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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. ...
2 Major Reasons Why Women Should Be Lifting Weights – And some tips!
It’s not hard to imagine a typical gym scenario where you glance at the weight section and see mostly men pumping iron and a couple brave women. Then you glance over at the cardio section or group...
Seeing a Pelvic PT After Abdominal Surgery… Why This Should Be Standard Care
Gynecologic and abdominal surgeries are incredibly common. To give you an idea of HOW common, here are some numbers… • Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United...
TRX and Suspension Trainers For Glute Strength
Reconnecting with and strengthening our glutes is CRUCIAL for restoring happy backs, knees, and pelvic floor and core. But often, my patients struggle to find exercises where they aren’t also...