“In about 70% of women's bodies [I treat], their pelvic floor is already too tight,” says Jana Danielson.
Jana, a pelvic floor therapist and Pilates instructor joins us to discuss how to strengthen your pelvic floor and fix your posture. Plus:
-What is the pelvic floor? (-~02:24)
-Hidden signs your pelvic floor needs attention (~04:30)
-The link to erectile dysfunction (~05:03)
-Jana’s inspiring personal story (~06:15)
-The structure of your pelvic floor & how it connects to the breath (~13:00)
-How to activate your core in every workout (~20:00)
-What causes incontinence & how to deal (~25:04)
-How posture impacts the pelvic floor (~27:05)
-Actionable tips to improve your posture (~31:28)
-How to assess your posture (~38:15)
-Her solution to pelvic floor struggles (~45:17)
Referenced in the episode:
-Connect with Jana online (https://janadanielson.com/) and on Instagram (@jana.danielson)
-Buy Jana’s pelvic floor tool, The Cooch Ball on Amazon
-Visit feelthesynergymusic.com
-Research on nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction (DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.09.004)
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