Pelvic floor problems are not a “just do more kegels” issue.For a lot of women, kegels are either not specific enough, or they make symptoms worse.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Riley Hahn, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Longevity and Pilates, breaks down what pelvic floor dysfunction actually is, how to tell weakness from tightness, and why pressure management and breathing mechanics often matter more than squeezing harder.

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In this conversation:

• Why pelvic floor tightness can drive pain, irritation and symptoms

• The difference between weakness and tension, and how to tell

• How breathing and pressure management change everything

• What downtraining involves, and what tends to backfire

• Prolapse support options, and when to seek help

• Overactive bladder and constipation patterns that keep symptoms alive

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