarily targets the abdominal trunk muscles including the ‘6 pack’ or rectus abdominus muscles. Physiotherapists discourage strong activation of these outer abdominal muscles which increase intra abdominal pressure creating a force working downwards upon the pelvic floor. This force potentially worsens pelvic floor problems in men with preexisting pelvic floor dysfunction.
‘Kegel Exercise’ 3 - Hip Adduction
Hip adductor exercises involve using a resistance block or ball placed between the knees and squeezing the knees together using an isometric contraction. This exercise trains the thigh adductor muscles and can mislead men into thinking they are strengthening their pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises. Physiotherapists encourage relaxation of the thigh adductor muscles during correctly targetted Kegel exercises for men.
‘Kegel Exercise’ 4 - Deep Squat
Sustained deep squats are ineffective for pelvic floor strengthening. These are not Kegel exercises and when performed by men with pelvic floor weakness or pelvic pain, deep squats can exacerbate pelvic floor dysfunction through prolonged stretching and weakenening of the male pelvic floor muscles. Some men experience pelvic floor injury (e.g. rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids) performing heavy loaded deep squats in the gym, especially while wearing a weight belt which increases intra abdominal pressure as squat compresses the abdominal and pelvic contents down upon the pelvic floor muscles.
If you're serious about improving your pelvic floor health, it's important to know which exercises are truly effective. Michelle Kenway, a highly experienced Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, provides expert advice and guidance on effective Kegel exercises for men. Don't be fooled by misleading Kegel exercises - learn how to properly strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to improve your bladder control, erectile function, and overall pelvic health with correct Kegel exercises for men.
Special thanks to Lewis Gettons expert PT @GettFitt for exercise demonstration. Lewis is based in Brisbane, Australia.
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Reference
Ojukwu CP, Ojukwu CS, Okemuo AJ, Igwe SE Dr, Ede SS, Ezeigwe AU, Mbah CG. Comparative effects of selected abdominal and lower limb exercises in the recruitment of the pelvic floor muscles: Determining adjuncts to Kegel's exercises. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Jan;29:180-186. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.009. Epub 2021 Sep 25. PMID: 35248269.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
Watch CORRECT Kegel Exercises for Men ua-cam.com/video/n6z88aU1dMw/v-deo.html and playlist here ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa Sincere thanks to Lewis Gettons PT @GettFitt for exercise demonstration & Selma from Goodlife Health Club Cleveland for supporting video production
Seria bom traduzir para o idioma português!
Peoples makes it complicated yet it's so simple and even just takes couple of minutes... Glad i've found your UA-cam channel Mrs.Kenway
Thank you so much for your kind information. Very helpful tips. You are really a nice person.
Excellent Work Madam. You really have explained the common misconceptions of kegal exercises clearly in a very professional manner.👏
@amitabhkumar5865 So nice of you! Thank you very much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad that you found the information in the video helpful in addressing common misconceptions about Kegel exercises. Your support and feedback mean a lot to me. Thank you for watching - all the best!❤️
Wonderful program! 👍👍👍Clear visual illustrations 👁👁and verbal explanations💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏
@gulliverplus8912 Thank you - I really do appreciate your feedback and support! ❤️ 🙏
Thanx for the lesson. I was very confused about Kegel until I heard your explanations.
@zecaufrj5643 You're welcome! I'm glad this helped clear up any confusion you had about Kegel exercises. Thanks for watching, and take care! ❤️
It has aided me in keeping fit
Someone below commented that this video talks too much … @onailyn4436 thank you for your feedback. All feedback is helpful. Please tell me, as a qualified physiotherapist dedicated to helping men with pelvic floor problems, when I see this kind of misinformation about incorrect Kegel exercises misleading men and wasting their time for example after prostate surgery would you prefer that I say nothing? Not tell these men that these so called ‘Kegel exercises’ are NOT going to fix their ED or bladder leakage? Would you prefer that I sit back and say nothing, let men think that these exercises will fix their problems? Let me know, I’m interested to hear what you think I should do. I have at least 35 free Kegel exercises on UA-cam to help men with correct science based exercises that I have used to help hundreds of my male patients ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa if you prefer I say nothing, well that’s ok but to be honest, I prefer to tell men the truth, cheers Michelle Kenway
Michelle...your videos have been incredibly valuable to me! Thanks for posting, and keep on sharing positive and useful information. Including information on what *not* to do!
