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 may already know, our dietary needs change throughout our pregnancies. …
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. Because of that, it is important to pay attention not…
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 you are hydrated enough. You should drink HALF YOUR BODY…
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 you may need a pelvic PT. Weakness of the structures…
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 mis-treated. The clitoris is a powerful organ of sexual pleasure.…
Overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can continue the vicious cycle of pain. Our body feels threatened and our brain continues in the fight or flight protection. This can cause long-term health concerns beyond the pain that you are experiencing. …
A recent flood of patients with the same complaint: “I went through menopause 3 or 4 years ago, and since then sex is so painful we cannot do it at all. I have always enjoyed sex and have never had…
10 years ago this month we opened Foundational Concepts. It felt like a huge risk, it was scary, but it was something that we felt very passionate about. Our mission was this: To provide comprehensive, evidence based specialty physical therapy…
The Missouri legislature is currently debating whether patients in the state will be able to have direct access to physical therapists without a referral. People in Kansas and 47 other states already have direct access to physical therapists, and this…
Typical of the winter weather season, we have had significant ups and downs in our beloved Kansas City weather. Like I always heard growing up: If you don't like the weather here in Kansas City, wait a day, it will…