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,…
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 mark after baby? Why is this the arbitrary time? And…
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…
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.…
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 understand how the lack of estrogen affects your health. The…
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 to the food we take in can help to mitigate…
One in eight men will have musculoskeletal pelvic pain, diagnosed as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of them will struggle finding a provider who understands male pelvic pain, can provide a diagnosis, and help direct…
