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The pelvic floor muscles span the entire base of the pelvis from the pubic bone to the coccyx and between both sit bones. They play an important role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Additionally, the pelvic floor muscles support the internal organs (bladder, bowels, uterus, etc). It is important for the pelvic floor to be able to contract AND relax for all of these systems to function optimally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tightness in the pelvic floor can contribute to pelvic and abdominal pain, back pain, sexual dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, and urinary dysfunction. Research has shown that up to 80% of patients have significant or complete relief of musculoskeletal pelvic pain with pelvic floor therapy techniques. Many of these techniques are aimed at relaxing the pelvic floor muscles. The following techniques can be used to help people work on relaxing the pelvic floor muscles on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a look at the diagram below for a better understanding of where the pelvic floor muscles are. This image is of someone with a vulva and vagina, but the pelvic floor muscles are very similar regardless of genital configuration. If you want a more in-depth discussion of the pelvic floor anatomy, check out this blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The deep and superficial pelvic floor muscles are seen above.<\/p><\/div>\n

Pelvic Floor Relaxation Techniques<\/h1>\n

Diaphragmatic Breathing<\/h2>\n