08/29/2026
Did you know your diaphragm and pelvic floor work together with every breath you take?
When you inhale, your diaphragm moves downward and your pelvic floor can gently lengthen and relax.
When you exhale, your diaphragm moves back upward and your pelvic floor naturally recoils.
If you're holding your breath, constantly "sucking in," or breathing mostly into your chest, you may be making it harder for your pelvic floor to fully relax.
Try this:
🫁 Lie comfortably on your back or sit supported (like in the car).
Place one hand on your chest and one on your lower ribs.
Inhale slowly through your nose and feel your ribs expand outward and your belly gently rise.
Imagine your pelvic floor softening and lengthening as you inhale.
Exhale slowly through your mouth without forcing or squeezing.
Try 5–10 slow breaths.
The goal isn't to push your pelvic floor down. It's simply to allow your body to relax and let the breath do the work.
This can be a helpful starting point for someone experiencing pelvic floor tension—but everyone's pelvic floor is different.
If you're experiencing pelvic pain, painful in*******se, urinary symptoms, or difficulty relaxing your pelvic floor, individualized pelvic floor physical therapy can help determine what's contributing to your symptoms.
Helpful Hint: You can even do this in the car, while sitting at a stop light! Easy to incorporate into your daily routine (and for the record, I am sitting in a parking lot in this picture and the car is off).
💙 Breathe. Relax. Reconnect.
