To all my young athletes…
Use these simple stretches to improve access to your pelvic floor during your sport! If you are a young athlete, and have not had any babies yet, this post is for you! As a pelvic floor specialist we see more…
Treating Constipation
TREATING CONSTIPATIONLast week we discussed constipation and its common causes. This week we are talking treatment. There are several ways to treat constipation, including:Increasing fiber and fluid intake in your diet Increasing physical activity Adjustments to the pelvic floor Learning muscle coordination Learning proper toileting…
Constipation Overview
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint – about 4 million Americans experience constipation and make 2.5 million physician visits a year to get help for the problem. Constipation can occur when the colon absorbs too much water, the colon’s…
Environment Matters
What does my environment have to do with my health? Well, A LOT! When I sit down and talk with clients we don’t just jump into the physical side of it all. I would be missing a very big picture…
Examining Wellness
Wellness is a term often thrown around but not fully understood. As physical therapists, we focus on the wellness of our patients, however one must understand this is not ONLY the physical aspects of wellness (our profession’s name is misleading,…
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…
