Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm Coordination

Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm Coordination

In this video, we explore the natural movements of the diaphragm and pelvic floor during breathing.

⏺️Learn about how the diaphragm contracts during inhalation, creating pressure that pushes down into the pelvic cavity, causing the pelvic floor to slightly descend.

⏺️We also explain what happens during a passive vs. forced exhale, and how these two muscles work together to maintain stability in your body.

If you've ever wondered how your diaphragm and pelvic floor interact during breathing, this quick demonstration will give you a clearer understanding of these essential movements.

Did you learn anything new from the video? Can you feel this happening?

If not, that might be a sign of pelvic floor tightness. If you’d like more information on pelvic floor tightness, check out these videos:

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00:00 Intro

00:19 The Diaphragm

00:33 Diaphragm and Pressure During an Inhale

01:11 Pelvic Floor Movement

02:01 What Happens During an Exhale

02:49 Conclusion

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[CoreExerciseSolutions]

👇Comment below to let me know what questions you had or how it went! 👇👀

[gobontu]

Thank you, so important information. There should be a computer animation that illustrates the breathing process with the pelvic floor and diaphragm. If there is, I have unfortunately not yet found it.

[deniselapidus]

I appreciate the information shared in your videos. The relaxing of pelvic floor information would be very helpful as hypertonic muscles are difficult to release. Most discussions are about how to tone.

[matthewbeumer]

Great and clear explanation. Matt the pilates teacher.

[brendonchase]

You explained that we'll. Great post and content 👌

[FactsOverFriends]

This was very helpful information, thank you!

[glynrowson]

do a video on reverse kegels please to relax the pf please

[uhsemehicieronlas]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I've been trying to find this explanation for quite some time. I am so happy I found your channel, I am subbing right away!

[yvonnemariane]

I love love LOVE your video! Thank you so much!

[chrisc]

So what would be the relationship between "passive exhale" and "breath control?" I'm just wondering how to apply this knowledge proper breath support for speaking. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

[mildasiupsinskiene]

Thank you:) does in practice diaphragm actually contracts down when we’re “relaxing on the coach” if we’re all flexed and upper belly is compressed? And also does the diaphragm actually contract down if we’re chest breathing? My guess is it’s not a given that diaphragm contracts / contracts down and we need to work on the motion it going down in coordination with eccentric abdominal and PF muscles, and also strengthening it as other muscles for stamina and strength?

[sebastianjakobsen]

if you have poor coordination between diaphragm and abdomen would exercises would you recommend

[dukedex]

Would squeezing the pelvic floor muscles while exhaling, and releasing while inhaling be a good way to strengthen them?

[love-fit]

So am I correct in thinking that in weight lifting (squats particularly) we should either exhale as we lift the weight or do you suggest holding breath after the exhale?

[БорисКубуровић]

So, when we inhale, do our belly rise up first, below belly button and then breath goes up like wave or when we take a breath, our ribs expand lateral and we send that air down to the pelvic floor. I ask this beacuse if I breath first in my ribs lateral, I end up with neck and shoulders breathing?

[deentv]

Hi. Do you know why my pelvic floor would be contracting on inhalation rather than descending. It's also making it very hard to breathe because it feels as though it is resisting the downward movement of the diaphragm.

[andreasanchez]

I have a question ! Does a hiatal hernia have anything to do with the pelvic floor ??? I know a weak diaphragm is the reason why my stomach keeps pushing through the hiatus. But I have seen videos where the pelvic floor has something to do with a hiatal hernia as well. I might have a weak pelvic floor! I have noticed also I do NOT make it to the restroom when I pee! I almost always always pee in my underwear and I am only 30 years old ! So the diaphragm and pelvic floor are correlated ! I had no idea ! Do you have any tips for a hiatal hernia ? I am trying to heal myself ! Please, Thank you so much ! 🤍🤍🤍🧘🏻‍♀️

[loriwilliamson]

So when I'm exercising(eg running) how should I be breathing? Right now I just breath however I can to keep going. I can't do the deep breathing obviously, so can you give me any tips? I want to do what's best for my pelvic floor but I also have to keep in mind my PRI neutrality. Help please?