Don’t stop wut ur during.👍👍🙏
Thank you ! GOOD to know ! I was confused but I Been using you 8 and 10 minute videos .
@alvincollins5857 Great to read Alvin! Keep up the good work!
These 4 ones made me much better. That is really helpful. Maciej, Poland
@tomaszswierczewski8057 Thank you for your feedback, Maciej! I'm glad to hear that the exercises have been helpful for you. Keep up the good work, all the best!🙏
I understand the concept of isolating the flexion of the pelvic floor muscles to better form a brain to pelvic floor muscle connection. But just relying on such an isolation exercise may not be the best way. It's like only doing biceps curls. Then when you go to do pullups you find out that you need a lot more muscles in the back and shoulders to perform that exercise. I would think that doing isolation kegels in the beginning to get better control over those muscles is fine but also doing exercises for all the muscles around the pelvic floor muscles should be of even greater benefit and result.
Interesting .. well explained. Learned something new today. Will keep this in mind. Been thinking and doing it wrong till now. Thanks 🙂👍🙏
@raymond4191 Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you found the video interesting and informative. It's common to have misconceptions about Kegel exercises, so I'm glad I could help clarify things for you. Keep up the good work, and thank you for watching! ❤️🌺
Thanks for your advices
@user-yb7nc6vf1m My pleasure! happy to help❤️
Thanks very much for this. I've been doing the exercises too strong. Took a few weeks off to celebrate the 12 month anniversary of my prostatectomy. Now starting back with these instructions added (to teach myself correct amount of muscle tension I'm trying the exercises starting with a full bladder) blessings to you!
@ovadyahteshuvah You're very welcome! I do hope this helps you. Wishing you all the best on your journey towards recovery and improved pelvic health!🙏
Thanks so much mum
Thank you, I respect you alot you’re so kind
@Ibrahim Abdiaziz my pleasure! Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!❤️🌺
Надо же , для меня открытием стало , что глубокий присед - это совсем не то что надо для тазового дна
All od these exercises where of great help to me.
I do this exercises but under the Kegel technique but under yoga routine,and by the way I have always said most of today’s exercise routines are copies of yoga, examples?
Burpees,squats, planks.
Informative
@user-nc7jq7mi6u I'm really glad they make sense, thanks so much for taking the time to comment ❤️
Don’t stop wut ur duing.👍👍🙏
我來自台灣，感謝您的分享！
I said to myself, indeed we do not feel the pelvic muscles working. Thank you for your clarifications
@peguysagebourdette6662 You're welcome! I'm glad the video provided clarifications for you. Wish you all the best!🙏 ❤️
Ok Lady, now dígame cuales son los ejercicios de Kegel que si sirven, pliís and thanks
Dear Michelle, thank you for your precious channel and information!
I read that some exercises which are claimed to be Kegel’ones but are not, may eventually even be “dangerous” for the pelvic muscles.
So it means that when one person goes to the gym to do fitness exercises to increase his muscular mass, I fear that many exercises (like squats or those for buttocks muscles etc) may influence the pelvic muscles. Is that right?
So I would like to know how can one man go to the gym to increase his mass and also avoid crating problema to the pelvic muscles? Are there some exercises to be avoided?
Thank you for your answers!
@M Bus Hi this is a great question. This problem only applies to men with preexisting pelvic floor dysfunction such as pelvic floor muscle weakness. Men with strong well functioning pelvic floor muscles will be safe for the most part unless they are for example deep squatting very heavy weights (with tight weight belts) that overload their pelvic floor muscle capacity to resist the force created. In the case of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, the situation is different. Would you like me to make a video on this scenario?
@@michellephysio Dear Michelle, thank you for your explanation.
1. When you say that this problem is relating to men with
preexisting pelvic floor dysfunction such
as pelvic floor muscle weakness.
I suppose that men who do dot regularly di sports may have pelvic floor muscles weakness: is that right? I presume after making correct and not heavy load pelvic floor exercises in the right way this is important to make pelvic floor stronger.
Is this right?
What I mean is: is it good for men
A well trained pelvic floor muscle good for their sexual health?
Are those exercises (such as the bridge or squats) which often are said to be in many UA-cam videos Kegel exercises good or not?
Yes, a video on this topic a my questions above would be great a suppose.
