YOUR PELVIC FLOOR ISN’T SUPPOSED TO STAY CLENCHED ALL DAY! 👀 Think about making a fist. Now imagine keeping that fist tightly clenched all day long. Sounds exhausting, right? Your pelvic floor muscles need the ability to contract, relax, and respond to what your body is doing. But somewhere along the way, many people started believing that a stronger pelvic floor means squeezing it more often. And that can lead to a habit of holding unnecessary tension. Here’s why that matters. 👇 Your pelvic floor works alongside your diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and other muscles to help manage pressure inside your abdomen. When you breathe in, your diaphragm moves downward, and your pelvic floor normally responds by gently lengthening. When you breathe out, those muscles can naturally recoil. This coordination helps your body manage pressure during breathing, movement, and everyday activities. But if you’re constantly clenching, you may have difficulty allowing those muscles to fully relax. And excessive pelvic floor tension can sometimes contribute to symptoms like: ✅ Pelvic discomfort or pressure ✅ Pain during intimacy ✅ Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels ✅ Urinary urgency or frequency Here’s something to try today: Find a comfortable position. Take a few slow, easy breaths. Allow your belly and lower ribs to gently expand as you inhale. Imagine your pelvic floor softening and releasing with your breath. Avoid pushing down or forcing anything. Remember, your pelvic floor needs strength, coordination, AND the ability to relax. 💪 If you’re experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, a pelvic health professional can help you understand what’s contributing to them. Save this post and share it with someone who thinks more Kegels are always the answer! 🙌 #DallasYoga #FriscoYoga #PelvicFloorHealth #PelvicFloorPhysicalTherapy #BreathingMechanics - @texasbodyclinic