@hannahbower2: Pelvic girdle pain SUCKS! It can suck the joy out of your pregnancy (I’ve been there)😖 This is an over simplification of what happens as there’s so many different factors that play into this & causes. Hormones aren’t to blame most often. Why I will always advocate seeking a pelvic floor therapist before or early on during pregnancy or the moment you feel PGP to address any imbalances you may have and how to engage your deep core correctly! ( my guide also does this with the help of PTs) Your pelvic floor plays a huge roll into pelvic stability. Working your pelvic floor *with* your breath, glutes and adductors is incredibly helpful! These muscles all attach into the pelvis. Strengthening all these muscles can help stabilize your pelvis as things shift and relax due to hormones & growth of baby! My trimester 1 program integrates exercises like these to prepare you for the rest of your pregnancy! Pelvic floor: a strong PF isn’t one that can just *kegal* it’s one that has flexibility, quickness, & strength. It can both engage AND relax completely. This allows it to respond to the pressure demands asked of it. Internally Rotated BSS: rotating towards your inner leg, can help open up the back side of the pelvis. This works the PF in a lengthened state with load! It’s also a key aspect in labor for baby to descend through pelvis easier. Glutes & Adductors: have a direct relationship to the pelvic floor. They work together. Strengthening them should be a focus during pregnancy! Hip flexors: most people are weak and tight in this area and often forgotten! These are just my chosen favorite exercises that *I do personally*. There’s so many exercises and mods to work your adductors, glutes, Hip flexors and PF! Link in bio for my core guide & first trimester training! (This can be done later in pregnancy too) #pregnancyworkout #pregnant #pregnancyjourney #fitnessmotivation #fitpregnancyjourney #pelvicgirdlepain #workouts #gymnotivation #thirdpregnancy
