Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Why Abdominal Pressure Matters and How Pelvic Floor PT Can Help
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) happens when the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs become weak or stretched. This can allow the bladder, uterus, or rectum to move downward and press against the vaginal wall. Some women notice a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or a bulge in the vagina. Others may have trouble emptying […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: a first line treatment option for Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that causes a sudden, strong urge to urinate that can be difficult to control. People with OAB may need to use the bathroom often during the day or wake up several times at night to urinate. Some people also experience urge urinary incontinence, which means urine leaks before they […]
Back to Basics: What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
The pelvic floor plays an important role in our daily lives, even though many people do not know what it is or how it works. These muscles help control the bladder and bowels, support the pelvic organs, and play a role in sexual health and childbirth. When the pelvic floor is not working as it […]
What is Adenomyosis and how can Pelvic Floor PT help?
Adenomyosis is a condition that can cause painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, and ongoing pelvic pain. These symptoms can affect daily activities, exercise, sleep, relationships, and overall quality of life. While medical treatments are often the first step in managing adenomyosis, pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) may offer extra support for people who […]
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common but often overlooked consequence of declining estrogen during perimenopause and after menopause. Unlike hot flashes and night sweats, which often improve with time, GSM tends to be chronic and may progressively worsen without treatment. GSM describes a collection of vulvar, vaginal, sexual, pelvic floor, and urinary symptoms […]
Gas, Bloating and Pelvic Floor! Oh My!
Gas, bloating, abdominal pressure, and pelvic discomfort can be frustrating symptoms—especially when they occur alongside a feeling of tightness in the pelvic floor or difficulty fully emptying the bowels. While gas pain is often attributed to diet or digestive problems, the pelvic floor can play an important role in how gas and stool move through […]