- Smoking is linked to increased risk of pelvic floor problems. Have a look at some information on the benefits of Quitting Smoking
- The NHS 12 week weight management programme can help you work towards a healthier weight which has been shown to improve pelvic floor issues
- Improved sleep hygiene can really improve your health
- Find out more about Food and Nutrition
- Looking after you Mental Wellbeing
- Mindfulness is a technique where you bring your attention to the present moment and can be very beneficial to many people
Lifestyle & Physical Activity
This section of our website has lots of information and links on physical activity including all the benefits of being active. People who do regular physical activity have lower risk of many health conditions including type 2 diabetes, different types of cancer, dementia, joint pains and osteoporosis. Physical activity can also improve mood, help you to sleep better and help with stress and low energy levels.
Health & Wellbeing
Weight Management
Stopping Smoking
There are many health benefits from stopping smoking but we know that this can be difficult. There are many options available for support. You can visit any local community pharmacy, call the Quit Your Way service (Tayside) on 01382 424127 or email tay.smokingcessationservice@nhs.scot to find out about all the ways NHS Tayside can help you become smoke free. You can follow the Tayside Quit Your Way service at www.facebook.com/nhstaysidequityourway.
NHS Tayside and NHS Inform also have webpages on this topic.
NHS Tayside and NHS Inform also have webpages on this topic.
Exercise and the pelvic floor
Physical Activity
- Information on the health benefits of exercise and ideas on how to keep active
- 6 surprising health benefits of walking
- Walking for Health - NHS
- Free, volunteer-led health walks are available throughout Tayside: more information is available for Angus, Perthshire and Dundee
- In Kinross-shire the Kinross-shire trishaws and community cycling group organises cycling based recreational activities on bicycles, tricycles and adapted bikes.
- Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is dedicated to promoting fun and free physical activity opportunities in Tayside and encouraging people of all abilities to be more active together
- If you live in Angus, BE ACTIVE...live well provides a range of activities and supports people to become more active. You can self refer or be referred by your healthcare professional
- In Dundee - A range of activities are available for Active Wellbeing from Dundee Leisure, most need a membership but ask your Health Professional about the Active for Life Referral scheme
- In Perth - Live Active Leisure also accepts Activity Referral for a range of fitness activities, ask your GP or healthcare professional to be referred
- Moving Medicine provides online practical guides and support to help get you moving for your health
- Football Fans in training is a free 13 week programme that can help you improve your physical health and mental wellbeing, it is open to men and women
- NHS Fitness Studio provides instructor led exercise videos which you can do in your own time at home
The UK Chief Medical Officer has published guidelines and infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits at different life stages
(You can click on the image to open a pdf for those using screen reading software)
(You can click on the image to open a pdf for those using screen reading software)
Constipation
Constipation can worsen pelvic floor symptoms so for more information please see our Bowel Problems section for further information.