05/12/2026
In honor of Women’s Health Week, our pelvic floor physical therapist, Hannah Mohagen PT, DPT put together 5 simple pelvic health habits that can make a big difference in your daily life, bladder and bowel health, pregnancy/postpartum recovery, and overall core function 💕
1️⃣ Avoid going to the bathroom “just in case”
Going too frequently without a true urge can train your bladder to signal urgency sooner than it should. Allowing your bladder to fill appropriately can help improve bladder control over time.
2️⃣ Elevate your knees higher than your hips when using the bathroom
Using a small stool or squatty potty can help relax the pelvic floor and place your body in a better position for easier bowel movements and less straining.
3️⃣ Avoid straining to p*e or have a bowel movement
Straining increases pressure on the pelvic floor and can contribute to issues like prolapse, hemorrhoids, pelvic pain, and leakage. Your body should be able to empty without force.
4️⃣ Practice diaphragmatic breathing for pelvic floor relaxation
Deep belly breathing helps coordinate the diaphragm and pelvic floor, promoting relaxation, improved pressure management, and reduced tension in the pelvic floor muscles.
5️⃣ Blow as you go when lifting or moving
Exhaling during effort (like lifting groceries, standing up, or exercising) helps manage pressure through your core and pelvic floor to provide better support and reduce strain.
Have additional questions about pelvic floor health? Schedule a FREE consultation with our pelvic floor physical therapist today by calling 701-235-1400
