How Improving Your Lung Health Can Help Relieve Pelvic Pain?

Are you experiencing abdominal or pelvic issues such as constipation, hip pain, low back pain, bladder leakage, or IBS? You may be surprised to learn that the answer lies in your lungs. That’s right — the pressure system between your lungs and pelvis is a delicate balance that can become easily disrupted.

In this article, we will explore this fascinating connection between the lungs and pelvis, look at what can cause a pressure imbalance, and discuss how to take care of it.

How the Lungs Can Affect Your Pelvis?

Your lungs are an integral part of your body’s respiratory system. They absorb oxygen from the air and then circulate it to your muscles, organs, and other parts of your body. Your lungs also play an important role in creating a pressure system between your lungs and pelvis that is necessary for proper pelvic health.

The pressure created by the lungs helps to regulate the activity of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, which in turn helps to keep the pelvic organs in place and prevents them from slipping out of place. This pressure system must be balanced for your pelvis to function properly.

When this pressure system is out of balance, pelvic issues can arise.

Pressure System Imbalance

A pressure system imbalance occurs when the amount of pressure in your lungs is greater or lower than the amount in your pelvis. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and even something as simple as holding your belly in.

When the pressure is greater in your lungs, it can cause the pelvic organs to become displaced or prolapsed. This displacement of the pelvic organs can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, constipation, urinary leakage, and difficulty with urination.

Alternatively, when the pressure is too low in the lungs, the pelvic floor muscles can become weak. This can lead to issues such as incontinence or pain during intercourse.

Causes of Pressure Imbalances

Several things can cause this pressure system imbalance including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and even holding in your belly.

Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia

Asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia can all contribute to an imbalance in the pressure system between your lungs and pelvis. When you have one of these conditions, it causes inflammation in your lungs which can lead to a decrease in the amount of air that you’re able to take in. This decrease in oxygen can cause the pressure system between your lungs and pelvis to become unbalanced.

You should also be aware that other respiratory issues such as COPD and emphysema can also cause a decrease in the amount of air you’re able to take in, leading to a pressure imbalance.

Holding in Belly

Another common cause of a pressure system imbalance is holding your belly in for extended periods of time. When you hold your belly in, it puts pressure on the organs in your pelvis and can cause them to become displaced or compressed. This can lead to several issues including constipation, bladder leakage, and IBS.

When you hold your belly in, you’re also inhibiting the air you can take in. This can lead to a decrease in the pressure that your lungs can create, resulting in an imbalance between the pressure levels in your lungs and pelvis.

Solutions to Pressure Imbalances

The good news is that there are a few simple solutions that can help you restore balance to your pressure system and improve your pelvic health.

Stop Holding in Belly

One of the easiest ways to restore balance to your pressure system is to stop holding in your belly. This will help to alleviate any pressure that you may be putting on your pelvic organs, as well as allow you to take in more oxygen which can increase the amount of pressure created by your lungs.

In addition to this, it’s important to make sure that you’re taking regular breaks throughout the day and allowing your body to move freely. By doing this, you can help keep your organs in place and reduce any potential pressure on them.

Listen to Your Body

Lastly, it’s important to listen to your body. If you start to experience any pain or discomfort in your pelvis, it’s important to take a few moments to assess the situation and see if there are any potential causes of imbalance. You may also want to consult with your doctor to ensure that you’re not dealing with any underlying medical conditions.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand how your lungs can affect your pelvis and the importance of maintaining a healthy pressure system. When you take the time to address any potential imbalances, it can help improve your overall pelvic health and reduce any related symptoms.

By understanding the connection between your lungs and pelvis, as well as implementing some simple solutions, you can take steps towards achieving a healthier pressure system and reclaiming your pelvic health.

Dr. Nikki Cohen
Pelvic Floor Therapist in San Diego,
Services in English
Address: San Diego, California
92115 United States
Phone: +1 (818) 606-6717
Email: [email protected]