The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
The Resilient Body podcast is hosted by Dr. Ar’neka Cooper - a not so typical chiropractor, myofascial specialist, movement expert and Co-founder of Resilient Spine. Her goal is to to teach people how to take care of their bodies, build sustainable habits and resilience so they can live their best life!
Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You will hear a combination of solo episodes and interviews with special guests that are geared towards teaching you ways to take care of your body. We will cover topics related to movement, stress, mental health, mindset, and all the things that impact your body.
Come get educated, empowered, and connected with your body and build resilience in order to to live your best life!
The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
Ep. 146 What a Strong Pelvic Floor Actually Means (Hint: It's Not Kegels)
More and more moms are learning about pelvic floor therapy—which is amazing. But one thing I hear all the time? “I was told I have a weak pelvic floor… so I guess I need to do more Kegels?”
Not exactly.
In this episode, we’re unpacking what "pelvic floor strength" really means—and why it’s so much more than just squeezing. We’ll walk through the four key elements that make up true pelvic floor function:
- Function – How your pelvic floor supports movement, posture, and everyday tasks like jumping, running, or even dancing (especially when you’re leaking mid-move).
- Alignment – Why ribcage and pelvic positioning matter, and how misalignment during daily activities (like bending over to bathe your kid) can lead to leaks.
- Strength – The surprising truth: most moms struggle more with relaxing their pelvic floor than contracting it. We’ll share exercises that build real, balanced strength.
- Timing – Your pelvic floor needs to fire at the right time. We’ll talk about what coordination really looks like and how to train it.
If you’ve been told to “just do more Kegels,” this episode will shift your whole perspective—and give you tools that actually make a difference
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