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The Benefits of Bentonite Clay and How We Can Use It
As I have written about before, toxins are a part of all facets of our lives. They are in our food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Though we have systems in our bodies to rid...
What Do We Put In a First Period Box For Our Daughters?
As a women’s health physical therapist, I found it actually quite fun to prepare a pre-first-period gift box for my oldest daughter. We have had many good conversations about the changes she and...
Pros and Cons of Belly Tape and Maternity Support Braces During Pregnancy
When it comes to the later part of pregnancy, our pregnant belly is quite obviously larger and placing extra stress on many parts of our body. This can include our low back, sciatic nerve, round...
Can I Heal My Prolapse?
I’ve been asked by many women and patients over the years what they can do about their prolapse. Will it or can it get better? What will make the discomfort go away? They are often scared and...
That Burning Sensation Down There May Not Be An Infection — And What To Do If Meds Don’t Help
A patient comes to our office with a diagnosis of chronic bladder infection, yeast infection, or vaginal bacterial infection and they also happen to have pelvic pain. The antibiotics or yeast...
Seeing a Pelvic PT Postpartum Is The New Standard of Care
Women who have given birth should NOT be made to feel that being seen by a pelvic PT postpartum is extra. EVER. Even when your birth provider has said that you are all clear to go back to exercise,...
Strong Glutes For Pelvic Health and More
When it comes to pelvic and core health, many people assume that all we need to focus on is the pelvic floor and core muscles. But that would be a mistake. The most important muscles that...
Late to the Party… Why Timing Can Be The Cause of Bladder Leaks
At least 1 in 3 women experience stress urinary incontinence at some point in their life. It can be leaking with a cough, sneeze, or jumping on a trampoline. Anything that creates a sudden increase...
Magnesium Revisited
When it comes to supplements, it may be difficult to decide what is important to take. While we can get a lot of our nutrients through the foods we eat, some nutrients are just not as readily...
If Lots Of Kegels Won’t Fix Sneeze Pee, Then What Will?
So very often in our office, I see women who tell me they diligently are doing their kegels to resolve their sneeze pee issues, without success. Or, I am starting to see an increasing number of...