Gut Health & the Pelvic Floor: How Your Microbiome May Influence Bowel Function and Pelvic Symptoms
Gut health is having a moment—and for good reason. Patients are increasingly curious about how digestion, the microbiome, and overall health are connected. In pelvic health therapy, we see this curiosity show up every day in questions like: “Why am I constipated even though I eat well?” “Can gut health affect pelvic pain or urgency?” […]
How to Encourage Fiber in Your Child’s Diet
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT Encouraging fiber in your child’s diet is a great step toward preventing constipation and promoting overall digestive health. Here are some child-friendly ways to incorporate fiber: Fruits and vegetables: Offer a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Berries, apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, broccoli, and sweet potatoes are excellent choices. You […]
What’s Causing My Child to Wet the Bed?
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue among children. It’s important to understand that bedwetting is typically not a sign of any serious medical or psychological problem, especially in younger children. Here are some points to consider: Common Causes: Developmental Factors: Some children’s bladders might take longer […]
Lower Ab Flab? Try Pelvic Floor Therapy!
Pelvic floor therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on strengthening the muscles in the pelvic floor region. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. When these muscles are weak, it can lead to a variety of health problems, […]
Exercise to Help With Constipation
Experiencing constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but did you know that exercise can be an effective way to relieve constipation? Physical activity helps to stimulate the muscles of the digestive system, improve bowel movements, and promote overall digestive health. In this blog post, we will explore how exercise can help decrease constipation and improve […]
Physical Therapy After Abdominoplasty
Plastic surgery is one of the most commonly done procedures in the United States, yet many do not take steps to ensure the best possible post-operative care. More than 15 million cosmetic surgery procedures are performed each year. Physical therapy after any kind of surgical procedure is a necessary step to help your healing. Here […]
Can Exercise Affect My Gut Health?
Our gut is made up of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. While you may think bacteria is bad, bacteria within the gut can be good. If bacteria is either too high or too low, we can experience constipation, bloating, gas, and other digestive problems. When bacteria growth is excessive in the gut, our body reacts, […]