Podcast with Dr. Anna: Health is PowHER
Ladies, so many of you – especially if you’ve had a baby – can relate to this one. Ever sneezed and leaked a little? Or maybe had pain with sex,…
Gut Health in the New Year, Part 4: The Art and Science Behind Nature’s Call
Pooping, though often a taboo subject, is an essential and completely natural part of life. Knowing how to poop correctly can help maintain overall health. So, let’s break down the…
Gut Health in the New Year: Part 3, Top Tips for reducing straining.
Straining during bowel movements is a common problem that many people face, and it can lead to uncomfortable situations like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and even long-term digestive issues. If you're…
Gut Health in the New Year: Part 2 Fiber and Water
Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and often, discomfort or bloating. While constipation can arise from various factors like stress, medication, or underlying health conditions, a…
Gut Health in the New Year: Part 1 – Pelvic Floor
Constipation is a common issue that many people face, and for some, it can become a persistent and debilitating problem. While diet, hydration, and exercise are often the first solutions…
The Body’s Interconnectedness: Exploring the Vital Link Between the Psoas Muscle and Pelvic Floor
The human body is a beautifully interconnected system, where different muscle groups work together to support movement, posture, and stability. Two such muscle groups—the psoas and the pelvic floor muscles—have…
Merry and Bright
As we approach the end of the year and reflect on our many blessings, we at Foundational Concepts want to take a moment to extend our warmest holiday wishes to…
Managing PCOS and Back Pain: Physical Therapy for the Win!
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women with a variety of symptoms that can impact both physical and emotional health. One of the often-overlooked challenges of…
Breaking the Myths: What You Need to Know About PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms, including irregular periods, excess androgen (male hormones), and cysts on the ovaries. While the condition…
Gut Wisdom: Understanding the Microbiome for a Happier You
There is more and more research coming every week, it seems, on the importance of the gut microbiome—all of the good little bacteria that help to keep our tummies happy,…
Start Each Day with a Grateful Heart
If you have been in my treatment room, you may recognize this title of this blog. It hangs on my wall, as a gentle reminder to me to lean into…
Lymphedema and Gynecological Cancer: What You Need to Know
Lymphedema is a condition that affects the quality of life for those who have undergone treatment for gynecological cancers such as ovarian, cervical, or uterine cancer. This condition arises when…
