Low Back Pain and Bladder Urgency: Your Pelvic Floor is the Missing Link?
Low back pain and bladder symptoms can sometimes occur together. If you are dealing with both low back pain and frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom, you may wonder if the two problems are connected. In some people, they may be. The pelvic floor muscles play an important role in bladder control, as well as […]
Pudendal Nerve Pain: Could Your Pelvic Floor Be Part of the Problem?
Pudendal nerve pain can be a persistent and frustrating source of pelvic discomfort. The pudendal nerve is an important nerve in the pelvis that carries sensation from the external genital and perineal regions and also contributes to the function of several pelvic floor muscles. When this nerve becomes irritated, compressed, or sensitized, it can cause […]
Weak Glutes, Sprained Ankles? The Surprising Hip, Core & Pelvic Floor Connection
An ankle sprain may seem like a problem that starts and ends at the ankle, but the body does not work that way. Your muscles, joints, nerves, and connective tissues work together as a chain. When one part of that chain is weak or not working well, another part may have to work harder. This […]
Why Do I Always Feel Like I Have to Pee? The Hidden Role of the Hip Musculature
Urinary urgency is the sudden, strong feeling that you need to urinate right away. For some people, the urge comes on so quickly that they may leak urine before reaching the bathroom. This is called urgency urinary incontinence. Others may have frequent or sudden urges without leaking. These symptoms are often grouped under the term […]
The Missing Link in Core Strength: Your Abdominal Wall and Load Transfer
The human body is designed to move and transfer force. Every time we walk, lift, carry, push, pull, roll in bed, or exercise, our body has to move force from one area to another. This is called load transfer. Good load transfer is important for core strength and pelvic stability. The core is more than […]
Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Bladder Stimulation Work Better Together for Bladder Urgency?
If you struggle with bladder urgency, you know how frustrating it can be. The sudden need to find a bathroom can interrupt work, travel, exercise, and sleep. For some people, bladder urgency also leads to leakage, known as urge urinary incontinence. Many treatments can help reduce these symptoms. Two common options are pelvic floor physical therapy […]