If you’ve ever felt leaking, heaviness, or pressure in your pelvic floor while running, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. These symptoms are your body’s way of asking for a change, or for some help, not a sign that you have to give up the activities you love. Contrary to popular advice, the solution […]
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) sounds intimidating — and it certainly can feel that way, especially when you first hear the diagnosis or start Googling symptoms. But here’s the truth: Prolapse is treatable!! And in many cases, pelvic floor therapy is the first — and best — place to start, not surgery. Let’s break it down. What Is Prolapse? Pelvic
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat—Motherhood isn’t a diagnosis. It’s not a condition you’re stuck with. It’s a journey, a transformative experience that can actually become a lot more empowering when you take the right steps to strengthen both your body and your mind. Trust me, I get it. Between pregnancy, postpartum,
Pregnancy doesn’t always feel magical—and that’s okay. Let’s talk about what’s really going on with your body, without shame or fluff. You Can Love Your Baby and Struggle with Pregnancy There’s a lot of pressure to glow through pregnancy. The bump pics, the baby kicks, the gender reveals—social media makes it look like a Pinterest-worthy
When it comes to postpartum healing, the advice most moms hear is some version of “Just give it time.” And while time does play a role, that’s only one piece of the puzzle. The truth? Healing after birth is layered, personal, and most of all—intentional. As a pelvic health physical therapist—and a mom of two—I can say
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1 in 10 women. It is where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It had been found on all parts of the body, not just inside the pelvis. Symptoms can start before puberty and worsen with trauma, stress, changes in hormones
1 – Everyone Has One Regardless of age or gender, if you have a pelvis you have a pelvic floor! The pelvic floor muscles act as a hammock inside the pelvis where the bladder, rectum, and uterus/prostate are housed. Additionally there are several ligament attachments surrounding these organs. The pelvic floor’s main jobs are: 2
Pelvic floor therapy can offer significant benefits in the recovery process following abdominal surgeries, such as abdominoplasty, hernia repair, or gender-affirming procedures. These surgeries can lead to pain, swelling, scar tissue, and restricted mobility as the body heals. Pelvic floor therapists use specialized techniques to alleviate discomfort, reduce swelling, improve tissue mobility, and enhance blood
