Olivia de Maigret, Parisian osteopath and founder of Four Mama’s, shares why pelvic health is good for good health…

Olivia de Maigret, Parisian osteopath and founder of Four Mama’s, shares why pelvic health is good for good health…

Let’s talk about pelvic health which, according to Olivia de Maigret, a Paris-trained osteopath and co-founder of Four Mamas, is essential to our well-being.

In reality, Your pelvis is pretty much the foundation of your body — and when it’s not happy, nothing works quite right, including bladder problems, pain, pressure, and even problems with your sexual health, Olivia says. In fact, one in four women suffer from some type of pelvic floor disorder.

So, what is the pelvic floor?

Imagine a small muscle hammock stretching across the lower part of your pelvis, made up of 26 muscles that connect from your pubic bone to your tailbone. This is your pelvic floor. It keeps your organs in place, helps control your bladder and bowels, and plays a big role if you give birth. These muscles can be strong, weak, too tight, or too loose, and any imbalance can cause all sorts of problems.

And guess what? Women are especially vulnerable to pelvic health challenges because the female body has a narrower pelvis and life events like pregnancy, childbirth, and hormonal shifts can really shake things up.

Olivia told me that for a woman, the pelvis is like a healthy microbiome for glowing skin. It is the base, the center, the quiet force behind everything from fertility to digestion.

Modern living doesn’t help because we tend to sit all day – at your desk before we move, sitting on the tube and then flopping down on the sofa – our pelvis doesn’t like this because sitting stiffens the pelvis and reduces movement,This is bad for your posture, digestion, and fertility.

There are a lot of things you can do to change things.

Olivia shared her tips for a healthier pelvis:

1. Move your hips
   Dancing, walking, and stretching help make your pelvis more flexible as well as keep blood flowing to those tissues. Dancing is particularly positive for the pelvis because it relaxes the entire system, is fun, free and keeps the pelvic area flexible. It’s also a great mood booster.

2. Don’t ignore your mind

Pelvic health is not just physical. Emotional stress and conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids can create imbalances that manifest physically. Olivia believes that preparing for fertility or pregnancy is as much about mental strength as it is physical strength.

3. Know your floor

A strong pelvic floor does not mean a narrow pelvic floor. It’s about flexibility and control. Many women inadvertently press down instead of contracting properly which can lead to pain or leakage. Learning how to actually use those muscles is a game changer.

4. Stop keeping it

Forget the myth that holding urine strengthens your pelvic floor. no. In fact, it can cause stress and other problems. Your pelvic floor should contract and relax naturally, not remain tight like a fist all day.

Your pelvis isn’t just a part of your body behind the scenes. It’s your foundation, your core, and holds much of your health together. From better posture, digestion, and pain relief to improved intimacy, taking care of your pelvic floor can change the way you feel every day. With a little awareness and some simple habits — like moving your hips, checking in with your mental health, and learning how to use those deep core muscles — you can reconnect with your body in a powerful way. As Olivia reminds us, when your pelvis is happy, everything else falls into place.

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