Introduction: Are You Over-Watered and Under-Hydrated? For years, we’ve been told that staying hydrated means drinking more water. We carry around oversized water bottles, track our ounces, and push...
Postpartum
Tailbone Pain Relief: Causes, Tips, and When to Seek Help
Tailbone pain, also known as coccyx pain, can be incredibly uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. Many people experience sharp discomfort while sitting, transitioning between positions, or...
Is Your Body Ready to Run
Are You Ready to Run Again? Tips for Post-Pregnancy, Injury, or Time Off The winter months can be a challenging time for runners. With cold, wet, or icy conditions, it’s often less than ideal for...
Postpartum Recovery: Creating a Self-Care Plan That Works for You
Postpartum Recovery: Creating a Self-Care Plan That Works for You The postpartum period is often described as the “fourth trimester,” but the truth is recovery after giving birth lasts much longer....
How We Heal… Addressing Cellular, Limbic & Physical Systems Together
Our bodies are amazing and are designed to HEAL. They can heal from illness, physical injury, and emotional injury. It’s remarkable. And as a physical therapist who has made it my life’s work to aid...
The Realities of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Chances are you’ve heard of the baby blues. If you’ve given birth, you’ve probably been asked a range of questions or given a questionnaire by your OB/GYN or baby’s pediatrician. Yes, it’s true...
Breastfeeding While Mom or Baby Is Sick
There are many reasons why breastfeeding in winter is beneficial for both mom and baby, but breastfeeding during the cold winter months, especially with so many germs going around, presents even...
When Should I See a Pelvic Therapist After Birth?
As we see women during their pregnancies, we are often asked “when should I come back to see you”? This is a great question because we strongly recommend that EVERY postpartum woman see a pelvic...
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 Irony In Telling New Moms To “Listen” To Their Body
For many women, getting through pregnancy is an all out endurance event. Between the morning sickness, back pain, general aches, difficulty sleeping, and gotta go bladder, and more, there is a LOT...