The Dangers of Pushing While Peeing
When you force urination, your pelvic floor muscles contract rather than relax, which is contrary to their natural function during urination. Over time, this can lead to several issues, as per the National Association For Continence (NAFC).
Muscle Confusion
Consistently pushing during urination trains your pelvic floor muscles to contract rather than relax when you pee. This muscle confusion can create long-term problems, including difficulty emptying your bladder and exacerbating existing conditions like overactive bladder.
Hypertonic Pelvic Floor
A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles remain overly tense, even at rest. Pushing while urinating can worsen this condition, causing pain and difficulty during urination, bowel movements, and sexual activity. Physical therapy is often required to address this issue.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Habitual straining during urination may weaken the pelvic floor muscles, increasing the risk of pelvic organ prolapse. This condition causes organs like the bladder, uterus, or rectum to drop from their normal …