Most people think pelvic floor problems mean they need more strengthening. But before your pelvic floor can effectively lift and contract, it first needs to fully lengthen and release. A muscle that is constantly gripping cannot generate real strength or recoil. Learning how your pelvic floor moves with breathing — lengthening on an inhale and recoiling on an exhale — is often the missing piece behind better core connection, less leaking, reduced pain, and improved function.
