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The Brain–Pelvic Floor Connection: Why Thoughts Matter More Than You Think
The pelvic floor doesn’t operate in isolation. It’s part of a deeply interconnected system, regulated by the brain through both the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Motor signals from the brain travel down the spinal cord and out through nerves like the pudendal, directing muscle tone, contraction, and relaxation in the pelvic floor.
But there’s more—emotions, trauma, and even thoughts can change the brain’s outputs.
Using Imagery to hack your nervous system
Find a space - where you can just be for a few minutes - use your ribs to breathe - find 'joy' & 'calm' and spend some time breathing in joy and out calm.