The short answer? ABSOLUTELY! But why should we see a pelvic floor therapist every year? Let’s start with, “What is the pelvic floor and pelvic floor therapy?” The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that work together to support your vagina, uterus (or prostate), bladder, rectum, and urethra. It contributes to proper … Read more
Paresthetica Meralgia is a condition that is characterized by numbness and tingling in the outer thigh and knee area. There can also be a burning sensation associated with it as well. This condition is connected with the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a nerve that supplies sensation to the surface of the outer leg. It runs … Read more
For the first time in over a year and a half, I traveled for longer than a weekend. It made me realize how much our bodies are affected by travel and schedule changes. Not to mention how our pelvic floor muscles can be affected. When you travel do you ever have changes in your bowel … Read more
Did you have a c-section delivery? Did you know that this is a major abdominal surgery? You had your abdominal wall cut through to get to that baby. And, keep in mind, you had a pregnancy with a growing baby that put stress and strain on your body, your pelvic floor, your abdominals. During pregnancy, … Read more
Ever felt like this? I hear this concern ALL THE TIME! “I just had a baby, and I feel like my insides are coming out, especially at the end of the day.” or “I’ve been told I have a prolapse, but I’m not sure what to do next.” This is so very common. Vaginal heaviness, … Read more
We hear it year after year, day after day, especially during flu season and now more than ever that we should take care of ourselves, take care of our health to avoid getting sick and to avoid getting others sick as well. How do you go about staying healthy when it feels like you have … Read more
Over the past several weeks, with COVID-19 taking over the headlines, our worlds have been flipped upside down. Our work schedules have changed, our childcare schedules have definitely changed, and in general, we’re collectively working off a “new normal” and converting to digital sessions in all aspects of our life is one of the top … Read more
Recovery from childbirth can be intimidating, scary, and just downright hard. We get asked all the time from expecting moms, especially those who are expecting multiples, “what is the difference between a c-section and vaginal delivery when it comes to recovery?” or “Can I save my pelvic floor if I opt for a C-section?” So … Read more
Sometimes the muscles of the pelvic floor may be overly tight/hyperactive. Many people only think weakness when they think of bladder leaking. They only think about how much they need to strengthen their muscles in order to improve the leaking issues the are having. There are some people who actually have over activity of the … Read more
