Choosing the Right Lubrication
As we begin a new year, it may be time for a good closet, nightstand, and medicine cabinet clean out. Now, if you catch yourself holding onto an old bottle of lube from many years ago whose advertising swore that…
Know before you go: getting back to the gym safely after baby or surgery.
I ran into a friend who had had a baby 8 weeks ago. She told me she wanted to get back in shape but once she started working out, she didn’t feel as comfortable as she had hoped. As we…
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 research with regards to gratitude and the powerful impact it…
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 get enough sleep overall. Interestingly, not getting enough sleep doesn’t…
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 be on our butts sometimes. We eat, drive, read, watch…
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 point for new patients. I will give you an example:…
Just a few simple tips to keep your gut healthy!
No one likes to talk about poop, but it is really important for overall health and wellness!!Diet and daily habits can help you predict when your bowels will move on a regular basis. The consistency and quantity of the stool…
The symphony of muscle coordination for core stability: voice, breath, pelvic floor.
Have you ever wondered what happens to keep your spine, pelvis and hips stable while you exercise, or perform daily tasks? Probably not, unless you are an anatomy nerd like me. I am amazed by the symphony of muscle coordination…
Mamas: Don’t wait to rehab your pelvic floor until you are done having babies!
The other day I heard the common statement that makes me pause: “I knew I was peeing my pants, having pain with intercourse, and some weakness after my first child was delivered, but I wanted to wait until I completed…
The Psoas Muscle: the forth horseman in pelvic and spinal stability.
The psoas muscle gets a lot of press for being overactive or tight. Everyone wants to release their psoas. It seems to stalk my Instagram feed. So, what does the psoas really do and is it truly tight on everyone? …