Brittany Mahomes is sharing a warning to her fellow moms.
On Instagram, while on vacation with her family, Mahomes encouraged moms to pay more attention to their pelvic floor.
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“Just your daily reminder, once you have kids please take care of your pelvic floor. Seriously,” Mahomes shared with her followers. She then signed her note, “From a girl with a fractured back.”
Although it’s not exactly clear what happened, and Brittany didn’t share any further details, the National Institute for Health reports that pelvic floor muscles and lower back pain are believed to be connected.
While there isn’t a lot of research behind the effects of a weak pelvic floor and back problems, the NIH states that “Kegel exercise is considered as one of the non-surgical management methods” to combat low back pain.
However, if you’re a mom who is struggling with weak pelvic floor muscles after having children, Healthline is sharing several exercises that are known to aid in helping strengthen those muscles.
Quick flick Kegels:
To do quick flick Kegel, lay on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Find your pelvic floor and exhale while pulling your navel to your spine, quickly contracting for one second and releasing your pelvic floor.
Healthline recommends doing this exercise 10 times two to three times each day.
Heel Slides:
Lay on the floor with your knees bent, inhale into the rib cage, then exhale through the mouth, letting your ribs naturally compress as you draw your pelvic floor up, lock in your core, and slide your right heel forward.
Move your heel as far as possible while also keeping your core engaged, then inhale while bringing your heel back to its original position.
Do 10 slides on each leg.
Marches:
Lay on the floor with your knees bent, inhale into the rib cage, then exhale through the mouth, letting your ribs naturally compress as you draw your pelvic floor up, lock in your core, and move your leg to tabletop position and then back down.
Lift and lower your legs 12 to 20 times total.
For more pelvic floor exercises, visit Healthline.
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