Exercise mistakes that can lead to male sexual issues
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Lifting weights strengthens muscles and improves health but can cause pelvic floor muscles to become chronically tight, leading to sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain.
- Exercises involving heavy bracing, such as squats, deadlifts, and core routines, may cause unconscious pelvic floor tension, restricting blood flow and nerve function essential for sexual health.
- Overuse and poor technique in weightlifting, as well as prolonged pressure from cycling on poorly set-up saddles, can exacerbate pelvic floor issues and discomfort.
- Treatment focuses on relaxing tight pelvic muscles through breathing exercises, stretches, and reverse kegels, with professional guidance from pelvic floor physiotherapists recommended.
- Physical therapy often includes broader interventions beyond the pelvic floor, addressing hip flexibility, rib cage mobility, and overall muscle coordination to restore function.
