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The 4 Things You Need To Be Ready For The Best Birth
Being ready for a wonderful birth can mean many things to many people. Some will focus on the readiness of their home. Is the baby’s room “done”, is their house baby proof, or do they have all the...
Gratitude and Contentment (Santosha)
November is one of my favorite months. The weather gets colder and my family hunkers down in the house more. We eat heartier meals in slow cookers and make baked treats more often. I love it because...
The Power of Words and Affirmations. A Letter To Our Patients; Past, Present, and Future.
When things aren’t going the way we want, what do we say to ourself? When we feel overwhelmed or are struggling with the moment in time we are in, do we look for someone to lift us up, or do we...
Birth Coaching With A Pelvic Physical Therapist
Now more than ever, expecting women are finding that they are NOT getting the support they NEED in preparation for their deliveries. With the COVID restrictions and changes in medical office...
The Four Pillars of Pelvic and Core Health
In 2021, women are STILL being told that “doing their kegels” will help absolutely every issue with the pelvic floor and core muscles. In fact, pelvic PTs see patients every single week that come...
Postpartum Neck and Back Pain – Tips From The Trenches!
Here at Pinnacle, we see MANY new moms and we LOVE caring for them! One of the MOST common issues we see our newer mamas have, is a postpartum onset of neck and upper back pain as well as sometimes...
7 Pillars Of Health
With all that we have all been through in the last year and a half, it's never been more necessary for us all to hunker down and focus on the BASICS of our health. The things that money and drugs...
How Do I Know If My Pelvic Floor and Core Is Strong or Effective? Check Out The Videos!
When it comes to knowing what our own core and pelvic floor strength is, most of us have no idea. The problem is that we can only truly see our abdominal muscles, and they are but one part of an...
Don’t Forget About YOU When You Plan Your Fall Schedule!
For many women, the end of summer is a time to prepare for the impending chaos of a packed fall. School starting, work, activities for kids, holidays, and more. So often, we hear our patients talk...
Treatment For Pelvic Pain Should Not Hurt!
As I was working with a patient recently, she remarked to me that she was surprised that our sessions were not painful for her like they had been with a prior pelvic PT in another town previously. ...