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Why Do I Always Feel Like I Have to Pee? The Hidden Role of the Hip Musculature

Urinary urgency is the sudden, strong feeling that you need to urinate right away. For some people, the urge comes on so quickly that they may leak urine before reaching the bathroom. This is called...

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Urinary Urgency and Leakage and your Pudendal Nerve

Urinary urge incontinence (UUI) is a common bladder problem that can affect daily life. People with urge incontinence feel a sudden, strong need to urinate and may leak urine before they can reach the...

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The Missing Link in Core Strength: Your Abdominal Wall and Load Transfer

The human body is designed to move and transfer force. Every time we walk, lift, carry, push, pull, roll in bed, or exercise, our body has to move force from one area to another. This is called load...

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Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Bladder Stimulation Work Better...

If you struggle with bladder urgency, you know how frustrating it can be. The sudden need to find a bathroom can interrupt work, travel, exercise, and sleep. For some people, bladder urgency also...

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Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby: Why Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy...

Having a baby is an incredible experience, but pregnancy and childbirth place tremendous demands on your body. Throughout pregnancy and delivery, your core and pelvic floor muscles stretch, work hard,...

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Breathe your way to a healthy pelvic floor: Diaphragmatic Breathing 101

It is a continuous conversation in my treatment room with my clients – every single patient, every day hears something about their diaphragm and the pelvic floor. So, this seemed like an easy blog...

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Why a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist can be key in managing Low Back Pain...

Because the connection to LBP and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) are so strong, a pelvic floor physical therapist could be the missing link in treating your LBP. Here is what the research is saying...

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The Surprising Connection Between Low Back Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...

Why it might be more than your back Low back pain is one of the most common reasons women seek medical care. Many people assume the problem starts in the spine, muscles, or joints. However, research...

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Dysfunctional Voiding in Children: A Hidden Cause of Recurrent Urinary Tract...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health problems in children. While many people think UTIs are caused only by bacteria, the way a child empties their bladder can also play a...

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Why Walking Uphill Causes Bladder Leaks—and What You Can Do About It

Stress urinary incontinence, also called SUI, is a common condition that affects many women. It happens when urine leaks during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen. Common triggers...

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The Real Reason Golfers Lose Power, Distance, and Comfort on the Course

Golf may look smooth and effortless, but the body works extremely hard during every swing. A powerful golf swing depends on flexibility, strength, balance, and timing. One of the most important parts...

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Course: Dry Needling for Pelvic Pain – Jan 15-17, 2027

Foundational Concepts is excited to host Myopain Seminars course “Dry Needling for Pelvic Pain: Where Pelvic Health meets Advanced Dry Needling” Jan 15-17 2027 Overland Park, KS.This 3-day course will...

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Pelvic Pain and your Low Back: You can’t treat one without the other

Pelvic pain can affect nearly every part of daily life. Sitting, walking, exercising, and even sleeping may become difficult. Many people with chronic pelvic pain spend years searching for answers....

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Back Fusion Recovery: Why Physical Therapy Can Make or Break Your Results

Recovering from sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion or lumbar fusion surgery is not just about letting bones heal. It is also about learning how to move your body again to prevent reinjury. Many patients...

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Seeing the Pelvic Floor in Real Time: How Rehabilitative Ultrasound Is...

Pelvic floor physical therapy is changing in exciting ways. One of the biggest advances is the use of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI). This tool helps therapists and patients better...

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The Surprising Link Between Hip Pain and Constipation

Hip pain and constipation may seem like two completely separate problems, but in many cases, they are closely connected. This connection can be confusing for patients and even for healthcare providers...

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Is Your Child Afraid to Poop? What Parents Need to Know

Constipation in children is a very common problem, and it can be stressful for both kids and their families. When a young child begins to avoid going to the bathroom, it often raises concern. Parents...

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Pessary or Pelvic Floor Therapy? The Best First Steps for Bladder Prolapse

Urethrocele and anterior vaginal wall prolapse happen when the front wall of the vagina becomes weak and allows the bladder and urethra to drop downward. Many women with this condition feel a bulge,...

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Leaking, Pressure, or Bulging? Don’t Ignore These Signs

Urethrocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse that affects many women, especially after childbirth or later in life. It happens when the front wall of the vagina becomes weaker, and  the bladder and...

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What Most Women (and Even Providers) Miss About Back Pain After Childbirth

Low back pain and pelvic floor problems are both common in women, especially after childbirth. The levator ani defect—a tear in one of the main pelvic floor muscles—can have a connection with low back...

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