Leaking, Pressure, or Bulging? Don’t Ignore These Signs
Urethrocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse that affects many women, especially after childbirth or later in life. It happens when the front wall of the vagina becomes weaker, and the bladder and urethra drop down into the vaginal space. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body, and the bladder stores urine. When […]
Constipation after Delivery: Why your Abdominal Wall might be Contributing to the Issue.
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a common condition in women after pregnancy. It happens when the two sides of the main abdominal muscle, called the rectus abdominis, separate along the midline of the belly. This separation stretches the connective tissue between the muscles and can lead to weakness in the abdominal wall. Many people think of […]
Constipation and GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know Before Symptoms Start
Constipation is a common but often overlooked side effect in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs, which include semaglutide and tirzepatide, are very effective for weight loss and blood sugar control. However, they also affect how the digestive system works. Constipation occurs in […]
Celebrating Foundational Concepts: 13 years!
Thirteen years ago, Jenn and I took a big leap of faith, at least to us it felt that way. Foundational Concepts began with a vision: to fill a gap in the Kansas City metro by creating a specialty clinic dedicated to pelvic floor physical therapy and whole-person healing. At the time, it was a […]
The body’s amazing integration: shoulder pain and the relationship of the spine and pelvis.
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. While many assume the problem starts and ends in the shoulder itself, this is not always true. For a large group of patients, shoulder pain is closely connected to decreased rotation in the thoracic spine and pelvis. When the trunk and hips do not move well, […]
Bladder Prolapse: Where to begin?
Anterior vaginal prolapse—sometimes called a “dropped bladder” or “cystocele”—is a common condition that affects many women. In fact, almost half of all women will show some degree of prolapse during their lifetime. Even though prolapse is common, it can still feel confusing or even scary when you first notice symptoms. You might feel a bulge […]