Why Am I Getting Up In The Middle of the Night to Pee?
Nocturia, or the need to urinate frequently at night, can have a significant impact on quality of life. It can interrupt sleep and leave you feeling tired and sluggish during the day. Pelvic floor therapists can play a crucial role in helping to manage and reduce nocturia. In this blog post, we’ll explore some ways […]
Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Cause UTIs
Pelvic floor therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum. The goal of pelvic floor therapy is to improve awareness and coordination of pelvic floor muscles and improve the function of these muscles and tissues, which […]
Why Women with C-sections Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Too
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT One of the most common things I hear from friends when they find out I treat pelvic floor dysfunction is “I’m so glad I had a c-section; I’ve saved my pelvic floor!” It’s my favorite time to ruin the party and educate them on how they need pelvic floor therapy […]
Senior Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a condition where an individual experiences involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common problem among seniors, with a prevalence rate of up to 50% among older adults. Bladder leakage can significantly impact the quality of life, leading to embarrassment, social isolation, and decreased independence. Fortunately, having a Pelvic Floor Therapist can […]
Pelvic Floor Misconceptions
The pelvic floor is the base of a collective group of muscles referred to as your ‘core’. The pelvic floor muscles are located in your pelvis and stretch like a hammock from the pubic bone (at the front) to the coccyx or tail-bone (at the back) and from side to side. The pelvic floor muscles […]
Pelvic Floor Mistakes You Could be Making Daily
When we think of things that cause pelvic floor issues, we mostly think of pregnancy & childbirth. However, there is a good chance that during your day, there is something that you are currently doing that is hindering your pelvic floor muscles’ ability to work the way that they should. These long term bad habits […]
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Chronic Prostatitis
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT Have you received a diagnosis of prostatitis for your pelvic pain or urinary dysfunction and ruled out infection? You may be in the category of ‘chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome’ (CPPS) and could benefit from an evaluation by a pelvic floor physical therapist. We’ve covered that men have pelvic floors […]
How to Fall Asleep Fast by a Pelvic Floor PT
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep by a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Many people have trouble falling asleep at night, or they may wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble going back to sleep. You may be asking, “Why is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist writing a blog on sleep?” […]
Men Have Pelvic Floors, Too!
Most times when we talk about pelvic health we hear it in reference to women, men have pelvic floors, too. Just like women, men can get pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect men of all ages! Due to differences in anatomy and childbirth, women are often more susceptible to pelvic floor disorders, but […]
Pelvic floor Dysfunction in Women with Breast Cancer
Recent studies show that breast cancer patients are experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and sexual dysfunction during and after receiving treatment. Up to 58 percent of survivors report difficulty with bladder control or urinary incontinence. 1 Painful sex is never normal and 52 percent of women up to six months post-breast […]