Why is the Pelvic Floor So Important?

The pelvic floor is part of your core and consists of a group of muscles and tissue that help with important functions like urinating, defecating and having sex. The pelvic floor also helps to protect certain organs and your spine by absorbing pressure from activities such as coughing, laughing, lifting, running and more.

Learn More About Pelvic Floor Health

Clovis Community's Elizabeth McCarthy explains the importance of pelvic floor health and describes her work helping patients who are either preparing to give birth — or have already given birth — improve their pelvic floor muscles.