Stretching for health Studies have foune that stretching improves joint range of motion (flexibility), decreases muscle tension, improves circulation, relieves muscle pain, prevents injury, and improves athletic performance (Nakaruma et al., 2015; Avela et al., 1999; Suzuki, 2005). Stretching the legs can allieviate low back, hip, and pelvic pain. Here’s a New Year’s Stretching routine […]
Here’s a simple foam roller routine to try for a happier pelvic floor this new year. Foam rolling is a fantastic way to manage pelvic pain by keeping your tissues hydrated with increased blood flow, reducing trigger points in the muscles and fascia, and improving mobility and range of motion. Foam rolling has also been […]
It’s that time of year when many of us are considering a diet change as a New Year’s Resolution. But with all of the wildly different diets out there, don’t let your new diet affect your pelvic floor health negatively. Avoid Constipation Constipation can contribute to pelvic pain, risk of prolapse, back pain, and pain […]
Believe it or not, the pelvic floor can affect the quality of our breathing. The opposite is also true: Promoting efficient diaphragmatic breathing can improve function of the pelvic floor. In this study by Zivkovic et al. Zivkovic et al. , diaphragmatic breathing exercises were effective in helping to retrain children with voiding dysfunctions, including […]
Don’t squat and hover to pee! Sit down and relax your pelvic floor muscles. Ok, ok so this tip is always met with some pushback, but to those of you who prefer to squat and hover to pee rather than sit should be aware that this habit is not good for your pelvic floor! Sit […]
Why Your New Years Resolutions for Your Pelvic Floor Health Should Include Learning Your Anatomy Have you ever looked at your genitalia in the mirror? Like REALLY looked at it? One of the most empowering things you can do for your pelvic health is to take a look at yourself in the mirror and learn […]
