Why Kegels Might Be the Reason Your Pelvic Floor Is Still Struggling
You’ve Been Told the Same Thing for Years
“Just do Kegels.”
That’s the advice most women hear the moment something feels off down there.
Leak when you sneeze? Kegels.
Pain during sex? Kegels.
Post-baby recovery? Definitely Kegels.
It’s been drilled into us like a universal solution. They are simple, easy, and supposedly effective.
But if that were true, 1 in 3 women wouldn’t still be leaking, even after following that advice to the letter.
So why aren’t Kegels working?
Because they were never designed to fix the real problem.
The Pelvic Floor Myth No One Warns You About
The part they always seem to miss is… A weak pelvic floor isn’t always the issue.
In fact, many women have the opposite problem — a pelvic floor that’s too tight.
Think of a muscle that’s clenched all day. It can’t function properly, no matter how strong it is.
So when you add more “squeeze and hold” exercises on top of tension?
You’re only training your body to stay stuck.
Instead of healing, symptoms like leaking, pressure, and pain often get worse — and that endless frustration begins:
“I’ve been doing everything right. Why do I still feel this way?”
Because the problem isn’t your effort.
It’s the system that told you to do the same thing, no matter what your body actually needs.
Your Pelvic Floor Is Connected to Everything
Your pelvic floor isn’t a solo act. It’s the center of a complex network — your core, breath, posture, hormones, even your stress response.
When one piece is off, your pelvic floor pays the price.
That’s why you can do hundreds of Kegels and still feel like nothing’s changing.
Most pelvic floor issues aren’t caused by “weak muscles.”
They’re caused by poor coordination, chronic stress, and the body being stuck in survival mode.
If your nervous system is always on high alert, your muscles never get permission to relax.
And a muscle that can’t relax… can’t heal.
What Real Healing Actually Looks Like
At Three Sixty Wellness, we don’t isolate your pelvic floor — we rebuild the whole system that supports it!
It’s not about doing more exercises. It’s about helping your body remember how to work together again.
Here’s what that looks like in real life 👇
1. Retrain the Way You Move
Your pelvic floor is involved in everything you do — how you breathe, walk, lift, and even how you sit at your desk.
We teach you how to move smarter, not harder, so your body stops working against itself.
Because when your movement patterns support your core, your pelvic floor finally gets to breathe.
2. Regulate the Stress Loop
Stress doesn’t just live in your mind…it lives in your muscles.
When your body stays tense, your pelvic floor mirrors it.
Through techniques like 360 breathing and nervous system reset strategies, we help your body find safety again (aka- the foundation for long-term healing)
3. Support Hormones and Recovery
Hormones change everything! From how your tissues heal to how your body holds tension.
We help you sync your recovery with your hormonal rhythm, whether you’re navigating your cycle, postpartum healing, or perimenopause.
What Happens When You Finally Get It Right
You start to notice small shifts.
You laugh without crossing your legs.
You get through a workout without that heavy, dragging feeling.
You breathe deeper, sleep better, and stop dreading intimacy.
That’s what happens when your body finally remembers how to work as one system.
And no, it doesn’t come from more squeezing.
It comes from connection.
Your Next Step: Start Healing From the Inside Out
You’ve already tried the “just do Kegels” approach.
Now it’s time to try something that actually listens to your body.
Here’s where to start:
✅ Get clarity on your symptoms.
Take the free pelvic floor quiz to understand what your symptoms actually mean — and what your next step should be.
Take quiz here!
✅ Start with the basics.
Practice diaphragmatic breathing (Here’s a super quick video on how to do diaphragmatic (360) breathing properly: WATCH HOW HERE), notice your posture, and carve out five minutes for stress relief each day. Small shifts make a big difference.
✅ Get expert support.
You don’t have to guess. Book a free consultation with a pelvic health expert from the Three Sixty Wellness team and get a plan made for your body.
Book a free call with our team.
AND WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU GO!
In this short video, I go even deeper into exactly why Kegels might be the reason you’re still struggling—and what to do instead.
Once you watch, scroll down for your next step to start healing from the inside out.
The Bottom Line
Kegels aren’t the worst thing you can do… they’re just incomplete and not for everyone.
They address a symptom, not the system.
When you treat your whole body, not just one muscle, healing finally sticks.
Your pelvic floor isn’t weak…it’s waiting for you to connect the dots and once you do, everything changes.
Book your free call today and start healing from the inside out — because your body deserves more than another quick fix.
