What Most Women (and Even Providers) Miss About Back Pain After Childbirth
Low back pain and pelvic floor problems are both common in women, especially after childbirth. The levator ani defect—a tear in one of the main pelvic floor muscles—can have a connection with low back…
Constipation after Delivery: Why your Abdominal Wall might be Contributing to the Issue.
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a common condition in women after pregnancy. It happens when the two sides of the main abdominal muscle, called the rectus abdominis, separate along the midline…
Constipation and GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know Before Symptoms Start
Constipation is a common but often overlooked side effect in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs,…
The Surprising Reason Your Knee Pain Won’t Go Away
Pain in the knee does not always start in the knee. Sometimes the real source of the problem is higher up in the body, especially in the hip. One muscle…
Celebrating Foundational Concepts: 13 years!
Thirteen years ago, Jenn and I took a big leap of faith, at least to us it felt that way. Foundational Concepts began with a vision: to fill a gap…
Pre-habilitation for Prostate Surgery
Radical prostatectomy is a common surgery used to treat prostate cancer. While it can be very effective at removing cancer, many men worry about recovery—especially urinary leakage, time in the…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Tingling, numbness, burning, or pain in the hands can be frustrating at any time—but during pregnancy or after having a baby, it can feel overwhelming. These symptoms are often caused…
The body’s amazing integration: shoulder pain and the relationship of the spine and pelvis.
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. While many assume the problem starts and ends in the shoulder itself, this is not always true…
Why Endometriosis Pain Can Persist—Even After Surgery (And What Helps
Endometriosis is often thought of as a disease of misplaced tissue, but for many people, the biggest problem is pain that comes from the nervous system. This pain can feel…
Bladder Prolapse: Where to begin?
Anterior vaginal prolapse—sometimes called a “dropped bladder” or “cystocele”—is a common condition that affects many women. In fact, almost half of all women will show some degree of prolapse during…
What Is the Deep Core? The 4 Muscles That Stabilize Your Spine and Pelvis
Most people know that the “core” is important for strength and stability, but far fewer understand what the deep core really is—or how its different parts work together. When we think of core…
Postpartum Exercise and Your Pelvic Floor: What Every New Mom Should Know
Having a baby is a big change for your body. During pregnancy and birth, the muscles of your core and your pelvic floor stretch, work hard, and become weaker or overworked. After…
