"I used to be so fit, but my core is the weakest it's ever been"

Wondering why your core/pelvic floor is suddenly letting you down?

In midlife this can be a real problem, showing itself as back pain, shoulder pain, incontinence, weakness, weight gain (or shape change), postural issues etc etc.

But why now..?

Usually I see big changes in a woman's core strength when they pass 40 - more often becoming an issue in their 50s.

This can be for a few reasons but is mostly a consequence of menopause and age.

- Reduced muscle mass

- Lower elasticity

- Decreased mobility and increased joint pain and muscle tension

- Reduced oestrogen increasing fat stores

And very often an issue from pregnancy 20 years ago (abdominal separation, pelvic floor damage, scar tissue) that wasn't rehabbed properly, can show itself as a "NEW" concern today.

My main take-away...it's not a done deal! All of this is completely fix-able, even when it feels like your core will never come back, the pain will never reduce and the pelvic floor is a lost cause.

How is your core in midlife? Experiencing any of the above concerns??

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PS - core related issues are not specific to post pregnancy or menopause, I see equal weakness and pain in men! In midlife, we just need to pay more attention and give the core some love!

PPS - a great example...