Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

If you’ve ever felt pressure, bulging, incomplete bowel movements, or discomfort in the rectal or vaginal area, you’re not alone and you’re not imagining it. These symptoms are common, but they’re also often confusing. Many people are told they have hemorrhoids, while others hear terms like rectocele or pelvic floor dysfunction and aren’t sure what […]

If you’ve ever been told that squats are bad for your pelvic floor, especially if you’ve experienced pelvic organ prolapse, leakage, or pelvic pain, you’re not alone. The truth is a little more nuanced. Squats themselves aren’t bad, it’s how, when, and why you do them that matters. Why Squats Get a Bad Reputation Squats

High heels are often seen as stylish, confidence-boosting, and even empowering, but what are they doing to your body beneath the surface? Beyond foot pain or sore calves, wearing heels regularly can influence your posture, spinal alignment, and yes even your pelvic floor. How High Heels Change Your Alignment When you slip into a pair

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to pelvic health. Many individuals with MS experience symptoms such as urinary urgency, incontinence, constipation, or pelvic pain. These issues stem from nerve damage, muscle weakness, and spasticity, all of which can affect pelvic floor function. Fortunately, pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) offers

The health of our pelvic floor muscles might not be a frequent topic of conversation, but it’s an important one, especially when considering its influence on our bowel habits. One less commonly discussed issue is the phenomenon of thin stools, which can be an indicator of pelvic floor dysfunction Thin stools, often described as pencil-thin