Give Thanks, for the health of it!
Gratitude. We see it everywhere, especially this time of year. We hear it often, but do we really understand the power of giving thanks? There is quite a bit of…
Getting your zzz’s and how it effects your ability to move.
Raise your hand if you get enough sleep? No one? We all have heard the importance of getting enough sleep and how it helps restore our bodies. But few Americans…
My hip is connected to my bladder? How urinary symptoms can be associated with hip musculature.
When we look at bladder urgency and frequency, it is often assumed that the bladder is overactive or that the pelvic floor is too weak. However, research does not support…
Pain in the back and pelvis: pregnancy and post-partum.
Visiting with friends for their daughter’s 1st birthday this weekend. Talking with her, I found out that she has had a great deal of pain for the past few years.…
Leaky Gut and steps to healing it.
Leaky gut syndrome affects millions of people. Many people struggle with it and don’t realize. Leaky gut syndrome does not only impact the digestive system. If it is not addressed…
Sitting is the new smoking
I know, I know, sitting is the new smoking. We are out getting standing desks and doing our best to limit this sitting thing; BUT (pun intended)...we simply need to…
Interstitial Cystitis: Treatment
Last week we discussed the “what’s” of IC. This week I would like to talk about “how’s” specifically how to manage IC. This is a very individualized approach, as each…
Interstitial Cystitis: Facts vs. Fiction
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a non-infectious, chronic bladder condition characterized by pain, frequency of urination, nighttime urination and urinary urgency. These symptoms can present together or in isolation, and are…
Is my back pain related to my pelvic symptoms?
This is a question that comes up often in clinic. People may assume that because we specialize in pelvic dysfunction, we don't treat backs. Well, that could not be farther…
Pelvic PT after baby; the individualized program.
Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up…
What you should expect from your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.
Getting a referral to pelvic floor physical therapy can be surprising or maybe a little anxiety producing. Many patients say they had never heard of pelvic floor therapy. Often, medical…
Are you leaking urine when you exercise? Pelvic physical therapy is a simple and lasting fix!
Urinary leaking during exercise is common, but we should not treat it as normal. Female athletes experience leaking 2-3 times more often than non-athletes. Sports that require higher impact, such…