You’re not the only one who leaks urine when you cough, sneeze, jump or laugh! Sadly, this is an all-too-common symptom of a condition known as stress incontinence. What is stress...
Pelvic Health
Diastasis Recti “Separating” Fact from Fiction
What is Diastasis Recti ? Diastasis Recti ( DR) is defined as a separation of the Linea Alba, which is the connective tissue between the two Rectus Abdominmal muscles. During pregnancy, this fascial...
“Pelvic Floor” – What Is That, Exactly? Limitless Pelvic Health & Therapy
I really love this topic, and it’s OK if you think that’s weird! Our pelvic floor does so much for us, and it’s not just about Kegels! Most of us don’t even know WHERE our pelvic floor is or WHAT is...
Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder – maybe you’ve heard the term before, but what does it mean? Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by a cluster of symptoms including: Increased voiding frequency Urgency...
Take a Deep Breath: Connecting Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm
Okay, I couldn’t help myself. I love memes and this points out two issues: We don’t think about breathing! We do it wrong! Let’s remember what we learned about our core from my previous post – it...
Common, But Not Normal
So many times we chat about things with our girlfriends and just assume they are a normal part of life… …because of our age …because we had kids …because we run and jump or train hard …because pain...
A Happy Bladder
We all are born with a bladder, but how exactly does the bladder work? More importantly, why should you care? Many of us – particularly women – deal with issues like overactive bladder, bladder...
When Your Coccyx is a Pain in the Butt
Almost everyone has experienced falling directly on their coccyx or “tailbone” and the surprisingly intense pain that can follow. But very few people understand the role of the coccyx and why it can...
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer may seem like a somber subject, but it is extremely important to discuss, particularly in the context of pelvic health physical therapy. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly...