How to relax your pelvic floor muscles (and why you need to)

Learn the benefits of relaxing the pelvic floor, how physical therapy can help, and the exercises pelvic floor therapists recommend.

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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025

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Exercises to relax pelvic floor muscles

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Diaphragmatic Breathing
Happy Baby
Butterfly Stretch
Seated Hip Flexor Stretch

Table of Contents

What is your pelvic floor?

Signs your pelvic floor needs relaxation exercises

How physical therapy helps relax pelvic floor muscles

Benefits of pelvic floor relaxation exercises

Exercises to relax pelvic floor muscles

PT tip: Kegels are not for everyone

How Hinge Health can help you

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