So you’ve had a kid, or several, and now you are acutely aware that your posture, your abs and, well, pretty much everything from the neck down looks and feels a little different than it used to. Maybe you have other symptoms of pelvic floor weakness, too. (Raise your hand if you can dislodge a tampon with a sneeze!) Whatever the case may be, it’s a fact that most women's bodies don’t get the attention they need in order for their bodies to recover properly after pregnancy and birth.

If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you might be interested in learning a little more about butt clenching—an unfortunate but very widespread phenomenon among women whose pelvic floors have been to hell and back. I spoke to a pelvic floor specialist and physical therapist to learn more about the dysfunctional posture that so many of us are walking around with, and what we can do to fix it. Read on for the full scoop.

Luci Calvi, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy at Spear Center in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University after graduating summa cum laude with her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. A former ballet dancer, Luci incorporates her passion for movement into a patient-centered, accessible approach to healthcare.