Im a pelvic floor specialist 5 things I would never do and why you shouldnt listen to TikTok kegelers

It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable.Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like your bladder and bowel in place, all while helping with basic bodily functions.The bad news: You’re probably sabotaging them with your everyday habits.Dr.

Amanda Neri, founder of The Pelvic Institute, shared with The Post the five things she would never do as a pelvic floor therapist so you don’t have to suffer the fallout. “They are the best,” Neri said.“On that note, don’t push your poop out!”Doctors agree that sitting with your feet flat on the floor messes with the natural angle your body needs to eliminate waste efficiently. Enter the Squatty Potty: the footstool raises your knees above your hips and tilts your body forward into a squat-like position.

This helps the muscles around the rectum to relax, allowing for easier bowel movements. And it seems to really work.A 2019 study found that after just two weeks of using the Squatty Potty, all 52 participants reported less straining, quicker trips to the porcelain throne and more complete bowel movements. Another study reported that using the stool cut bathroom time almost in half — down from 113.5 seconds to 55.5.

Plus, nearly everyone said it felt easier to go.The benefits don’t stop there.Experts say regularly using the Squatty Potty can improve pelvic floor health and prevent uncomfortable problems like prolapse, when the pelvic organs sag or bulge into the vagina. In fact, research shows that in countries where squatting toilets are the norm, pelvic-related conditions and bowel disorders are less common.That means our Western pedestal toilets could be contributing to issues like hemorrhoids, prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome and even colon cancer, according to Healthline. While hovering over a public toilet seat may feel like the safer option to avoid germs, experts warn it’s actua...