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…
Pelvic Floor PT through Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Back Surgery?
Urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence, is something many people feel embarrassed to talk about—especially when it happens after back surgery. But problems with bladder control after a lumbar laminectomy are more common…
After TURP Surgery: Why Urinary Leaks Happen and How PFPT Can Help
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes…
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy: Proven Ways It Improves Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your…
When Hip Tightness Creates Bladder Symptoms: The Surprising Role of the Obturator Internus
Most of us never think about the tiny muscles hidden deep inside our hips and pelvis. But sometimes, one of these muscles can cause surprising problems. One of the most…
From Gut to Core: How Muscle Coordination Impacts Bloating and IBS
Abdominal bloating and distension are among the most common and distressing complaints seen in gastroenterology and pelvic health practice. For many individuals, these symptoms occur without excessive gas accumulation or…
Lichen Sclerosus and the Pelvic Floor
Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the anogenital skin (most commonly the vulva in women) that can lead to symptoms such as itch (pruritus), pain (especially vulvar burning or tearing),…
Sexual Health and Longevity: A Vital Part of Women’s Well-Being
Sexual health is an essential part of women’s overall well-being and quality of life. Beyond intimacy, emerging research shows that sexual health is closely linked to both physical and emotional…
Reclaim Your Run: Supporting Your Body After Pregnancy
Returning to running after pregnancy requires patience, preparation, and guidance. Pregnancy and delivery bring remarkable changes to the body, particularly the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, and connective tissue systems that…
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent Prolapse Repair Failure
Undergoing surgery to repair a pelvic organ prolapse — such as a cystocele (bladder prolapse) or rectocele (rectal prolapse) — can be life-changing. Many women experience relief from pressure, bulging,…
