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Poor Posture
A leading cause of chronic pelvic pain is bad posture, contributing to 85% of chronic pelvic pain cases. The human musculature and skeleton is reliant on each of its components to support and move your body. This means that if you have poor posture, some parts are overworked to compensate for others. This muscular unbalance creates areas of tension, often concentrated in the lower back and pelvic floor. This tension can be quite painful, and this starts a cycle where to reduce the pain you alter the way you stand and sit, creating further tension and pain. In addition, the muscles that are not worked, become weak and less able to support your skeleton and internal organs correctly.
Your risk of suffering from poor posture and related pelvic pain is higher if you are pregnant, as the change in weight affects your spine and pelvis. If you have an office job, you may slump in your chair, or crane your neck to look at a screen which is too low. If you...
Medically reviewed by Amanda Savage, edited 20/07/2023
Having a strong pelvic floor is essential for the support and functionality of your pelvic organs. However, like any other muscle, the muscles of the pelvic floor can become "tight" if they are overworked. Having tight pelvic floor muscles, or an ‘overactive’ pelvic floor, can be quite painful, and lead to the muscles not working well. As a result you can develop pelvic floor disorders such as an overactive bladder, orgasmic dysfunction, incontinence, prolapse or pain. Learn more about the role of the pelvic floor and why...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common cause of pelvic pain and discomfort. It is caused by bacteria entering the urethra, which can also travel up to reach the bladder and kidneys. This results in a number of symptoms, including; burning or pain when you urinate, you may need to urinate more often, and you may feel generally unwell.
Types of UTI
- Cystitis - When only the bladder is infected.
- Urethritis - When only the urethra is infected.
- Kidney infection - When one or both kidneys is infected, which can lead to serious kidney damage if left untreated.
- Lower UTI - When both the bladder and urethra are infected.
- Upper UTI - When the bladder, urethra and one or both of the kidneys are infected.
The urinary tract stores urine for long periods of time. When it is healthy it has a tight...
Vaginismus is when the muscles of the pelvic floor, around the vagina, involuntarily contract when it is about to be penetrated. This prevents penetrative intercourse, gynaecological examinations, and the insertion of a tampon or menstrual cup. This is an involuntary reaction, often related to a fear of penetration rather than issues with muscle tone.
Vaginismus can be categorised by when it began to occur:
- Primary vaginismus is when you have never been able to have penetrative intercourse or, if you have, it has been extremely painful.
- Secondary vaginismus is when you have previously had comfortable penetrative intercourse, however that is no longer possible.
Vaginismus is not a common condition, reports suggest it affects only 0.5 - 1% of women globally. As with most intimate conditions, however, it is likely to be under reported as women do not always seek treatment for fear of embarrassment...
This collection of Kegel8 frequently asked questions (FAQs) provides brief answers to many common queries. If your query isn't here, please use the search box at the top right hand side of this page to search for topics in our Support section. alternatively please e-mail or telephone us – we are always happy to help you.
All Kegel8 products are CE approved medical devices. Their uses are clinically proven, and over time, can help you to take control and get strong and healthy from the inside out.
We know most women are desperate to see signs of improvement, but please follow these guides carefully. To get the best results, it is important that your programme plan is followed.
To help get you started on your way to a healthier pelvic floor, here are the top FAQ's we get asked about our range of probes. Simply select your query from the list below to learn more, or click here to contact our Customer Service Team.
FAQ's
- How Do I Insert the Kegel8 Glide Gold Probe?
- What's the Best Position to Exercise In?
- How Much Gel Should I Use with My Probe?
- How to Connect Your Probe to the Kegel8 Unit
- How to Clean Your Probe Correctly
- How to Remove the Kegel8 Glide Gold Probe
- How to Test Your Probe
- Which Probe is Best for Prolapse?
- Help! My Probe is Too Big! ...
The Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand is an incredibly simple and effective pelvic floor exerciser that physically shows you if you are exercising your pelvic floor muscles effectively. Created by women, for women.
Follow the Kegel8 exercise plans below to strengthen both your slow and fast twitch muscle fibres. Strengthening you against those little leaks when your bladder is put under pressure (such as when you cough), and allowing you to hold a full bladder for longer. Pelvic floor exercises are a must for everyone. Get your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand today and get started on a healthier, stronger you.
- About Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Getting Started With the Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Kegel8 Beginner's Exercise Plan
- Kegel8 Advanced Exercise Plan
- Removing and Caring for Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Q&A's
About Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
The Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand is designed specifically to help you locate, exercise and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
The Wand comes with a unique indicator clip which, when attached to your Wand, bends the tail that tells you if you are exercising correctly. When you squeeze your pelvic floor muscles correctly, you will see the tail waving downwards.
Getting Started With the Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
Make sure you give your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand a quick clean before you start. You can use our body-friendly, antibacterial Kegel8 Cleaning Spray to give the Wand a wipe down. alternatively, wash the Wand in hot, soapy water.
Your Kegel8 Biofeedback Pelvic Trainer is a CE approved, Grade 1 medical device. It's programmes are clinically proven, and over time, can help you take control and get strong and healthy from the inside out.
We know most women are desperate to see signs of improvement, but please follow this guide carefully. To get the best results it is important that the programme plan is followed.
- Getting Started With the Kegel8 Biofeedback Pelvic Trainer
- Getting Started With a Probe
- What are the Different Exercise Modes?
- What is the Squeeze Scale?
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If you are having problems with your Kegel8, you have come to the right place. Here you will find a collection of some of the most common issues you may be having with your Kegel8 pelvic toner and we hope that this will help. However, if you cannot find the answer to your question here, please do not hesitate to contact us – we are here to help.
The vaginal probe needs to be inserted just 2 inches (5.5 cm) this is the optimum level to stimulate your pelvic floor muscle. Make sure the electrodes (that's the metal bit) are facing hip to hip. You might find it helpful to wear a pair of tight pants such as Sloggies or even tight trousers. Keep the probe in place at all times or the machine will cut out and fail to increase the mA's (intensity).
Vaginal Prolapse and Vaginal Vault Prolapse
Muscles, ligaments and skin in and around the vagina support and hold pelvic organs and tissues in place. This complex network includes the skin and muscles of the vagina walls. Parts of this support system may eventually weaken or break causing a vaginal prolapse. A vaginal prolapse is a condition when organs such as the uterus, rectum, bladder, urethra, small bowel, or the vagina itself may begin to prolapse, or fall out of their normal positions.
There are many types of vaginal prolapse:
- Cystocele (bladder prolapse)
- The bladder may prolapse into the vagina; the urethra can prolapse as well. A urethral prolapse is also known as an urethrocele. When both the bladder and urethra prolapse together this is a cystourethrocele.
- Rectocele (rectal prolapse)
- A prolapse of the back wall of the vagina (rectovaginal fascia) the rectal wall pushes...