Motherhood is stressful, and many of our day-to-day postural habits can cause a tight, or hypertonic pelvic floor. This happens when your pelvic muscles do not fully relax when they should, and can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, from chronic pain to constipation. What is Hypertonic Pelvic Floor? Also known as pelvic floor […]
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Pelvic Floor Exercises For Constipation
Pelvic floor dysfunction may be playing a part in your constipation struggles. Here are some pelvic floor exercises for constipation that can help move things along. Is Your Pelvic Floor to Blame for Your Constipation? Often, the only remedy given for constipation is to drink more water and eat more fiber. These tips are LEGIT, […]
Lower Belly Pooch? Let’s Learn to Breathe.
Do you feel like your lower belly pooch won’t improve no matter what you do? First off, remember that you are the owner of a uterus and it is normal to have some pooch to our tummies! This is especially true after having babies. That said, I’m going to share with you the best kept […]
Your Tight Jaw Effects Your Pelvic Floor…
TIGHT JAW? I’m going to give you a quick fix and explain why minding your jaw matters. First let’s talk about how tightness in the jaw can correlate with tightness in the pelvic floor. The origin of the jaw and pelvic connection starts at the embryological phase. At about day 15 in a phase called […]
Why Do I Pee When I Run? Can I Fix It?
It’s a beautiful day, so you head out for a post-baby jog, and it happens. You pee your pants! What’s causing incontinence when you run, and how can you fix it? Loss of bladder control, or stress urinary incontinence, is prevalent among postnatal runners. In fact, about one in three women experience varying degrees of […]
Neutral Spine: It’s Important For Your Pelvic Floor and Core
You’ve probably heard this about a million times if you’ve ever taken any fitness class: “Find neutral spine.” If you’ve ever felt confused and had no idea what “neutral spine” means, keep reading to understand how it affects us (especially as moms!). What is Neutral Spine? In the most general terms, neutral spine is your […]