When you are told you have a bladder prolapse, bowel prolapse or uterine prolapse and have a freak out moment wondering if that means those organs could just fall out at any time, you are not alone. Many of our…
Many of the patients that pelvic floor physical therapists see for leaking or weakness have pain ortenderness on the outside of their hips and down the iliotibial or IT band. While this may seem to betwo different issues, most likely,…
Many people experience pain in the SI (sacroiliac) joint and low back. Often when you look into these patient’s history, they will also have had Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, or buttock pain. When examined completely, these should be a clue…
As pelvic floor therapists, we find it to be very important to assess our patients from head to toe,literally. There is a strong connection between our feet, our pelvic floor, and our deep core. If we don’t look at the…
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 be different. If you have pelvic floor muscle over activity,…
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? What are you having difficulty with? What is your goal?…
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…
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 off with an “It was just my tailbone.” Oh, the little…
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…
