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.
How to relax your pelvic floor muscles.
The diaphragm works in synergy with the pelvic floor and helps to promote muscle relaxation.
You may notice your penis retract as you tighten.
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.
There you have it.
Think about your anus and how it moves in and closed or down and loose.
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.
A simple pelvic floor soft tissue massage to improve your ability to relax your pelvic muscles.
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.
Now relax your pelvic floor and let the testicles hang loose again.
Your core muscles have to respond fluidly and efficiently to meet the complex high impact demands of running.
Take a deep breath in to the count of three and then exhale to the count of four.
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.