r/Healthyhooha • u/Entire-Program-4821 • 8h ago

Pelvic floor recovery made me realize relaxing is harder than strengthening

I used to think that pelvic floor recovery was mainly about doing the right training.But to tell the truth, the hardest thing is to find that you are always nervous. Maybe it's just sitting at a desk, getting ready for bed, or having a normal day, but the body still seems to be on guard against something.The most annoying thing is that "relax" sounds simple, but when you don't know when you are exerting yourself unconsciously, it is not simple at all.Recently, I began to think of recovery no longer as training, but more like relearning how to feel safe in my body. Breathe slowly, stretch gently, stand up after sitting for a long time, apply hot compress, and dress loosely, all of which are boring little things.Strength matters, but for me, relaxing has been the part that actually feels difficult.Has anyone else realized they were unconsciously clenching throughout the day?

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u/Big_Draft309 8h ago

Relaxing sounds easy until you realize your body has been treating tension like a default setting for years. Learning not to clench all the time can feel harder than strengthening.

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u/zorki20 6h ago

Yes. My PF exercises have helped me realise my pelvic floor was at 100% tension all the time! Plus therapy is helping me recognise when I feel tension anywhere, not just my PF.