PAYD FOR THE PELVIC FLOOR

26 Feb

You know that feeling when you’ve been sitting for ages, and everything below your waist just feels stuck?

Yep, your pelvic floor feels it too. But here’s the good news, small tweaks make a BIG difference.

1. Bye bye croissant - sit on your sit bones

Slouching and perching on the edge of your chair might feel comfy (for a bit), but your pelvic floor functions better when not moving, in a neutral pelvic position. Try this instead:

✔️ Feet flat on the floor
✔️ Knees in line with your hips (or slightly lower) and facing forward
✔️ Bum evenly on your sit bones (no tailbone tucking!)
✔️ Spine gently lengthened (no rib flair, rigid, military postures required)

2. Breathe

Your pelvic floor and diaphragm are best mates who love working together. Shallow, tight breathing? Not their vibe. So, try this:

🫁 Inhale through your nose, letting your ribs expand in all directions (front, back, and sides).
🌬️ Exhale gently and fully, feel like your chest is softening back to your spine
💆‍♀️ Repeat whenever you catch yourself holding tension.

3. Keep Things Moving

Your pelvic floor isn’t a fan of staying still for hours (neither is the rest of you). A little movement goes a long way! Moving your body intermittently throughout the day and moving it well is where it is at. This is where Pilates At Your Desk helps. Watch this.