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Your bladder is muscle
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I taught a pelvic health workshop yesterday, and the information about peeing was a hit. When I asked for urination takeaways, these are some of the responses:
Yes! For the anatomy lovers, the muscular wall of the bladder is called the detrusor. It stretches and relaxes for the bladder to fill, communicates and coordinates when you need to go, and then contracts to squeeze out the urine. It's an involuntary muscle, which means it knows how to empty and get it done. All you have to do is open the gate and stay out of its way. Your job is to get to the toilet and relax. Easier said than done, I know. You're probably busy, maybe a tad bit stressed? Quite possibly in a hurry. Demanding job? Inflexible schedule? A relaxed trip to the bathroom might be a luxury you've skipped. You deserve time to pee! I know prevention isn't sexy, but this is pretty easy. Relax when you pee. Let the detrusor do the work. Don't try to hurry it or force it by pushing. Slow down, breathe, pee. Be kind to your bladder and pelvic floor. Sending love, P.S. Join me for yoga next week: Yin & Yoga Nidra on Monday or Yoga For Strength, Balance, & Flexibility on Tuesday. Or, 3 on-demand videos for you on Insight Timer: Hip Stretching, Sun Salutations, & Balancing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
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