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Stress and Pelvic Floor Tension: Causes, Treatments, and Exercises for Relief

Learn how stress can cause pelvic floor tension and explore PT-recommended treatments for relaxing and managing pain in the pelvic floor.

Woman laying down touching her pelvic area because of pain
Date de publication : Jul 11, 2024
Woman laying down touching her pelvic area because of pain
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  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Child’s Pose
  • Happy Baby
  • Butterfly Stretch
  • Seated Hip Flexor Stretch
  • Reverse Kegel
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What’s Your Pelvic Floor?
How Stress Can Cause Pelvic Floor Tension
Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Tension
Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Tension
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Stress and Pelvic Floor Tension
Exercises for Pelvic Floor Tension
More Ways to Relieve Pelvic Floor Tension
PT Tip: Your Jaw and Pelvic Floor Are Connected
How Hinge Health Can Help You
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