Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction. Median view of pelvic floor muscles with associated and scientific diagram. A hypertonic pelvic floor is a form of female pelvic floor dysfunction.

Diagram of correct and incorrect pelvic floor muscle contraction
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Pelvic floor dysfunction is a term used for a variety of disorders that occur when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments are impaired. This condition is also known as vaginismus when the muscles that surround the vagina (also the bladder and anus) are in spasm. Pelvic floor dysfunction in men is often diagnosed as prostatitis.

Diagram of correct and incorrect pelvic floor muscle contraction

Although this condition predominantly affects women, up to 16 percent of men are affected as well. Pelvic floor issues mostly occur when the pelvic floor muscles are lacking enough tone (hypotonic) or are too “tight” (hypertonic). When these muscles are too tight and have too much tension (hypertonic), they may cause pelvic pain and. Urinary issues, such as the urge to urinate or painful urination.


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