Do You Have a Tight Pelvic Floor? Here’s How to Find Out
Mar 26, 2025
Are you facing any of these symptoms?
- Urinary incontinence
- Constipation or difficulty emptying your bowels
- Straining during bowel movements
- Pelvic pain
- Lower back, hip, or coccyx (tailbone) pain
- Painful sex
- Vaginismus (painful vaginal muscle spasms)
- Slow or hesitant urine flow
- Frequent UTIs or a constant need to pee
- Painful urination
If you’re nodding along to some of these symptoms, it might be time to see a Women’s or Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. They can help you understand what’s going on and guide you through muscle relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and better toileting habits.
Check out our video on what you can do to help your tight pelvic floor.
On the other hand, you may also do the following stretches to help you!
- Child’s Pose. This stretch relaxes your belly, hips, and pelvic floor. Sit back on your ankles, knees apart, feet together, and rest your upper body on the floor or a cushion. Breathe deeply and release tension.
- Adductor Rock Backs. Start in a tabletop position, extend one leg to the side, and gently rock back and forth to stretch your inner thigh and release pelvic floor tension.
- Happy Baby Pose. Lie on your back, bend your knees, and hold your big toes. Let your knees fall open, gently pulling your feet closer if comfortable. Breathe deeply and relax with each exhale.
Taking care of your pelvic health is just as important as any other aspect of your well-being.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t ignore them—your body is trying to tell you something.
Whether it’s through professional guidance from a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist or simple stretches to relieve tension, small steps can lead to big improvements in comfort and function.
Prioritise your health, listen to your body, and take the steps needed to feel your best.