2 tips to keep your pelvic floor happy when lifting weights (or carseats!)

Whether we are working out or working around the house, the way we move really matters! Imagine a bucket of water. If we hold our breath as we lift, that's like adding drops of water into the bucket. If we continue to have poor pressure management throughout our days, all those drops add up and eventually the bucket of water spills over (aka we experience symptoms like pressure, leaking or pain). If we do things like stack our ribs over our pelvis as we move and breathe, thats like taking a scoop out of the bucket so it doesn't overflow into symptoms. All the little ways in which we move and manage our pressure throughout the day add up.

Follow these two easy tips when lifting weights or lifting something heavy around the house (like your kids or heavy grocery bags). 

1. Ribs over Pelvis--this alignment helps your pelvic floor work optimally 

2. Exhale through the entire range of motion (this helps you manage your pressure) 

To living your best life, 

Dr. Alli