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Endometriosis is a beast of a disease. It was once thought to only effect the pelvis and surrounding structures, but we now recognize it as a multi system disease. Meaning that its inflammatory nature can cause pain in the low back, legs, pelvis, abdomen, and for some folks it may contribute to migraines. A flare can show up as deep pelvic aching, abdominal pressure, low back pain, hip tension, painful bowel movements, bladder urgency, painful sex, and fatigue. woman curled i

woman sitting hunched at a desk With the boom of technology and the work from home jobs, we as a society sit more than ever before. There are also many sedentary seasons in our life like commuting far for work, postpartum recovery, and healing from other surgeries or illnesses, and more. While it doesn't seem like a big deal- here's whats happening in your pelvic floor. When we sit like a shrimp (hunched over and neck forward) your pelvis goes into what we call a "posterior p

Don’t get me wrong, wearing an all black outfit to the gym is absolutely a vibe! I want to talk about if wearing darker leggings/bottoms is your ONLY option because you’re afraid of leakage… This post was inspired by a patient who has long since graduated from my care and wears whatever colored leggings she wants now! When her and I first met she had disclosed that urinary leakage was her main issue and she was very excited to work through it! After two sessions she told me

Constipation is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause discomfort, frustration, and confusion about how to find relief, especially when we have normalized it! Unfortunatley constipation disproportionately effects women due to the effects of estrogen. This is why many menstruating people trend towards constipation during their luteal phase when estrogen is low. This also happens in menopause as estrogen declines, in this case, HRT (hormone rep

As a culture we have been obsessed with an "hourglass" figure, a smaller rib cage and larger hips. For centuries, corsets were utilized to create this desired silhouette. Yet, beneath the allure of a cinched waist lies not only issues with breathing, but the real victim: our pelvic floor. how does this Affect the Core and Pelvic Floor? While corsets aren't as in fasion as they were in the 18th centure, the story has transenses generations, our waist must barely be visible. H