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Happy Core Happy Floor PT I am a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who is passionate about working with pregnant and postpartum momma's through In-Person Appointments or Teletherapy.

Running Tip #6: Keep a Level PelvisA stable, level pelvis helps your body absorb force more efficiently while running a...
05/14/2026

Running Tip #6: Keep a Level Pelvis

A stable, level pelvis helps your body absorb force more efficiently while running and can reduce extra strain on your low back, hips, knees, and pelvic floor.

When the pelvis drops side to side too much, it often means the glutes and core aren’t supporting you well enough. This can lead to compensation patterns, heaviness, leaking, or discomfort while running.

Think about:
Staying tall through your torso
Keeping hips relatively even
Engaging glutes for stability
Avoiding excessive hip drop with each step

Strength training, single-leg work, and improving running mechanics can all help create a more stable pelvis during runs.

05/13/2026

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #9: Core & Glute Strength

This matters more than you think.

When I say “core,” I’m not talking about hundreds of crunches...I’m talking about your deep core, especially your transverse abdominis.

This is what helps:
✔️ Manage pressure while you run
✔️ Support your spine and pelvis
✔️ Work with your pelvic floor (not against it)

Pair that with strong glutes and you’ve got the foundation for:
✔️ Better stability
✔️ More efficient stride
✔️ Less strain on your hips, knees, and pelvic floor

Strong from the inside out = better, more supported running.

Stay tuned for Tip #10!

05/12/2026

Running Tip #8: Dynamic Stretching

Stretching matters...but how you do it matters even more.

Before your run, focus on dynamic stretching to wake up and prime the muscles you’re about to use.

✔️ Prepares your body for movement
✔️ Improves mobility and coordination
✔️ Helps reduce risk of injury

Save static stretching (holding a stretch ~30 seconds) for after your run to cool down and relax your muscles.

A better warm-up = a better run.
Stay tuned for Tip #9!

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #7: 360° BreathingDon’t just breathe into your chest—think all the way around your ribcage.360° breath...
05/11/2026

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #7: 360° Breathing

Don’t just breathe into your chest—think all the way around your ribcage.

360° breathing helps your ribs expand front, sides, and back, allowing your breath, core, and pelvic floor to work together the way they’re meant to.

✔️ Better pressure distribution
✔️ Improved core + pelvic floor coordination
✔️ More efficient oxygen use → better endurance

When your breathing improves, your running does too.

Stay tuned for Tip #8!

Running Tip #5 of 12: Tuck Your ChinA small chin tuck or looking slightly in front of you helps to:✔️ Engages your abdo...
05/08/2026

Running Tip #5 of 12: Tuck Your Chin

A small chin tuck or looking slightly in front of you helps to:
✔️ Engages your abdominals
✔️ Improves posture and alignment
✔️ Helps with pressure management

All of this can reduce symptoms like leaking, pain, or heaviness in the pelvic floor.

Small adjustments up top = better support down below.

Tip #6 coming next week!

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #4: Push from the GlutesThink about driving your stride from your glutes—not just your legs.This cue n...
05/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #4: Push from the Glutes

Think about driving your stride from your glutes—not just your legs.

This cue naturally helps you achieve the forward lean from Tip #1 while taking pressure off your hips and knees.

For me, this shift made a big difference in reducing the nagging hip pain I used to feel during runs.
✔️ More power from your stride
✔️ Better hip support
✔️ Less overuse of quads and hip flexors

When your glutes do their job, everything else works a little easier.

Stay tuned for Tip #5!

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #3: Stay Stacked➡️ Keep your body in a straight line: ears → shoulders → hips → anklesWhen you stay “s...
05/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Running Tip #3: Stay Stacked

➡️ Keep your body in a straight line: ears → shoulders → hips → ankles

When you stay “stacked,” your core, breathing, and pelvic floor can all work together more efficiently.

Take a look at the difference 👇

On the left: the rib cage and pelvis are compressed, creating extra pressure through the lower abs and pelvic floor.
On the right: the ribs and pelvis are more parallel, allowing pressure to be better managed and evenly distributed.
✔️ Better alignment
✔️ Improved breathing mechanics
✔️ Less unnecessary strain on your pelvic floor

Small posture changes = big impact on how you feel while running.

Stay tuned for Tip #4!

🏃‍♀️ Tip #2 of 12: Tall PostureThink tall when you run—like a string is gently pulling you up from the top of your head...
05/04/2026

🏃‍♀️ Tip #2 of 12: Tall Posture

Think tall when you run—like a string is gently pulling you up from the top of your head.

This simple cue does more than improve your form:
✔️ Naturally activates your abdominals
✔️ Improves overall stability
✔️ Helps reduce excess pressure on your pelvic floor

Instead of slouching or collapsing into your stride, focus on staying lifted and aligned—ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips.

✨ Cue: “Run tall, not tense”

Small adjustments like this can make a big difference in how your body feels during and after your run.

Stay tuned for Tip #3!

Here’s my first running tip 👇Tip #1 of 12: Forward LeanThis simple shift has completely changed the quality of my runs....
05/01/2026

Here’s my first running tip 👇

Tip #1 of 12: Forward Lean

This simple shift has completely changed the quality of my runs. A slight forward lean (from the ankles, not the waist) helps reduce overstraining, prevents heavy heel striking, and takes pressure off your knees.

I think to myself...pretend to run UP HILL.

It’s a small adjustment that makes a big difference in how your body feels during and after your run.

Are you are runner? Do you have a backwards or forwards lean when running? Let me know in the comments!

05/01/2026

Running tips from a Pelvic Floor PT. This is me just sharing 12 tips that have helped me to enjoy running again. I was dealing with deep butt and hip pain that I’ve been able to get rid of. If you are trying to run through leaking, pain, or heaviness reach out and we can chat!

04/30/2026

I’m not about perfect or what is the “right way.” But this is what worked for us. If you’re a mom navigating decisions, questioning things, or wanting to do things a little differently, you’re not alone.

My DMs are always open for questions, support, or just to chat through what feels right for your family.

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