The International Continence Society defines ‘Over-active Pelvic Floor’ as a situation in which the pelvic floor muscles do not relax well after a contraction, or contract when asked to relax, and/or are resistant to stretch and tender to touch.

The best advice we can offer regarding pelvic floor health is that 'prevention is better than cure.' Acknowledge the presence and important function of your pelvic floor. Start doing pelvic floor exercises! Aim to do them every day. It takes minimal time to complete them but can have a huge impact on your future life as well as your current one. Take control and make it work for you.