Thank you so much !!! :)
Excelente la información de la fisioterapeuta informa de manera fácil, sencilla y con argumentos los verdaderos ejercicios de kegel
@hugorf6760 ¡Me alegra que hayas encontrado útil e informativa la información del vídeo! Es esencial comprender las técnicas correctas de los ejercicios de Kegel para evitar riesgos potenciales. ¡Sigue con el buen trabajo con tus ejercicios!🙏
It should be straight forward. What are the correct exercise?
Flexing the muscle that I use to stop and start urine flow is the only exercise I knew existed until now. I learned about it from an app that purchased (Kegel Camp) that is now not supported . But it did wonders for me. I’m 50 and a little overweight but I feel 16 again. Very full erections and very short refractory times. But thanks for information!
@michellephysio For clarification: I've been doing glute bridges, planks, and wall squats (wall and chair squats for a bad knee, never deep squats) for separate reasons. Does doing those exercises undermine pelvic floor strengthening, or only when it it is done in lieu of pelvic floor strengthening exercises? The exercises in your videos helped me a few years ago, but I slacked off after the problems went away and I am seeing a slight return even as I do other exercises.
@magnusskallagrimsson6707 Hi Magnuss great question, thank you! glute bridges are a great exercise for most men and women with pelvic floor weakness. They can be loaded with weights and will not place undue pressure on the pelvic floor. Wall/chair squats small depth shouldn't be a problem for most people with pelvic floor weakness. I like modified plank performed on the knees see technique for how to modify Plank here 1:25 ua-cam.com/video/khSLBOipfto/v-deo.htmlsi=rtcCT021tvPBPJqQ I hope this is helpful. Important to do daily Kegel exercises for strength & endurance gains and then maintain long-term approx, 3 days/week. I hope this is helpful, always keen to hear how you go Magnuss, Cheers MK 🦾🙏
😀thank you Michelle to share with us, I wanna ask you, all the exercises that you have advised against for the pelvic floor such as squats or bridges but which are useful for other purposes can be continued even if you practice the kegel exercises you have suggested.
For example, I do the bridge for the hamstrings and glutes and I feel very good about it, I would be sad not to do them because I do the other kegel exercises.
@luca6417 Hi there. Bridges are a wonderful exercise and they are also a pelvic floor friendly exercise that can be loaded. There is really no reason to worry about doing your bridges. Just take care with your squats and make them a mini squat rather than a wide, deep Leg Squat that's shown on this video. You could just make them a small squat with your knees closer together. Or you could also do a wall squat with weights as well. So squats modified squats and bridges are wonderful exercises to continue and I don't see an issue with them at all. I hope this information helps you wishing you all the best!🙏
@@michellephysio Thanks Michelle for reply and I wish you all the best.
Thank you madam
@Rajy Brown you're most welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope you benefit from this video information - all the best!💖
Another great video! Thank you. One question: if exercise 4 is bad, does that mean it's not good to use a squat toilet then?
@KurtOrionmysteryG Hey Kurt, this is a really good question. Squat toilets put the body in the optimal position for bowel emptying (I think one of the previous female English monarchs considered squatting with bowel movements common and had 'the throne' or seated toilet designed to avoid squatting on the ground). Squatting briefly to empty the bowel is quite different to repeatedly loading the pelvic floor with a heavy weighted bar, tight fitted weight belt and repeatedly squatting deeply and straining for strength gains. Squat is a great exercise, don't get me wrong. I do think it's one for caution with weak pelvic floor muscles and/or pelvic pain at least until rehab. I've seen many guys suffer pelvic floor and anorectal issues from doing very heavy deep squats. Hope this is helpful!
Instead of giving long speaches you should have given what are the right exercises
@stmassar9688 Hi there! Yes see here for correct Kegel exercises on UA-cam (choose from 40 free videos for men) ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa
Such great information. I'm wondering your opinion on electric stimulation devices?
@simonyoung7234 Hi there, electrical stimulation devices can be helpful for individuals with very weak pelvic floor muscles, particularly those people who are unable to voluntarily contract the pelvic floor muscles. The best form of pelvic floor muscle or Kegels exercise is usually voluntary exercise rather than electrically stimulated exercise. Having said this, some electrical stimulation devices can be very helpful for women and men with overactive bladder. It’s best to have the device prescribed by a pelvic full physiotherapist who can show you how to use the device in terms of settings and where to position the electrodes as well as important scenarios when Electrical stimulation devices should not be used such as with a heart pacemaker. I hope this answers your question and my sincere thanks for your positive feedback. ❤️
@@michellephysio Hi there! Thanks so much, it clears up my greatest question on "Should I go at this alone"? Much appreciated! You're an amazing and appreciated source of information.
