The Pelvic Chronicles Blog

TREATING CONSTIPATIONLast week we discussed constipation and its common causes. This week we are talking treatment. There are several ways to treat constipation, including:Increasing fiber and fluid intake in your diet Increasing…

Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint – about 4 million Americans experience constipation and make 2.5 million physician visits a year to get help for the problem.  Constipation can…

Let’s talk about pain…This complex experience is affecting millions of adults in the US.  When it comes to lost productivity and time off work, it is a huge contributor.  I am…

What does my environment have to do with my health?  Well, A LOT!  When I sit down and talk with clients we don’t just jump into the physical side of…

Wellness is a term often thrown around but not fully understood. As physical therapists, we focus on the wellness of our patients, however one must understand this is not ONLY…

As this current situation continues to challenge us in many ways, one of the most significant  for me is missing the human contact.  Yes, I have my family at home…

You all know the song “the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone” …Right? Seems correct.  But in the world of heath care often patients are examined in a…

A common question I receive from people I’m not yet treating is, “Why can’t you just give me some exercises that will help my… (leaky bladder, bladder pain, hip pain,…

When we think about mindfulness or meditation most of us consider a person sitting cross-legged, body at rest, peacefully clearing their mind of negative thoughts.  To be honest, I have…

Hi Mamas! This blog specifically applies to the newly postpartum. Did you know that in Kansas you don’t need your doctor to refer you to see a physical therapist?  Did…

Feeling a bit frustrated about returning to exercise postpartum?  Are you hearing from medical providers, friends or family that you can’t return to the activities that you love?  Let’s clear…

A recent conversation with a client fueled a little fire and I would like to discuss return to exercise after baby.   If you read this blog regularly you know how…