Your Jaw, Vocal Chords and Pelvic Floor Are All Connected
Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain from pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity, preparing for birth, or experiencing symptoms like urinary incontinence as a result of pelvic floor muscle weakness, understanding how your jaw, vocal chords and pelvic floor work together can help you work towards your goals!
This video will take you through a little exercise so you can really FEEL the connection. Once you feel it, you can't unfeel it!
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This post was written by Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT, owner and founder of Lady Bird Physical Therapy. Rebecca is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Austin, TX and founded Lady Bird Physical Therapy in 2019. She is the creator of Birth Preparation and Postpartum Planning, Baby Steps Fitness and the head writer and editor of The Pelvic Press.
Rebecca is a passionate writer and vocal advocate for pelvic health and the importance of improving access to perinatal care. She believes strongly that many common pregnancy pains and postpartum symptoms can be eased or even prevented with basic education and care.
She created this blog to help all birthing people manage common pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum.