The diaphragm works in synergy with the pelvic floor and helps to promote muscle relaxation.
How to relax your pelvic floor muscles.
The pelvic floor muscles not only help maintain continence but they also form one part of your core a group of muscles that work together to support your pelvis and lower back.
Take a deep breath in to the count of three and then exhale to the count of four.
Place one hand on your chest and another hand on your belly just below your rib cage.
There you have it.
Think about your anus and how it moves in and closed or down and loose.
You can learn to identify your pelvic floor muscles by imagining that you are trying to prevent the flow of urine or passing gas.
Your core muscles have to respond fluidly and efficiently to meet the complex high impact demands of running.
Choose a position that is comfortable for you lying down sitting or standing and keep your legs slightly apart so that your feet are roughly aligned with your shoulders.
You may notice your penis retract as you tighten.
A simple pelvic floor soft tissue massage to improve your ability to relax your pelvic muscles.
Your pelvic floor muscles get put under an amazing amount of stress throughout the day as they constantly have weight bearing down on them as you sit stand or walk around.
Standing in front of a mirror without your underwear and lifting your testicles gently up towards your body by tightening your pelvic muscles.
Now relax your pelvic floor and let the testicles hang loose again.