Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Pelvic Floor information

 Hi Everyone!

This will be short, ha ha ha. I have a ton of things to get done today, since I slept most of yesterday away. Ya know lupus/sjogren's.

I will say that my post yesterday about pelvic floor prolapse brought some very interesting comments and emails. I am thrilled that so many now want to start exercises for prolapse and prevention.

 
I'm linking some of the youtubes that I like, and that my PT and gyno have approved. Let's make the above statement my disclaimer. You all know I am NOT a doctor, or Physical Therapist.  I am a licensed retired Vet Tec though. LOL
As I do with everything, I have researched this and if you need any information please don't hesitate to email me here
And always talk to your doctor.
Here are the top 3 things you should start with.
 #1 Breathing   Most of us do it wrong.
 
#2 Posture  Most of us do it wrong
 
   #3 Lifting Most of us do it wrong. 
I really couldn't find a good video for lifting.
I'm in the kitchen a lot and it used to be nothing to stretch over the counter to lift something. No no no. Engage your core and pelvic floor, inhale.  As you exhale, slide the item close to your body then lift. Do not hold your breath.  
 
This sounds like a lot. However, once you are aware it dose become second nature within days. 
I really don't want to hear any one say they don't have time. It only takes a few minutes a day to learn the correct way to protect your pelvic floor.
 
I hope this has helped you to get started. 
Nicole 

 


 

16 comments:

Boud said...

Good work there! Definitely worth it right into old age.

Tom said...

...I do lots of things wrong!

Christine said...

thanks for sharing

Giorgio said...


Great post, Nicole. Thank you!

Sintra blogue said...

thank you!

Bill said...

Interesting and helpful videos. Thanks for sharing.

Mary Kirkland said...

I've never thought of this but it's really good advice.

Michelle said...

Excellent advice!

Gene Black said...

I was happy to learn that I already breathe the correct way. That came from a voice class that I took. The teacher was really into breathing correctly and using the FULL power of your lungs. The lungs go all the way to your lower back. (I didn't know that before her class.)
Thanks for all the links. I will be starting some male kegels.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

Rita said...

Thanks for sharing this! :)

Cloudia said...

Wow thank you!

Luiz Gomes said...

Olá minha querida amiga Nicole. Obrigado pelas dicas. Infelizmente ficamos em posições erradas do nosso corpo e quase todo dia. Obrigado pela dica.

Fundy Blue said...

Hi, Nicole! I just returned home from the gym after a good workout with my trainer Julie. I really believe in strength training. Kudos to you for sharing this information and for reminding people to talk with their doctors. I have to focus on #1, #2, and #3 all the time. My body can find more ways to do something easier and wrong. Good luck as you work to ease your symptoms for lupus and sjogren's! Take care!

Nuria de Espinosa said...

Gracias, me resulta muy interesante. Un abrazo

Jeanie said...

Thanks, Nicole. I'm catching up on blogs after five days without a computer. So, much read the other post. But I've heard about pelvic floor and interested in learning more. I'm bookmarking this.