Alexandra Chaux

As a new year begins, many people turn to more intense workouts in hopes of feeling better in their bodies. Yet research continues to show that more effort is not always the solution...

Welcome to the Chaux Physical Therapy Health & Wellness Newsletter!

We’re excited to share helpful tips, expert insights, and simple strategies to support your journey toward better movement, strength, and overall well-being. Our goal is to keep you informed, inspired, and empowered to take an active role in your health—every step of the way...

Hypopressive exercises activate the deep abdominal layer (transversus abdominis) and pelvic floor, creating an internal “corset effect.”
This reflexive activation draws the waist inward, improves spinal stability, and enhances the appearance of a flatter, elongated abdomen, without increasing pressure or risking pelvic floor strain.
Clinical and observational data show that regular practice improves waist circumference, posture, and body awareness, contributing to a more defined silhouette and better functional strength...

Why do so many women want a smaller waist and why is it so hard to achieve?

Waist shape reflects not only body fat but also posture, breathing mechanics, fascia tone, and stress balance.
As women move through life from postpartum recovery to perimenopause and menopause, hormonal and connective tissue changes can cause the waistline to feel wider or less defined.
Research shows that increased abdominal pressure, stress-related cortisol, and decreased collagen elasticity all influence how the waist looks and feels...

The pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles, ligaments and fascia that supports the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) and helps regulate functions such as urinary continence, bowel control and sexual intimacy. Over time and under various stresses, this system can malfunction — a condition commonly referred to as pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD)...

By Dr. Alexandra Chaux, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Helping You Move, Heal, and Live in Balance...

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