The holidays can be a stressful time of year! Between all of the parties, holiday parades and activities, school dress-up days, making sure you have everyone crossed off your gift list and the normal day to day activities (work, sports practices and games, etc), it's no wonder people can feel stressed! Throw in other things like illnesses, lack of sleep, traveling, and family dynamics – and you may also be feeling just a teensy bit overwhelmed.  Unfortunately, stress, whether mental, emotional or physical, can cause pelvic floor symptoms to flare! 

Common symptoms that flare this time of year can include:

• Bladder urgency or leakage

• Pelvic pain or heaviness

• Constipation

• Low back or hip tension

Many women think bladder leaks or frequent bathroom trips are just a “normal” part of aging or motherhood — but they’re not. Bladder leaks are often a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction, whether that is muscle tightness, weakness or prolapse issues, all of which can be treated. Pelvic floor therapy can help to address these issues and seeking help is the first step to getting there. 

If you’re months postpartum and still crossing your legs every time you sneeze, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to just ‘wait it out”. Many women after birth are left questioning, “how long does postpartum incontinence last?”. So let's discuss what's normal, what’s not and how you can get rid of bladder leaks for good.

Although it can be common, it doesn’t have to be the norm. So what is the best treatment for bladder leakage? The best treatment isn’t just pads or surgery–it starts with understanding the root cause. 

So what is the diastasis recti and pelvic floor connection? Well, the pelvic floor is also a part of our core system. Many don’t think of the pelvic floor muscles as part of the core but they also work to stabilize our pelvis. Oftentimes, if there is a dysfunction in one, it carries over to a dysfunction in the other. 

As someone who dealt with diastasis recti postpartum, I understand this all too well! Often there can be a lot of fear around diastasis so I wanted to answer the question “is diastasis harmful” and debunk myths about diastasis recti to help others!

You may have heard people talk about pelvic floor therapy. While it is becoming more common, many still wonder what exactly it is and how do you know if you need pelvic floor therapy?

A simple, nonsurgical tool called a pessary could be a game-changer and might be exactly what you need!

Although prolapse isn’t talked about a lot, it is something that is common in women, especially after having a baby. Women’s bodies are constantly changing – through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause and symptoms you may not have had previously may appear at different points in your life. 

Many patients come to me with fear and concern when they feel symptoms such as vaginal heaviness or may even see a bulge when they look down there. It can be scary when you’ve never heard of it and don’t understand what is going on! This is why I feel it is important to answer the question “what is prolapse and why didn’t I know about it?”.

Some may wonder why I choose to be an out of network provider and there’s a very intentional reason behind that. My mission is to provide the highest quality, one-on-one care without the limitations of insurance companies.

Did you know pelvic floor therapy could be the missing link to optimizing fertility? Whether you are just beginning to try to conceive or you have been dealing with fertility issues, prioritizing pelvic health can create a more supportive environment for conception.

Pelvic floor therapy is typically associated with the postpartum period but did you know it can also play a vital role in fertility. By addressing muscle imbalances, organ mobility, scar tissue, and circulation, pelvic floor therapy may optimize your body for conception. 

When potty training a child, you may ask yourself “what age should bedwetting stop?”. This is a common question many parents/caregivers ask themselves. The changing of the sheets, kid’s clothes and frequent disruption of sleep can have most people questioning how much longer! 

Figuring out how to relieve constipation in a child can be a difficult process for some parents. Often we feel like we are doing all the “right things” but our little ones are still having tummy troubles.

Diastasis Recti is when there is a separation of the rectus abdomens or the "6 pack muscles" of the abdomen and a thinning of the linea alba or the connective tissue between the muscles. Learn more…

Have you ever been getting ready to go on a vacation, you are so excited for the beach, reading, and all things relaxing. But then you think, uuugghh, here comes the bloating and stomach cramps--- yep, the dreaded vacation constipation!

Have you ever sneezed and noticed a little leak? Or.....maybe more than a little? Although this happen to many women, it isn't something that you have to just deal with!

It is normal to be reluctant to schedule an appointment when you aren't sure of all the details. Get more info here!

Have you heard that I offer pelvic floor therapy right here in Lancaster, Ohio?