The pelvic floor - your body's foundation.

The Pelvic Floor - Which is WHAT exactly?

The pelvic floor is the sling, or hammock, of muscles that forms the floor of the pelvis. It is comprised of numerous little muscles all working together in unison. This ‘muscle unit' provides support for our internal organs (preventing prolapse), keeps our holes closed (preventing incontinence), and allows us to participate in sexual activity.

When it is not functioning properly, certain problems occur. Some of the more common problems are:

leaking (both bladder and bowels)
difficulty evacuating (both bladder and bowels may be affected)
decreased sexual awareness/enjoyment

A schematic of the female pelvis, showing the pelvic floor.

A schematic of the male pelvis, showing the pelvic floor.