Pelvic Floor Rescue: Poses to help with Relaxation

I posted a reel on Instagram a few weeks ago about poses that can help relax your pelvic floor. I'm going to explain why these poses can be helpful and when and why you might want to try them out!

The one is called hook-lying position. Doing diaphragmatic breathing in this position is helpful for relaxation because your pelvic floor doesn't have to work against gravity. This is called a gravity eliminated position. The pelvic floor and the diaphragm work together, so it is important to coordinate this movement in order to get the best contractions and relaxations. 

Deep breathing also affects your central nervous system, so when you do some deep breathing, it not only relaxes your pelvic floor, but your whole body! Pretty cool, huh?

Sphinx pose is helpful in giving your abdomen a light stretch and can release the lower abdominal muscles which might be tight and may be affecting your pelvic floor.  

Happy baby pose helps open up the whole inferior and posterior aspects of the pelvis. This is helpful in stretching and relaxing the pelvic floor, the glutes, and the upper hamstrings. Always make sure to modify if this position isn't feeling comfortable. 

Yogi squats are awesome because you don't have to awkwardly lay on the ground somewhere in public, so they are an easy pose to do during your day. This pose requires a lot of knee, hip, and ankle mobility, so it may not be appropriate for everyone. 

Child's pose is a good time to visualize the pelvic floor relaxing and the sits bones pulling apart from each other. This is a good pose for when you have a comfortable surface where you don't mind resting your head. 

If you are struggling with pelvic floor tightness, tension, pain, or other symptoms, make sure to call us for a consultation now to see how Moms in Motion PT can help with your situation!