To truly heal pelvic floor issues like diastasis recti, sneeze pee, prolapse and painful sex, we need to make sure our shoulders, hips, feet, spinal mobility, breathing patterns and core function are all in tip-top condition. That sounds like a lot, I know, but there’s one thing that can make a huge difference: ribcage position.

When you know how to position your ribcage properly, you can maintain the integrity of your core, which supports so much of the body and so many of our movement patterns. (Hey, it’s not called the “core” for nothing!) Unfortunately, our well meaning efforts to improve our posture and the effects of time spent sitting have left many of us with a ribcage lifting habit that’s doing nothing good for us in the long term.

In fact, a lifted ribcage compresses our mid-back, sabotages our spinal mobility and prevents core muscles from functioning well. This contributes to pelvic floor problems and pain in our back, shoulders and elsewhere. It even interferes with how we walk!

So, even though it sounds strange at first, learning about ribcage position is foundational for everything else you do. The great thing about this pathway is that you’ll be able to work on your core, spine, pelvic floor and breathing all at the same time, and it doesn’t take much time at all.

CARs are a whole-body exercise system that moves all your major joints through a full range of motion, so that you move well whether you’re playing sports or playing with your grandkids.

They add immediate variety to your movement diet, which nourishes cells and tissues, decreases inflammation and makes you feel instantly healthier. They’re also a super effective warm up for other activities (inlcuding mobility training). They’re even a key tool for rehabbing injuries. And they’re soooo portable – I do them at home, partway through hikes (which feels incredible!) and at the beach – wherever makes sense for my day!