Can severe pelvic floor muscle relaxation be restored?

Severe pelvic floor muscle relaxation can mostly be improved through standardized treatment and rehabilitation exercises, with some cases recovering to near-normal condition. However, the recovery period is relatively long and requires consistent, long-term therapy; only a small number of severe cases require surgical intervention. If symptoms such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse occur, prompt medical consultation is recommended.

Severe pelvic floor muscle relaxation is commonly caused by childbirth injuries or prolonged increased abdominal pressure, leading to reduced muscle elasticity. Professional rehabilitation treatments such as electrical stimulation and biofeedback training can reactivate damaged muscles and enhance their contractile strength. Most patients experience significant symptom relief after 3–6 months of treatment.

Individual differences affect recovery outcomes. Younger patients with good baseline health and timely treatment tend to recover faster and more effectively. In contrast, older patients with chronic conditions or delayed treatment may require a longer recovery period and might need a combination of surgery and rehabilitation training to achieve optimal results.

In daily life, regularly performing Kegel exercises is recommended—contract the muscles for 3–5 seconds, then relax, completing 3 sets per day. Avoid prolonged squatting and lifting heavy objects to reduce abdominal pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight helps prevent obesity from further burdening the pelvic floor muscles, thereby supporting better recovery outcomes.