A resounding YES to all of the above! Everyone SHOULD see a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy, postpartum, after any abdominal surgery, after any genitourinary surgery, and even with gynecological issues like painful menstrual cramps or recurrent UTIs. Pelvic floor physical therapy can address components of all of these issues to help you prepare, improve, […]
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Kegels are a HOT topic right now in the pelvic floor world. Some swear by them. Some absolutely despise them. So let’s dive in and figure out the truth about kegels! What is a kegel? A kegel is simply a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles with the goal of strengthening the pelvic floor. What
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Just like certain pains and symptoms can indicate pelvic floor tightness, there are also a pattern of symptoms that can point us toward pelvic floor weakness! Pelvic floor weakness can happen from time, trauma, or even chronic over-activity of the pelvic floor. Symptoms like heaviness, pressure, leaking may demonstrate a need for more strength in
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Just deadlifting into the weekend like… Don’t feel like you need to be strong to just be a mom? Don’t feel like you need to train weighted squats and deadlifts just to get through your day? Think again! Deadlifts are one of the most functional moves I use every day, multiple times a day as
Ever wondered if your pain, pressure, or other symptoms could be related to your pelvic floor? Have you tried traditional physical therapy for back or hip pain with little success? Your symptoms may actually be related to pelvic floor tightness or tension! When a patient reports or demonstrates one or more of these signs/symptoms, we
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Wow, it’s already been 3 months with my little twins! Thank you all who have been so patient with me as I adjust to being a twin mom and a mom of 4 kids 4 and under (🫣). I can honestly say that this experience so far has only made me love motherhood more, and
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