Kindly show up what’s correct thing to do.
Thank you for this valuable information
If so, can you show me the exercises kegel
Because I am interested in the topic
Buenos días por favor en español estaría muy agradecido
Over the years people have been training but have never experience adverse damages to their tissues, why now
Please send me proper kegel Exercise I will be very happy & thankful for U Thanks & Regards.
So what are the kegel exercise
So what if you don't have any trouble with your pelvic floor muscles? I added the deep squat to improve my ankle flexibility, balance and lower body strength. It's been great so why shouldn't I do it? Note I never add weights and I'm 72. The added ankle flexibility improvement is noticeable when I walk especially up and down hills.
The glute bridge can always incorporate the required muscles squeeze !
Ma'am great exercise. Is there any exercise for enlarged prostate?
@unravelinganothersecrercre3832 Hi there, yes I’m in the process of drafting enlarged prostate exercises at the moment. If you want to get notified when I post the video probably best to subscribe and click on the little bell
Hi Michelle, I have been seeing many men with post prostatectomy incontinence who leak more when performing a good Kegel in standing during an active movement. it seems they can do the exercise but as soon as they stop and let go of the kegel they squirt out urine. Any tips?
ποιες ασκησις μας προτεινεται γιατι εχουμε μπερδευτη με την αναλυση σας καλυτερα να μας περιγραψεται ποιες ασκησις να κανουμε
I was looking at the video late last night. My reaction is that the person in this video talk and talk too much without. The second point is she did not tell what is correct. She only tells all 4 are wrong. We are not interested in the wrongs. But focus on what is right
@DeeAnn12499 thanks for raising this, pinned immediately below this video is the link to how to do correct Kegel Exercises for Men ua-cam.com/video/n6z88aU1dMw/v-deo.html and I referred to this at 1:09 in this video. Perhaps I should have covered this content again in this video, I just didn't want to seem repetitive. I'll keep this in mind in future videos, thanks for the feedback!
@@michellephysio Thank you Michelle.
What are the disadvantages of exercise to men?
Dose it not make men to become over strained as in you stop exercises?
@KibirigeKato-jq2fc These exercises won’t strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, the exercises themselves are not usually going to strain the pelvic floor. However, some people are led to believe these exercises fix pelvic floor problems when they won’t.
👍🏾That's because it's become a sort of 'hype'.🧐
ควรแนะนำวิธีที่ถูกต้อง ทั้ง 3 ข้อ ในการบริหารอุ้งเชิงกราน ดีกว่าอธิบายมากมาย แต่ไม่รู้เรื่อง
Do you recommend that men with weak pelvic floor muscles should refrain from doing squats? Please I need more clarity on this. Kind Regards
@wendelhiles great question! I usually recommend men with weak pelvic floor muscles keep the squat shallow, reduce loading and avoid weight belt until the pelvic floor is strong again. Weighted lunges are an excellent alternative and won't overload the weak pelvic floor. I might cover this in further detail in a future video Wendel, cheers
Hi Michelle, I'm Alejandro, from Mexico, I'm 60 years old, I'm 161 cm (5 feet 3 inches), I weigh 56 kilos (123 pounds), excellent video, I have a big question, I have a problem with my bladder for years and I'm undergoing treatment of the pelvic floor, but they also recommended me to increase muscle mass and I don't know what exercises to do that do not harm the pelvic floor, do you recommend me to continue exercises to increase muscle mass or I just forget to increase mass and I only continue with the pelvic floor exercises, please help me
@alejandroalvaradocatzoli6540 Hi Alejandro this is an excellent question, thank you. It is important to exercise for general health and also because stronger muscles will actually take pressure off your pelvic floor during everyday activities. There are many general strength exercises that are appropriate for men with pelvic floor problems and others that are potentially unsafe. I've actually written a couple of books about pelvic floor safe exercises, this is a special interest of mine. Will it help you if I make a UA-cam video on pelvic floor friendly exercises for men with pelvic floor problems for general strengthening that help to avoid overloading and potentially damaging the pelvic floor? Let me know. If there is interest in this from other men too then I will happily film this video for you.
