Low Back Pain and the Pelvic Floor
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 box. The specialist is only able to examine the single…
You Have to Work For It
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, pelvic pain, prolapse)? My answer is always that I can’t…
Bringing Mindfulness to Exercise
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 always struggled with this personally. Sitting still for 20 minutes…
New Mamas: Put the Brakes on Exercise After Baby Until You Read This!
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 you also know that a physical therapist who specializes in…
Returning to Exercise Postpartum
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 up some myths about returning safely to activities after baby.…
The No Ahole Rule
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 passionate we are at Foundational Concepts regarding rehabilitation after delivery. …
Ladies, Squeeze Your Blueberry.
July is National Blueberry Month! Why in the world is a pelvic specialist beginning a blog with this lead in? If you are a former or current client of mine, you are already giggling and totally know why I’m leading…
Are Your Vulvovaginal Concerns Normal? Yes!
We have all been there before – seeing, smelling, or feeling something on our vaginal tissues and thinking “Is THAT normal!?”. The topic of changes in our vaginal tissues, secretions, and smells isn't exactly common dinner conversation and it's easy…
Postpartum Depression
A recent conversation with a patient who was 8 weeks post delivery of her baby revealed some very serious concerns. Because of the presentation of symptoms, I wanted to share with our readers. Postpartum depression can be something that is…
C-Section Recovery
Thirty percent of all childbirths are performed via cesarean section. A c-section requires multiple layers to be cut through and stitched back together. Skin, then fat, then fascia, then muscles, the peritoneum, more fascia holding your organs in place and finally…