Anyone else develop pelvic floor issues from years of constant stress/anxiety?
I’m starting to think that’s what happened to me. I’ve been under pretty much nonstop stress for years, always tense, always in “fight or flight,” and now I’m dealing with pelvic floor tightness/pain and related symptoms.
It makes sense in a way because I catch myself clenching my jaw, shoulders, stomach, etc. all day without realizing it, so I’m wondering if I’ve basically been unconsciously clenching my pelvic muscles too.
Curious if anyone else has experienced this and whether stress reduction, stretching, pelvic floor physio, breathing exercises, etc. actually helped. Would appreciate hearing other people’s experiences.