@@michellephysio Thank you very much for answering my question, yes, of course I would love it if you would make a video about pelvic floor friendly exercises for men with pelvic floor problems for general strength, I would beg you, it would be of great help, congratulations for the valuable information you provide us in your videos
@@alejandroalvaradocatzoli6540 it’s really a privilege & pleasure to be able to provide this information . Do you use gym free weights or machine weights?
@@michellephysio i use free weights and bands
Sarei interessata all'argomento pertanto le chiedo se è possibile avere il video sottotitolato in italiano.Grazie
@lena-vx1tt Sì questo dovrebbe essere sottotitolato in italiano hai cliccato su CC?
@4:23 does that mean doing abs strenghtening can adversely affect continence because it pushes down on the pelvic floor muscles?
@david22591 yes exactly! Intense abdo core work does exactly this, thank you for clarifying this and all the best!
Does kegel cause stiffness?
And how long can the stiffness last when in contact with your partner (Estimated mins)
Da li drzis trening preko kamere jer ja zivim u Evropi
If u go to her page she’s put the correct way to do kegels.
Squats are one of the best that exist, especially for cardiovascular purposes, do I follow Peter Liu, a renowned doctor or this ignorant UA-camr?
The exercise has been done for many years and there has never been a problem. 😂😂😂
If these are not kegel exercises then please show us some kegel exercises
Thanks.
@AliAli-vu1ij yes indeed correct Kegel exercises here ua-cam.com/video/GR2iFWqTGFU/v-deo.html and here ua-cam.com/video/n6z88aU1dMw/v-deo.html all the best to you!
Bài giảng lý thuyết có khoa học trường lớp
Thank u mam for giving me sach hai good kigal exercise I w8 ur answer
Khne ka mtlb kya h madam ka??
Da li je normalno da kad god gledam tvoj video da su mi uvek MUDA puna😮❤
Hello Michelle mam, i am 19 years old male, and started doing kegels after watching your video.i have a question,after i start getting results from kegels do i have to increase the duration of hold after several weeks or i may continue with the same life long ?
I do kegels 5 mins ( 10 second hold,5 second rest)( 3 times a day( total 15 minutes).
I also do 30 reps of quick release kegels .
Hello there! Sounds as though you’re doing well. Try to increase the voluntary strength of your holds as you progress doing either 6 sets c10 secs or 3 sets of 20 sec long Kegel exercises and 6x10 short 1 sec exercises.
@@michellephysio thanks so much for your reply mam.
@A.R. Rana you're most welcome! ❤
Grazie.
@luigibettini1820 grazie sincero Luigi per il tuo supporto i tuoi supergrazie mi aiutano moltissimo. ti auguro tutto il meglio in salute e felicità, Michelle 🙏💕
I’m struggling so much with the exercise my specialist has given me. He told me to pull my bum in and this video says I don’t
You pull up the anal muscles with rectal prolapse/ fecal incontinence - for ED & bladder leakage refer here ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa wishing you all the best MK
I have been running for more than 35 years. Never occur to me that running can damages the pelvic floor muscles. I have been experiencing a burning and itching in my anus. I went to a Gastroenterologist surgeon. I was told that It could be muscles or prostates enlargement. My question is does pelvic floor disfunction cause pain in the anus? Thank you so much. I found this video is very informative and helpful. I just started doing the Kegel exercise two days ago!
@moezbenmansour5547 Hi there, yes running can cause pelvic floor problems for some people (not all). Burning and itching in the anus need to be assessed and treated accordingly. Your doctor may do further testing to establish the exact cause of your problem as it sounds as though the exact cause has not been firmly established. The correct treatment is based upon assessment and diagnosis of the condition.
Hi. I am experiencing pretty similar symptoms of than which you have talked about.
