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Pathways to Pain Relief: Insights and Resources for Your Journey
Why Voice Projection Can Overload Your Pelvic Floor
Do’s and Don’ts for Voice & Pelvic Floor Health
✅ DO:
Practice exhaling while speaking rather than holding your breath and pushing.
Use diaphragmatic breath before and after long speaking or singing sessions to reset pressure.
Check your posture: Tall spine, soft knees, relaxed jaw. Alignment helps the canister function.
Incorporate voice and breath coordination drills (see below).
Use voice resonance (vibration in the chest or face) instead of pure force.
❌ DON’T:
Yell or speak forcefully while breath-holding.
Tuck your pelvis or lock your knees while speaking.
Push your belly out on inhale or clench your abs on exhale.
Ignore signs like pelvic heaviness or leaking—those are cues your system needs support.