Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Is a Belt right for me?
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman's body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic region. Sacroiliac…
Some simple exercises to help with urinary leakage
Urinary incontinence or the leaking of pee can be caused by various factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or different medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. While this is…
Foundational Concepts is Growing!
Foundational Concepts is expanding: on May 1, 2025 we opened our fifth clinic! There have been many physicians, providers and patients asking for a clinic in Lawrence, KS We are…
The Next Step: navigating perimenopause and menopause
Menopause is a point in time. It is when you have stopped having a period for 12 months. The transition toward that moment in time can bring on a lot…
The Backside of Things…
We often see patients with anal pain, irritation, and itching. Many times, they will have seen their providers and been prescribed a medication for their symptoms and given a diagnosis…
Bladder Irritants and the symptoms they cause
When you eat or drink something that your bladder is sensitive to, it can cause irritation that can lead to bladder irritation. Symptoms of bladder irritation can include: Urgency: a…
Overactive Bladder: Management Strategies
Living with an overactive bladder (OAB) can significantly disrupt one's quality of life. The constant urgency to urinate, frequent bathroom trips, and potential leakage can be not only physically uncomfortable…
Addressing Vaginal Dryness: what you need and what products are legit.
Many women have vaginal dryness with menopause, when they are breastfeeding, or with long term oral contraceptive use. There are a lot of products out there, claiming they can help. …
Exercise and Leaks: Dispelling the myths
Do you leak urine with exercise? Many women limit their exercise due to leaking with running and jumping. They think that they need to do more "kegels" to strengthen their…
Pelvic Pain in teens and young women: is hymenectomy the answer?
The hymen is a thin tissue that lines and sometimes covers the vaginal opening in females. This tissue varies in thickness, shape and elasticity between women. Having an opening in…
Non-surgical approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse
When you look at how to manage prolapse, one of the first things that you may hear from your doctor or find on the internet is surgery. But what if…
Constipation and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Chronic constipation and frequent straining to have a bowel movement is a common complaint that goes hand in hand with pelvic organ prolapse. The constant straining and poor bowel habits…
