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...
View ArticleDysfunctional 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleBreathe 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...
View ArticleReturning 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,...
View ArticleCan 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleUrinary 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...
View ArticleWhy 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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