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Pelvic floor

The Tight Truth: Is Pelvic Floor Overactivity Behind Your Discomfort?

Why a Tight Pelvic Floor Isn’t a Good Thing: Understanding Pelvic Floor Overactivity Contrary to popular belief, having a tight...

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The Surprising Connection Between Jaw and Pelvic Pain

Do You Suffer from Pelvic Pain and Jaw Pain? Here’s Why They Might Be Connected Do you experience pelvic pain...

Pregnancy & SI Joint Pain: 3 Tips for Relief

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey! And although pregnancy should be pain-free, that’s sadly not always the case.  One common issue...

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Urine Control: Understanding Bladder Diaries

Have you been experiencing any urinary or bladder symptoms like urgency, frequency, leaking, pressure, pain? Then your pelvic floor physical...

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Managing Pain Flare-Ups: A Comprehensive Game Plan

Last Updated: 8/5/24 Dealing with a flare-up is challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming. But having a solid plan can make the...

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Your VBAC Guide: Empowering You with Knowledge and Confidence

Last Updated: 7/9/24 Deciding on your childbirth plan can be a mix of excitement and nerves, especially if you’re thinking...

Pelvic Pain: 3 Ways Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Helps with Vaginal Insertion Pain

Last Updated: 6/30/24 Let’s set the record straight: Tampon use, gynecological exams, and sex should be pain-free!  But up to...

Urine Control: Tackling Leaking Postpartum

As a pelvic health physical therapist, I have had numerous patients say, “Of course I leak. I’ve had a baby—that’s...

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Return to Jumping Postpartum

Hello, new moms! Whether you are itching to get back into your HIIT classes or are preparing to keep up...

Postpartum ergonomics

Postpartum Ergonomics: The Ins and Outs of Moving with Your Baby

Hello, moms! In this post, we will cover proper posturing and ergonomics for all of the day-to-day activities you do...

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey!...