Could you please tell me what explanation you doctor have given you and what treatment he recommended
Can you please share your feedback/results doing these kegels. TIA
I am a 21 year old student and I had full thickness rectal prolapse when I was 18 years old and had an operation to reduce the length of my bowel but after the operation I had difficulty passing stool from my stomach and the bowels came out a little now I am taking medicine to pass stool and doing exercise to keep my bowels from coming out. The discharge has decreased and the stools are not normal and now I have biceps and leg workout, is there any problem with doing abs workout please replay
@manumumurali56 great question and yes abs/intense core exercises will increase pressure on your pelvic floor. This is so important for you to know to avoid weakening your pelvic floor support and placing pressure on your repair. Unfortunately many men are not aware of the risk of doing intense ab exercises when they have pelvic floor problems. For men without pelvic floor risks ab exercises are not an issue. I hope this helps you continue to workout safely!
@@michellephysio What are the abs exercises that are not harmful for rectalprolaps?
@@manumurali56 the more appropriate ab exercises are for the deep abdominal core muscles. I have these in a number of current online videos here is the playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8wtVjqvQs5UdfwHNLzY5mqJ.html Judging from other comments from men I may make a video on pelvic floor friendly exercises for men with pelvic floor problems. Would this help you?
Somehow intuitively I figured out squats actually make my proctalgia activate, even before I was aware I had this condition. After I felt it for the first time I went through multiple checks just to diagnose proctalgia myself, by googling symptoms 🤦🏻
@deszaras3 helpful info for other guys thank you for sharing!
but what should i do so... i squat in the smith machine, already reduce the weight, but i cant imagine not deep squat...
@oclassificador1 it's not a problem to do shallow squats, they will still strengthen your quads and glutes and help you reduce risk of straining yur pelvic floor. I also find smith machine lunges are great allowing for depth without pelvic floor strain and these can be loaded as well. Shallow single leg squats are also great for strength and stability on the Smith machine. I hope this helps!
Aside from doing correct kegel exercises wouldn't exercising the muscles in the lower abdominal, transverse abdominal, and inner thighs and groin promote blood flow to the area improving circulation? Just a question.
@veloxversutusvigilans Hey there, great question but unfortunately increased blood flow to an area doesn’t equate to increased strength and endurance. For example you could sit and do calf pumps (ankles bend and extend) all day and there will be no increase in calf muscle strength/endurance despite the increased blood flow. Muscles need to actively contract to strengthen. Also there’s no evidence to suggest that these exercises will increase blood flow to an area. I’m wondering why you are asking about a benefit from increased blood flow, is there something you’ve read or heard?
@@michellephysio entonces cuáles son los ejercicios adecuados
@Michelle Kenway I completely understand the need for pelvic floor muscle improvement to improve erectile dysfunction and penile function. On the other hand exercise in general improves circulation and combined with diet would promote weight loss and improved circulation in obese, those with hypertension, or even promote a healthier mind in those suffering with mental health conditions. I would make a general connection between increased blood flow and circulation to the groin area and the body in general along with increased nitric oxide production as a way for the body to be better able to fill the spongey tissues and improve issues one may be having. I probably didn't really explain my thoughts completely in the original question. I find your content to be very informative and appreciate it being put out for all to view.
Are there pushups that are safe to do? - Pushups and squats without added weight have been a regular part of my workout, but now I have had my prostate removed due to cancer.
Hi dr, does squat promote erectile dysfunction
@prateeksundar2960 Great question! This really depends on whether the pelvic floor muscles are weak. In men with weak pelvic floor muscles, deep-loaded squats can increase the load on the pelvic floor causing further weakening. In men with normally functioning pelvic floor muscles, squats should not be an issue provided they are not at risk of pelvic floor problems. Regular Kegels can help maintain the condition of the pelvic floor muscles in men to allow them to do more intense exercises such as squats.
Should I do kegels if I have tight pelvic floor muscles?
@lizardbitd4483 best to avoid Kegels with tight pelvic floor muscles. Kegels will likely worsen the condition at the moment. First step is training pelvic floor relaxation and a PF physio can help you. Kegels training thereafter to regain lost strength and function is the usual course, all the best!
@@michellephysio ok one more question how to know if you have weak or tight muscles? And thank you so much for your response
@lizard bird I think this is a great question and one that really requires a video response, stay tuned! By the way tight pelvic floor muscles are weak, sounds strange I know but this is true. There are ways to know tight pelvic floor versus weak and loose pelvic floor - stay tuned!🙏
@@michellephysio thank you so much!!! I’ve been waiting for a detailed analysis on this topic, I don’t want to do Kegels if it’s going to mess up my body…. I’ll definitely be looking out for your next video
Is doing the kegel excersise can be problem with inguinal hernia.
