Working on my pelvic floor is triggering me from a past traumatic experience. Any suggestions?

When a part of our body has been through a traumatic experience, our brain disconnects as a protective mechanism. Much of the pelvic floor work is about reconnecting, so it may trigger emotions from a past experience when trying to re-engage. The pelvic floor work could be part of the healing process for you, if you want that. But you also don't need to force it. You can pause and come back to it, workout-by-workout, whenever you feel ready. You may also need some extra time and space afterwards to process, cry, journal and/or talk with someone. If you do have a history of pelvic floor trauma, including birth trauma, we highly recommend working with a mental health professional.

Updated on: 10/08/2023