Your Pelvic Health and Mindfulness… A Harmonious Connection!

Does the connection between your pelvic health and your big brain matter? YES! It does!

First things first, let’s talk about your pelvic floor. It’s like the unsung hero of your body, supporting vital organs and ensuring everything “down there” runs smoothly. Now, here’s where it gets interesting – your mind and your pelvic floor are closely connected. How you feel mentally can have a significant impact on your pelvic health. (Yes, this may be why some days you feel more pain and tension, and even experience more symptoms on days that your mental health is not up to par.) 

Big brain, meet your little pelvic floor…….

• Enter in mindfulness – that wonderful practice of being fully present, tuning into your thoughts and feelings without judgment. By incorporating mindfulness into your daily life, you can really tap into the health of your pelvic organs and pelvic floor.
  

The mind-body connection..

• Stress, anxiety, and tension can all take a toll on your pelvic muscles. They might tighten up, causing discomfort and even conditions of pelvic floor dysfunction (painful intercourse, unable to wear tampons, painful pelvic exams.. etc!) But here’s the good news: mindfulness can help you relax those muscles, reduce pain, and improve your overall pelvic health.

Why you should care… Wondering what’s in it for you? 

Well, practicing mindfulness for your pelvic health can:

• Relieve chronic pain: Say goodbye to pesky pelvic pain, especially if you’re dealing with conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis, poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or pelvic congestion syndrome/pelvic inflammatory syndrome (PID).
• Boost your control of your muscles down there: Achieve better control of your pelvic floor muscles, which is crucial for bladder and bowel function and less risk of symptoms of incontinence. Those symptoms can lead to array of emotions as we know!
• Spice up your sexual function: Reduce sexual discomfort and improve your sensation and arousal down there with techniques to improve pelvic muscle relaxation (which is needed for this!)

So, let’s get mindFULLLL, shall we?

Incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine can be as simple as:

• Meditating for a few minutes each day.
• Trying out yoga or deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises and pelvic floor relaxation exercises.
• Seeking guidance from someone who can teach you how to properly breathe and engage with your pelvic floor.

Remember, your pelvic health is an essential part of your overall well-being.

The female athlete team is here to support you on your journey to a happier, healthier you. If you have any questions or need more information, we are just an email away.

Email our team at info@thefemaleathletedpt.com

Until next time!

Love, Your Pelvic Health Besties!