The pelvic floor is composed of muscles and connective tissue that sit inside the pelvis. These tissues help support the pelvic organs and are considered a part of the body’s stabilizing system. Stress, pain, emotion, and trauma can all affect the pelvic floor which can lead to pain and/or dysfunction.
Aside from the traumas and stress of pregnancy and postpartum, these are a few other common dysfunctions we may experience related to pelvic floor issues:
- Urinary or bowel incontinence
- Pain with intercourse
- Feeling of heaviness
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Difficulty with feminine hygiene products
- Difficulty emptying the bowel or bladder
- Low back or Pelvic/hip pain
This workout card deck contains several exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that are designed to help you strengthen and relax the muscles of your pelvic floor combatting some of the issues mentioned above. Some of the exercises are shown through the link below. Additionally, through that link you will find other resources on pelvic floor health that may be helpful.