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  • I get popping or clicking in my hips when I’m on my back reaching my legs out. Is that bad?
    Non-painful hip popping while reaching out a leg is a sign of core strength/hip flexor activity imbalance. The popping itself is usually the hip flexor. As you core gets stronger, the hip flexor muscle won’t need to work as hard to control your leg reaching out.Some readers
  • Is this appropriate for someone with a hypertonic pelvic floor?
    You should see an in-person pelvic floor physical therapist if you have a hypertonic (tight) pelvic floor. They will give you a personalized program of stretches, breathing techniques and internal release work that can help relax the muscles. You can continue to do the workouts here, but make sure to follow-up with stretches and internal release given by your physical therapist. You should also avoid the pelvic floor strengthening-specific work.Few readers
  • My c-section scar is sore during the exercises. Is that of concern?
    If your scar is completely healed, it is not of concern. A c-section scar can bind down the connective tissue and deep core muscles and engaging these muscles can cause soreness. Although uncomfortable, it's actually great for loosening up restrictions and providing more mobility in the tissue. Using silicone scar strips also help with tissue healing and scar remodeling.Few readers
  • Is this safe for early pregnancy?
    Yes. It’s important to listen to your body, but our workouts are designed to be safe up until 20 weeks of pregnancy, as long as you’re following standard pregnancy guidelines.Few readers
  • 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 afterwardsFew readers
  • I'm having sharp pain during the workouts.
    If you're experiencing sharp pain, stop the workouts. Sharp pain is an indication that you should see an in-person Physical Therapist for an assessment.Few readers
  • My body feels tight/sore. Any tips?
    If you're feeling tight or sore in your body, we'd recommend taking a stretch day or doing one of our body release videos. You can choose from hands-on, foam roller or massage ball release techniques.Few readers

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