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...
Pelvic Physical Therapy
041: Rethinking Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness with the Creator of Knocked Up Fitness – Erica Ziel
We get to talk all about the keys to prenatal and postpartum fitness as well as the best approach to preparing for birth. Erica Ziel has been in the fitness industry for many years and has...
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. ...
040: The Ultimate New Mom Guide
When it comes to being prepared for the days and weeks AFTER we deliver, there are MANY bits of wisdom mothers gain from other moms. Combine that with all that the internet has for advice and it can...
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...
039: Tips After Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery. Hint- It’s NEVER Too Late!
It really is never too late to work on FULL recovery from an abdominal or pelvic surgery. Clients that we see at Pinnacle have often gone YEARS without any guidance on fully recovering from these...