Breaking the cycle of Pain.
All of us experience pain from time to time. In fact, low back pain and joint pain are consistently the top 5 reasons people visit their doctor. Unless there was…
Pelvic Floor Muscle Over-activity what it means, and what to do about it.
Let's break down what Pelvic Floor Muscle over activity might look like. This can be a confusing issue and depending on what type of doctor you see, the answer might…
Is Pelvic Floor PT right for me?
How do you know if you need a pelvic floor physical therapist? The answers to this will be different for every person. Let's start by asking, what are you experiencing?…
C-section recovery
After Cesarean section delivery of a baby, most women are told that they can return to exercise and most activities after 6 weeks. Is there something magical about the 6-week…
Nutrition in Pregnancy
We have all heard “Eating for two!” while we are expecting. This is not a good way to approach our diet during pregnancy, as you can probably guess. As you…
Breastfeeding and Nutrition 101
Nutrition plays such an important role in our pregnancies and post-partum periods. Breastfeeding requires time and energy for new moms on top of our bodies healing after pregnancy and delivery. …
Constipation slowing you down?
If you struggle with constipation, you are not alone! Let's talk about some natural options for improving constipation and getting the digestive juices flowing! First, you want to make sure…
What is the Coccyx (tailbone) and why is it so important?
Often during my conversations with patients, they will mention an old tailbone injury from a fall, an accident, or a challenging birth of a child. Many times, the injury is blown…
What is Pelvic Dysfunction?
There is more and more buzz on social media regarding the pelvic floor, which is really wonderful. But let's break down what it means to have pelvic dysfunction and why…
Citoridynia: AKA Pain in the clitoris
Yes, it is a mouthful, and sounds something like a prehistoric animal. But, it is a very disturbing condition that many women suffer from and it is often mis-diagnosed or…
Exercise in Menopause
During perimenopause and through menopause, estrogen levels begin to go down. Once you have not had a period for a full year, you are officially menopausal. It is pertinent to…
Nutrition in the perimenopause stage
As women, our bodies go through many changes during perimenopause. Many women experience weight gain and decreased energy that affects their quality of life. Looking at how our bodies respond…