Sing out loud - sing out strong!

Singing is good for the soul, but did you know it is also good for your jaw and pelvic floor… and a whole bunch in between like the diaphragm?

What does the pelvic floor have to do with singing you might ask? The diaphragm, which is located at the base of your lungs and ribs, works ‘in concert’, or along with, the pelvic floor muscles. They have a pressure relationship. When the diaphragm descends, the pelvic floor descends. When the diaphragm is elevated, the pelvic floor is elevated.

When the pelvic floor is too tight or too weak, it is much harder for the diaphragm to move up and down and to control a steady airflow in and out. When this happens, the muscles of the upper chest, neck and jaw will tighten and take the load of pushing the air out to sing. Singers will be out of breath, may have a sore throat, and may not be able to hit the notes they need to.
How can singing help this situation? Well, when you are aware of your diaphragm, pelvic floor and jaw muscles, and you try to relax them when singing, you are actually helping to re-coordinate your postural muscles and you are exercising the hard-working group of breathing muscles.

Today’s Homework: go sing – sing in the shower, in the car, for your friends or on stage – just sing! It brings joy to the spirit, and it brings joy to many of your muscles that yearn to be balanced! The more you sing, the more you will be releasing the tightness in your jaw, mouth and your pelvic floor! Be sure to include a diaphragm release in your regular massage treatments as well. Your muscles will thank you for the much-needed TLC!

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