Starting Fresh
Welcome back to everyone and to me! I took some time with my family this summer and some time away from my blog, but as school starts, so does my…
The Positive Side Effect of Pelvic Floor Weakness
The positive when facing any challenge can be what you learn along the way. So what can you learn through the process of regaining control of your pelvic floor? To…
Own Your Body
Nobody knows your body better than you. Every woman’s body is different, so it is your responsibility to learn what works for you and what doesn’t. Take the time to…
Cardio Choices and how They Affect Your Pelvic Floor
Let’s talk about cardio. I know there are a lot of questions about what women can and can’t do for cardio when experiencing prolapse and/or incontinence symptoms. This happens to…
Pelvic Floor Strength Progression Requires Us to be Consistent and Controlled
This blog is designed to convince you of the importance of focusing on a “one step at a time” approach to regaining control of your pelvic floor. The muscles that make…
Healthy Living One Step at a Time Can Begin with a Posture Change!
This is an entry about the power of positive change. Often changing just one part of our daily routine will lead to another positive change. This may be making a…
How effective is Pelvic Floor Exercise for Prolapse?
I was recently send the article below that was just published this month. This is big information about the efficacy of pelvic floor exercise and I would argue even more so from…
Women’s Health Physical Therapy Makes a Big Difference in Pelvic Disorders!
It’s ironic that one year ago I was blogging about the benefits of women’s health physical therapy http://hab-it.com/blog/?p=199 . Here I am again, this time triggered by a great article…
Neutral Spine Posture Is Not Easy…It’s Dynamic!
Neutral spine posture is a key piece of the puzzle when working to rehabilitate pelvic floor dysfunction. It is one of the three key components of a successful rehabilitation program…
Perhaps Under-Appreciated, But Really Key: Multifidi Muscles
The multifidi muscles are some of the most underused muscles in our body. This is the reality for many of us, but the problem is that they should be engaged…