We’re here to break the stigma and debunk some myths about your pelvic floor! Pelvic pain isn’t just for women, and having conscious awareness of your pelvic floor has benefits from sex, to your sport. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Zanis is explaining the movement and function of your pelvic floor, whether or not you should be doing Kegels, and an exercise you can do right now to connect your breath as you contract and lengthen your pelvic floor. Just like strengthening any muscle, it takes intention, focus, and repetition. Tune in for ways you can improve this core element of your body, your movement, and your life.

01:00 The pelvis is the foundation of your health and the source of your power.

02:30 The stigma around pain in the pelvic floor.

04:50 How to know if you should see a doctor or specialist for pelvic issues.

07:15 Is hip mobility causing my pelvic pain?

10:40 The pelvic floor is a diaphragm. 

15:00 How the pelvic floor should lengthen and contract with movement.

18:00 How can I strengthen my pelvic floor?

21:00 Creating conscious awareness of our pelvic floor.

23:45 Are kegel exercises best for everyone?

26:30 Do this exercise to connect the diaphragms of your breath with your pelvic floor.

29:00 Benefits of starting your day with focusing on your breath and body without distraction.

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