Your Pelvic Floor Sucks: But It Doesn't Have To: A Whole Body Guide to a Better Pelvic Floor

Summary

Does your pelvic floor suck? Quick answer: Your pelvic floor actually does suck. Most people recognize a kegel exercise. So yes, your pelvic floor sucks, but did you know it does a lot more than that? At least one in four women has some amount of pelvic floor dysfunction and most are being told it's a normal part of having kids or aging.

But Dr. Lindsay Mumma disagrees and thinks you should, too. She outlines an evidence-informed approach for improving pelvic floor function that is nerdy but approachable. With ready-to-implement practices, exercises, and explorations, this book is a comprehensive guide to addressing a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions (including some you probably didn't know about).

In this book, you will learn:

• What the pelvic floor is and does.
• How the whole body impacts the pelvic floor.
• Common treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction (and whether or not they work).
• Exercises to improve pelvic floor function, and how to approach care for your pelvic floor.

This book is for anyone who wants to know more about their pelvic floor and how to actually take care of it. With her experience and knowledge, Dr. Mumma wants to help you achieve better pelvic floor function so that your pelvic floor doesn’t suck.