I have performed Kegel exercises off and on in the past then I read on “WholeWoman.com“, Christine Kent wrote that Kegel exercises can actually worsen a prolapse and cause further…
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…
Did you know that if you don’t extend your tail bone, your pelvic floor will never fire with optimal strength? A tucked under tail bone takes our pelvic floor, which…
When I activate my Transversus Abdominus (TA), should it feel like I am holding my breath? You may feel like holding your breath, but don’t allow yourself to do so! Contracting…
Can you remind me again about the posture I should hold when I am not carrying my little one?” If yours is a tendency to lock your knees and tuck…
I recently read through two different sites with the bloggers writing about how Kegels are worthless. If I could delete these entries just as quick as I read them, I…
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…
The transversus abdominus muscle (TA) plays a very important role in pelvic floor (PF) rehabilitation and function, yet most explanations for controlling continence don’t mention any exercises other than Kegels….
Let’s talk abs for a bit. Did you know that you have different kinds of abs that perform very different actions? There is the rectus abdominus, which are our 6-pack…
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…