"“Next time you sit on the toilet to wee... make sure your feet are actually flat on the floor because so many of my patients don't realise that they're doing it but sit on the toilet and are up on their tippy toes,” Heidi said."
"“It means that you can't relax your pelvic floor, so you can't empty your bladder properly.”"
"“When you sit down to urinate, your bladder contracts to push urine out while your pelvic floor muscles are meant to relax. This coordination is key to fully emptying the bladder. However, if you're perched up on your toes, your body is doing the exact opposite.”"
"“Being on tiptoes activates the muscles in your hips, glutes, hamstrings and calves, and that tension can extend to the pelvic floor, making it harder for those muscles to release. Over time, that can lead to a cascade of frustrating symptoms.”"
Feet should be flat on the floor when urinating so the pelvic floor can relax and the bladder can empty fully. When people sit on their tiptoes, hip, glute, hamstring, and calf muscles become activated and tension can extend to the pelvic floor. This prevents proper coordination between bladder contraction and pelvic floor relaxation. Over time, incomplete emptying can contribute to bladder frequency, a constant urge to urinate even after going. It can also increase the risk of urinary tract infections because leftover urine can support bacterial growth. Other bathroom habits, such as hovering over public toilets, can also contribute to problems.
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