The Pelvic Floor: The Missing Link in Nervous System Regulation? | The Informed Chiropractor Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV2T8WUv0wQ Why are more chiropractors beginning to focus on the pelvic floor? In this episode, Dr. Don MacDonald explains how the pelvic floor influences nervous system regulation, fascia, posture, and long-term patient outcomes through a polyvagal-informed chiropractic lens. In this episode, I share one of the patient stories that completely changed the way I think about the pelvis, fascia, and nervous system regulation. You'll learn why I believe the pelvic floor is one of the most overlooked areas in chiropractic care, how it influences posture, movement, and the brain's perception of safety, and why optimizing this region may improve the overall effects of a chiropractic adjustment. I also discuss the three biggest challenges we're seeing chiropractors face around the world today: • Too many competing strategies and information overload • Understanding the season of practice you're currently in • Aligning your strengths with your practice so you can create more impact without burning out Whether you're a chiropractic student, a new graduate, or an experienced chiropractor looking to deepen your understanding of the nervous system, this episode will provide practical insights you can apply immediately. ⏱ In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why I Started Studying the Pelvic Floor 02:00 The Vagus Nerve, Safety Corridor & Regulation 03:00 The Nuance Behind Better Chiropractic Results 03:30 The Patient Story That Changed Everything 06:00 Fascia, Pressure & the Perineal Body 08:00 Why the Pelvic Floor Affects Nervous System Regulation 09:00 The Two-Point Perineal Release Story 10:00 The Pelvic Floor as the “Tree Trunk” of the Body 11:00 Fascia, Movement & the Kangaroo Example 12:00 Hip, Low Back, Rib Cage & Pelvic Floor Connections 13:00 Point Zero: Why the Pelvis Matters for Posture 14:00 Why Chiropractors Need Pelvic Floor Tools 15:00 Bladder Control, Hip Replacements & Clinical Results 18:00 Why Kegels Don’t Always Work 21:00 Trauma, Fascia & Nervous System Connection 22:00 S1 Nerve Entrapment & Obturator Internus 23:00 Denver Pelvic Floor Seminar 24:00 The Three Biggest Challenges Chiropractors Face 24:15 Challenge #1: Too Many Options 25:00 Challenge #2: Not Knowing Your Season of Practice 28:45 Challenge #3: Understanding Your Business Genius 30:30 The UNMastermind in Portugal 31:20 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Events 🔹 Learn more about The Informed Chiropractor: https://ift.tt/OsCUZek If this episode helped you think differently about chiropractic, the nervous system, or the pelvic floor, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and SHARE it with another chiropractor who would benefit from this conversation. #Chiropractic #PelvicFloor #PolyvagalTheory #NervousSystem #VagusNerve #ChiropracticEducation #Fascia #ChiropracticTechnique #TheInformedChiropractor #DrDonMacDonald via The Informed Chiropractor | Dr. Don MacDonald https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnQdAp6MTF5Dg5Ahs6Uy6Q July 1, 2026 at 08:17PM














