Constipation
Constipation. Bet you didn’t think this was something you could go to Physical Therapy for. Am I really about to talk about poop? (I would insert a poop joke here to make this less awkward, but poop jokes aren’t my…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse. What sounds like a biology project gone awry is just another awkward, uncomfortable — but not uncommon — pelvic floor disorder. The pelvic organs (bladder, uterus in women, and the rectum) are suspended by ligaments, but they…
Pelvic Pain: Are Your Pelvic Floor Muscles the Culprit?
Have you experienced mysterious hip, low back, or pelvic pain that won’t seem to go away? You’ve tried every stretch known to man. You feel like you’ve tried everything possible, but it just doesn’t seem to go away. Maybe your…
Endometriosis: Find Relief With Physical Therapy
Do you ever have a severe abdominal, low back, or pelvic pain right around your period that seems like it’s way outside of the scope of ‘cramps’? Does it ever get so bad that you have to miss school or…
Benefits of Post Pregnancy Exercise
Congrats your precious bundle of joy has made his/her arrival! As the saying goes, “It’s all downhill from here” may not be the truth. The new challenges of caring for a newborn while also recovering from one of the most…
Hip Pain and Pregnancy
The long 9-month road of pregnancy will undoubtedly lead to a woman developing all different aches and pains. One big complaint heard in the clinic is that of hip pain. There is no doubt that the body is undergoing some major changes in its preparation for…
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA)
Congrats on the birth of your baby (or babies)! Now that you have begun to settle into a new routine at home, maybe you have decided that you are ready to start exercising again (with doctor clearance). However, you were…
Sleeping While Pregnant
Sleeping is vital to everyone but especially with pregnant women, it becomes even more of an important topic. Considering the emotional and physical demands that are placed on a pregnant woman’s body, the increased amount of fatigue experienced is not hard to understand. Once you…
Urinary Incontinence: Common But Not Normal
Do you pee a little bit when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or workout? Even just a small drop? Do you get sudden, strong urges to go to the bathroom? Are you having trouble making it to the bathroom in time?…
Low Back Pain and Pregnancy
During pregnancy significant changes occur that will have an effect on the body in many ways, often leading to complaints of lower back pain. With the average weight gain between 25-35 pounds, increased hormones, postural changes, sleep disruption, and increased…