Introduction Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be a daunting diagnosis, but understanding it is the first step towards effective treatment and improved quality of life. At Pinnacle Women’s...
Pelvic Health
7 Pillars of Health
Wellness Unveiled: A Guided Journey through Pinnacle's Seven Pillars of Health Hey there, incredible women! Life has this uncanny way of keeping us on our toes,doesn't it? Between work, family, and...
Navigating Pelvic Health During Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Guide
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey for women, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to pelvic health. Understanding and proactively managing pelvic...
How To Physically Prepare Your Body For Labor
It’s super easy to find detailed checklists for what to pack for the hospital bag, what baby needs their first months in the home, etc, but when it comes to preparing our bodies physically for...
Why Kegels Don’t Work and What To Do Instead!
After years of advocating for better pelvic healthcare advice for women by passionate pelvic floor specialist PTs preaching “kegels aren’t for everyone”, we have finally seen a mass narrative shift...
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...