The learning centre should be studied carefully to make sure you get the most from the next section

Topics Covered

- Pelvic Floor Anatomy

- Abdominal Muscles

- Diaphragm & Breathing

Exercise 3 - Flop (of stomach)

  • Your abdominal muscles may be permanently restricted or tense
  • It is important to learn how to relax them
  • This technique is part of 'Releasing' the pelvic floor
  • This exercise takes time and patience but is very worthwhile

Exercise

4 Lie on your back with your knees bent up.  
     
1 Palpate your tension point  
     
5 You may notice your stomach is holding in a position of tension  
     
3 Allow your stomach muscles to fully relax and FLOP your stomach out  
     
8 Repeat this a number of times as is comfortable for you  
     
You should notice an increase in your range of movement and ability to control the FLOP of your tummy.

 

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Tips

1. Do not be tempted to force your stomach out by breathing hard into it. You should simply let it FLOP out on it's own accord.

2. If you palpate all the while, you will become more familiar with your tension points and will notice them loosen.

 
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