Maximizing Blood Flow = Healthy Pelvic Floor
There have been several questions lately in our “Ask Tasha” section that highlight the importance of maximizing blood flow to the muscles of our pelvic basket. I tend to be…
How to Best Handle a Cough or a Sneeze
I have been asked some great questions regarding sneezing and coughing and the pressure these sometimes violent actions can put on our pelvic floor. I don’t pretend to have all…
What is the Best Abdominal Workout for Me?
We have discussed, in depth, how important the transversus abdominus (TA) is to a maximum pelvic floor contraction. These lower abdominal fibers that begin below our ribs and funnel down…
Questions from You to Me: Breathing
How does breathing and the diaphragm affect the pelvic floor? Our abdominal cavity has only so much room, so as our diaphragm draws down to take in a breath, we…
Getting Rid of the Belly “Pooch”
So often I get asked: “How do I lose this belly pooch up front?” Women will tell me that they have lost all of their weight after pregnancy, but they just…