Your core muscles have to respond fluidly and efficiently to meet the complex high impact demands of running.
How to relax your pelvic floor muscles.
Your pelvic floor muscles get put under an amazing amount of stress throughout the day as they constantly have weight bearing down on them as you sit stand or walk around.
Visualize your pelvic floor muscles.
The pelvic floor muscles not only help maintain continence but they also form one part of your core a group of muscles that work together to support your pelvis and lower back.
Choose a position that is comfortable for you lying down sitting or standing and keep your legs slightly apart so that your feet are roughly aligned with your shoulders.
The pelvic floor is a collection of muscles and ligaments that support the organs of the lower abdomen and helps them function and proper pelvic floor control it crucial for the bladder bowels.
You may notice your penis retract as you tighten.
You can learn to identify your pelvic floor muscles by imagining that you are trying to prevent the flow of urine or passing gas.
Place one hand on your chest and another hand on your belly just below your rib cage.
There you have it.
Standing in front of a mirror without your underwear and lifting your testicles gently up towards your body by tightening your pelvic muscles.
This is important for decreasing pain and promoting optimal muscle function.
A simple pelvic floor soft tissue massage to improve your ability to relax your pelvic muscles.
The diaphragm works in synergy with the pelvic floor and helps to promote muscle relaxation.