Why is pelvic health important?
When I start to talk about pelvic health, most people think that pelvic health is exclusively related to leaking and/or women problems. If you're not someone who is currently leaking, you may write yourself off from pelvic health altogether. However, pelvic health is so much more than that!
Pelvic health encompasses your “true core'“ or your “core four”. This muscle group includes:
Transverse abdominus (TVA) - deepest layer of abdominal muscles
Multifidus - muscle that run along the spine
Diaphragm - dome shaped muscles located under the lungs
Pelvic floor - muscles inside the pelvis
How you breath and move throughout the day is critical aspects to pelvic health. The culture in the United States breeds habits detrimental to pelvic health. Long periods of sitting, poor posture, shallow breathing, high heels, leg crossing, and driving all contribute to pelvic health dysfunction.
Pelvic health is related to how we move, sit, stand and breathe.
Pelvic health is responsible for all the input and output of pelvic function. (Urine, bowel and sexual health)
It is common, but not normal:
Leak when you cough, laugh, jump.
Frequent urination (peeing every hour or having the urge to pee related to certain activities)
Painful intercourse
Back pain
Many people suffer from pelvic health dysfunction but never receive the proper treatment and support. Pelvic health is more than leaking. If you would like to learn more about how to support your pelvic floor, join our next Yoga for Pelvic Health workshop.