Кому нужна паховая грыжа , все сюда.
I felt like I watched a video that focused on kegals at half strength for 1 minutes for pe. Cant seem to find it and your help would be appreciated.
Hey there, you looking for one of my previous videos on this?
@@michellephysio yes, I believe it was a light kegal that's lasts one minute
You showed only wrong mark in video, please show right Position also, for our understanding
My pleasure see here ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa
Lady all of these exercises are pushing blood to pelvis,it helps anyway
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Increased blood supply to an area doesn’t make it stronger unfortunately. For example I could open and close my fist to increase blood supply to my fingers but this doesn’t strengthen them. The only way to strengthen muscles is to specifically exercise those particular muscles.Yes blood supply will increase but do too the muscle fibres actually change in the process through specific contraction & relaxation exercises. All the best & thx for commenting 🙏
@@michellephysio better blood flow in pelvic area increase testosterone. I can confirm it. Higher testosterone promotes muscle growth and increase strength.
@@michellephysionhưng máu dồn về dương vật thì đúng rồi
@edgarsvilnis1307 You sound like you have a PhD in Bro-Science 👍🏾
@@305dave do my best bro 😂
I do squat and plank every morning and than i continue with kegel exercise , somtimes i have morning erection sometimes not
Can we do Half Squats if we have Weak Pelvic Floor Muscle?
@ShrirajKesariya Hi there, I think you’re correct in identifying the depth of the squat as one of the issues with squatting. Some men will be able to do half squats whereas others will find them challenging according to their pelvic floor and associated conditions. The size of the weight, placement of the weight and the type of squat all come into play. I discuss squats more in this recent video on pelvic floor safe exercises for men (squats start at 0:57) see here ua-cam.com/video/3TyC6DRWqCM/v-deo.htmlsi=gEXbw7zRyGdbO-8- I would also mention that wall squats that don't involve forward leaning can be a useful alternative in addition to lunging for pelvic floor friendly quad and glute strengthening. I hope you find this helpful! All the best for your training!🙏
@@michellephysio ok Thank you very much for your precious advice
So you mean squat is not recommended for men?
Please show with action Madam Because we not understand all. Mom
Been doing kegel exercises for a month now and recently been doing normal squats without carrying any weights and I feel that I'm getting better erections after doing the squats. Can you please clarify that doing both exercises actually help with ED?
@MrSaud6 it's probably the Kegel exercises that are helping the most however unweighted squats may be increasing blood flow and assisting too. All the best!
So this means I can never do squats again, ever???
she answered (see above @luca6417) ". There is really no reason to worry about doing your bridges. Just take care with your squats and make them a mini squat rather than a wide, deep Leg Squat that's shown on this video. You could just make them a small squat with your knees closer together. Or you could also do a wall squat with weights as well." ...
Es bueno para la eyacucion precoz los ejercicos kegel
Really ?🎭♠️
The Orator is certainly not an Inspirator but is instead - a Demotivator
@winstongreen979 thank you for taking the time to comment. Winston I’m so glad to read this video has demotivated you. The reason for making this video is to show men the false and misleading Kegels for men that are currently on UA-cam. Winston I am a qualified University post graduate trained physiotherapist in pelvic floor rehabilitation. I’ve had extensive discussions with UA-cam regarding some of the misleading Kegel Exercises for men that are currently online on UA-cam. Winston I could very easily sit back and say nothing but I feel morally & ethically responsible as a health professional to let me know that the exercises in this video will absolutely waste their time if they are doing them after prostate surgery for ED, with bladder leakage and more. Men deserve to know the truth. I have at least 35 science based Kegel exercise videos for men here if you’re looking for inspiration ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa I hope you find these pelvic floor physio exercise videos helpful for your life Winston, Michelle Kenway
Show us the correct way to do it
You’ll find at least 35 free Kegel exercises for men here on myUA-cam channel to help men with correct science based exercises that I have used to help hundreds of my male patients ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa I hope you find these helpful all the best Michelle
a lot of people in the world squat all the time [asians] with no problems so why are you saying its bad
@majorstoner9620 I’m glad you mention this. Squatting is not bad, rather squatting is not a Kegel exercise for strengthening the pelvic floor which is what some videos recommend. Men with weak pelvic floor muscles will not benefit from squatting if they are doing this to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. That’s the only issue - hope this clarifies cheers!
