Brittany Mahomes posted about a back injury and linked it to a weak pelvic floor.
Can weak pelvic floor muscles really lead to a fractured back?
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Seriously, Mahomes wrote.
physical therapist and senior director, specialty services atATI Physical Therapy
From: A girl with a fractured back, wrote the mother of two.
But can a weak one really lead to a fractured back?
Yes, experts say (eek!).
What is the pelvic floor?
This helps coordinate movement of the arms, legs, and spine required with day-to-day tasks and exercise.
Weak pelvic floor muscles can result in injuries.
How can a weak pelvic floor result in a back fracture?
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The pelvic floor is connected to the tailbone and your lower back.
And focusing on pelvic floor health isnt just for new momsits for everyone, Melby explains.
to double-check the muscles are moving and activating correctly, she says.
Your pelvic floor muscles should receive the same attention!
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