Difference between PC muscle and levator ani

The PC muscle is a very important muscle in the human body. It can support the internal organs and maintain the tension of the soft tissue of the vagina. The strength of the PC muscle plays a vital role in ensuring a woman's normal delivery and sexual function. Kegel exercises are an important method to prevent hemorrhoids and perianal diseases, but the two are different and we need to know their differences. So, what is the difference between the PC muscle and the levator ani? Let’s take a look below.

Lifting the anus means lifting the anus up and down regularly, and then relaxing. Lifting and relaxing is the levator anus exercise. It is like massaging the prostate, which can promote the return of venous blood in the perineum, reduce prostate congestion, and reduce inflammation. The effect of lifting the anus will be better if you insist on lifting the anus at the following times. Before going to bed or getting up at night, lie on the bed and lift the anus 56 times, and then lift the anus 16 times after urinating and defecating; pay attention to lifting the anus when doing heavy physical work; and lift the anus 16 times after sexual intercourse. You must use force when lifting the anus, and it is best to defecate immediately after lifting the anus. The PC muscle is located between the anorectum and the prostate. The most intuitive position, from the outside, is between the scrotum and the anus. When you tighten the muscle, you will know its position. The PC muscle controls the erection movement, and it is also the muscle that controls the interruption of urination.

practise

Just like self-control to interrupt urination, gradually tighten the PC muscle for five seconds, then relax the PC muscle for five seconds, and this completes a set of exercises. When practicing, start with ten sets and gradually increase to fifty sets, which is called a round. It is recommended to practice two or three rounds a day. PC muscle exercises can be done at any time, because it is just tightening and relaxing muscles that others cannot see. You can practice in the car or while waiting for a call. It is recommended to increase the number of sets of exercises every week.

But the two effects are similar.

Anal exercises are helpful in preventing and treating anal diseases

Anal lifting exercise is a good method to prevent and treat anal diseases, as well as to promote the recovery of wounds and anal function of patients after anal surgery. During the anal lifting exercise, the indirect contraction of the muscles acts as a "pump", improving the blood circulation in the pelvic cavity, relieving the anal sphincter and enhancing its contraction ability. Patients with anal fissures mainly suffer from severe pain caused by anal sphincter spasms, which makes it difficult for the fissure to heal. On the contrary, if the anal sphincter is too relaxed and the support for hemorrhoids and rectal mucosa is insufficient, it will cause hemorrhoids to prolapse and rectal prolapse. People who have undergone anal disease surgery often have varying degrees of damage to the anal sphincter. At this time, effective anal function exercises can improve local blood circulation, reduce congestion and expansion of hemorrhoidal veins, enhance local disease resistance of the anorectum, and promote wound healing, so as to avoid and reduce the recurrence of anal diseases.

The anus lifting exercise can be performed while sitting, lying or standing. The method is as follows: concentrate your mind, tighten your abdomen, exhale slowly, and at the same time consciously lift your anus upward. When the air in the lungs is exhaled as much as possible, hold your breath and keep the anus lifted for 2 to 3 seconds, then relax your whole body, let the air enter the lungs naturally, rest for 2 to 3 seconds, and repeat the above actions; also lift your anus while inhaling as much as possible, then relax your whole body, let the air in the lungs exhale naturally. Do it 1 to 2 times a day, 30 times or 5 minutes each time. Avoid being impatient during exercise, and feel comfortable. The key is perseverance.