And its easier than you think!
And wheres the best place to start?
I always recommend a consultation with a pelvic health specialist, he says.
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When Should You See a Specialist?
The science ties a weakened pelvic floor to excessive strain.
Chronicconstipationor coughing, for instance, increases abdominal pressure, stretching nerves like the pudendal nerve over time.
A pelvic floor that struggles to hold upliterally.
Working with a pelvic floor specialist can help you reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Think of it like physical therapy for any other injuryexcept this targets a hidden powerhouse.
Nutrition plays a key role in pelvic floor health, notes Gomez.
Gomez recommends adjusting eating habits for specific symptoms.
Other Tips to Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health
Ready to take the first step?
Start with Gomezs top habitbooking that pelvic floor therapy consult.
Then work on these expert-approved tips:
Looking for inspiration?
And prioritize a high-fiber diet and good hydration to support healthy digestion and pelvic floor health.
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