If you're having trouble doing Kegel exercises, don't be embarrassed to ask for help. Your doctor or healthcare provider might be able to give you important suggestions and feedback so that you learn to isolate and exercise the muscles correctly.
In some cases, biofeedback training might help. In a biofeedback session, your doctor inserts a small probe into your rectum. As you relax and contract your pelvic floor muscles, a monitor will measure and display your pelvic floor activity. However; research suggests that biofeedback training is more effective in treating fecal incontinence. If you experience pain when exercising your pelvic floor muscles, or if you have abdominal or pelvic pain after doing the exercises, you should call your doctor immediately or seek specialist advice from a physiotherapist experienced in treating pelvic floor problems.
***Kegel exercises are not for everyone — People with “pelvic floor tension” are advised NOT to do Kegel exercises. Trying to tighten something that is already too tight can make your problems worse. So, how do you know if you should be doing Kegel exercises or not? Our suggestion is to see your doctor or a specialized physical therapist. Your doctor or trained PT can give you a thorough evaluation and can determine if you have a pelvic floor that’s too tight or too loose.