Questions from You to Me: Can I Cycle and Swim?
What activities can I still do while I strengthen up my pelvic area? Are swimming and OK to do? Cycling and swimming are absolutely perfect! I like cycling because it…
Do Our Bodies Have a Chance to Remodel?
I believe they do. Our bodies are constantly remodeling throughout our lives for better or for worse. Here are some examples – we have all seen the world class athlete…
Questions from You to Me: Is Doing Pilates OK Given My Symptoms?
I have a rectocele and did pilates yesterday. I noticed that it got worse and was wondering if pilates isn’t a good option for me? I have cautioned on pilates…
Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Symptoms of Incontinence Today
As a physical therapist and personal trainer, I am well aware of how daunting initiating a new exercise program can be. It is with this in mind that I wanted…
Questions from You to Me: The TA vs. the RA Muscles
Is there a difference (in terms of which muscles are activated) if you pull your belly up and in as opposed to just pulling it in? In other words does…
‘Tis The Season
The holiday season can lead us into some traps that can have a direct or indirect effect on our pelvic floor function. Let’s take a closer look at three things…
Turning on the Muscles for Optimal Posture
I was just working with a patient, coaching her on posture, and found myself explaining how the multifidi and transversus abdominus muscles fight against one another. Our conversation went something…
Questions from You to Me: What Does the Back Pain Mean?
I am in pain after doing just the first workout (my lower back is really achy). Does that mean I did something wrong? Your back is likely aching because your…
Still Seeing Progress Years After Delivering My Third!
I noticed something awesome last night at my 4 year-old’s soccer game. I have blogged in the past that I continue to experience prolapse symptoms when I yell or cheer…
Activity is the Best Medicine You Can Give Yourself
I just returned from a continuing education course in which the primary message delivered was that the human body is driven by activity. It is our activity level throughout our…