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Have you put much thought into going to the bathroom? Or do you just go when you need to. If you're lucky- you haven't really thought about it. But if you're here reading this- I'd guess you have, and you may have some bladder or bowel issues coming up. Its frustrating when going to the bathroom tak...
You know that feeling.Â
You get out of bed in the morning and you feel that sharp shooting pain in your groin. You might also feel it when you roll over in bed or pick up one leg to put your pants on. You may be experiencing symphysis pubis dysfunction, which we call SPD for short. This is a pretty...
Pregnancy is already hard enough as it is. Now you’re feeling pain in your lower back? You feel like you can’t catch a break. Sacroiliac joint pain can be treated successfully with physical therapy. In this post I will give you the lowdown on everything you need to know.
Your SI joint is where you...
One of the most common questions I get from my patients is, “What core exercises am I allowed to do? And until when do I do them?”. I think my answer surprises most expecting moms. There is such a lack of education about movement and exercise for pregnant women! So here I am trying to help change th...
If this is not already a thing for you, I’m here to make it a thing.Â
In the most ideal situation, you should just sit on the toilet, and your poo should slide right out. However, as we all know that’s not going to happen every single day and through every stage of our lives, I see a lot of women w...
Urinary leakage, aka Incontinence; let’s dive in.Â
I will probably never comprehend how it’s s become normalized. If your child was leaking urine wouldn't you be concerned? What about your husband? Leakage of urine is NEVER normal, and don't let anyone convince you that it is.Â
Urinary incon
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Do you find yourself pushing and straining to pee? Â
Did you know that this struggle is often a signal of pelvic floor muscle issues?
Let's talk about why this happens and, more importantly, what we can do about it.
First things first, let's understand the normal functioning of our bladder. Our ...
Taking Charge of Your Pelvic Wellness During Stressful Times
During this difficult time I have been receiving questions on how to help support our pelvic floor health. With so much tension, our muscles become affected, especially for those with a history of pelvic floor dysfunction.Â
I chose this ...
Let's dive into a topic that might be affecting your pelvic bliss more than you realize – bladder irritants. We often underestimate the impact our daily choices can have on our bladder health, so it's time to shine a light on five common culprits.
1. Carbonated Beverages
I love me a good bubbly dr...
