Why do some breathing positions make a bladder prolapse feel heavier? This blog explores how side-lying with a soft ball, 3-6-9 breathing, and apnoea can shift pressure pathways, affect fascia, and influence pelvic nerves. Learn how bracing impacts fascia health, why mobilisation keeps your support system “juicy” and functional, and how nerve pathways (pudendal, hypogastric, pelvic splanchnic, and obturator) play a role in prolapse symptoms. Discover practical troubleshooting tips and how Hypopressives can help you build safe, lasting pelvic floor support.

• Dorsal Vagal (Freeze/Fawn):

  • Unlike fight-or-flight, where the pelvic floor tightens in response to stress, freeze mode causes a sense of disconnection from the body.

  • Women often cannot fight or flee from their own pelvic floors, so they may instead freeze, resulting in a lack of sensation, dissociation, or numbness in the pelvic area.

  • The fascia becomes rigid and dry, reducing mobility and increasing pain perception.

  • Bladder function may be affected by delayed or absent signals, leading to retention or leaks due to an unresponsive pelvic floor.

  • Movement feels slow, heavy, or disconnected, and engaging with the pelvic area may feel overwhelming.