@@michellephysio got it thanks for reply
Ablame español latino por que no te entiendo nada
I am Asian people, I want to tell you that : I am really hate my Coke it really small about 3 cm2 and long around 14 cm2 it too small for me and now I am 54 years old . So how am l can do getting bigger? Please help me madam.
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Ну мы теперь поняли как не надо. И всё же как надо то по настоящему, по правильному?
Where’s the correct one?
Hi there, correct Kegel exercises are here in detail ua-cam.com/video/n6z88aU1dMw/v-deo.html
@@michellephysio
Hello Michelle
After strengthening our muscles can we stop doing it?
I'm talking about for young people?
Or should we doing it but less
@@DallasKrause good question! The pelvic floor muscles are like other skeletal muscles in that when we stop using them they weaken and atrophy (decrease in size). This is why Kegels are recommended life long for almost everyone. Once they are strengthened, they can be maintained with around 2 training sessions per week long term, all the best !
@@michellephysio
Is it the same for women?
@@DallasKrauseyes exactly the same in terms of disuse atrophy (wasting) 😊
Nói nhiều quá chả thay thực hành.nghe sốt cả ruột.
Start out with 3 sets of 10 and work your way up over time
Women.
it will be best to show exercise in practice than to speak, it is boring
Очень интересно ...ни хера не понятно..
Эксесайз, Эксесайз, Эксесайз, Эксесайз, 🤣🤣🤣
It's not good to talk too much
It is better to fu*****
@onailyn4436 thank you for your feedback. All feedback is helpful. Please tell me, as a qualified physiotherapist dedicated to helping men with pelvic floor problems, when I see this kind of misinformation about incorrect Kegel exercises misleading men and wasting their time for example after prostate surgery would you prefer that I say nothing? Not tell these men that these so called ‘Kegel exercises’ are NOT going to fix their ED or bladder leakage? Would you prefer that I sit back and say nothing, let men think that these exercises will fix their problems? Let me know, I’m interested to hear what you think I should do. I have at least 35 free Kegel exercises on UA-cam to help men with correct science based exercises that I have used to help hundreds of my male patients ua-cam.com/play/PLqo18HBnle8xcwi050hjk3AA98q-dCqFR.html&si=MZmm38VXeITKEGQa if you prefer I say nothing, well that’s ok but to be honest, I prefer to tell men the truth, Michelle Kenway
Maybe improve your attention span first
I don’t agree with this video.
Actually I find it too sad to make such a video.
I am a women and I have been suffering from a lot of problems.
In fact isolation exercises does not work. We should do these compount multi joint movements but the beginner versions!!!
I am searching the net for long long years and ı find the solution to be again the versions of the same movements!!!!
For example wall push ups and wall planks. With these version you will not have too much pressure in the problematic areas!! And also you can do all with rotations!!! Single arm planks and push ups!!!
Or the glute bridge but very little (or no height at all just tilting pelvis forwards and zurück)
And for the squat 90 degree squat not deep squat!!
And in the plates you can find all kinds of little squats and hip hinges!!
The weshape videos, body harmonics videos, movenat videos, beginner pilates are very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your perspective and personal experience. As a trained Physiotherapist I fully support exercises involving functional whole body movements however when there is a specific problem or deficit in a specific muscle or group of muscles as in pelvic floor problems, then specific pelvic floor muscle training is indicated for rehabilitation.
Your comment raises the exact issue for me making this video to help men who are seeking to recover or improve their pelvic floor muscle function especially when they suffer from pelvic floor problems.
Specificity in muscle training refers to the well established scientific principle that training a particular muscle or muscle group in a specific way will lead to adaptations in that muscle/group. In other words you should train the muscles that are involved in that exercise or movement using a similar movement pattern, resistance, and range of motion.
Whole body exercises that do not actively train the pelvic floor muscles will unfortunately not restore pelvic floor muscle function. This is why pelvic floor physiotherapists are trained in evidence based research that supports Kegel exercises or pelvic floor exercises to restore and improve pelvic floor muscle function. Once this is estabished then these muscles can be actively engaged in functional whole body movements too. All the best to you for your future health and wellness and I hope this information is helpful.
Front squats are the best the help with erections and help you last a long time really good stamina deep squats are not worth doing
What is front squat