Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy Blog Posts
3 Pelvic Floor Exercises To Do During And After Pregnancy
I will often get questions from those planning to conceive and those recently pregnant wondering if exercise is safe and which exercises are best during and after pregnancy. First, let’s bust the myth that we shouldn’t be exercising while pregnant. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) April 2020 Committee Opinion,...
Daily Fluid Intake Recommendations and How It Effects the Pelvic Floor
Jim is a 75-year-old male who has been experiencing an increase in nighttime urination (nocturia) and difficulty with bowel movements over the past few years. His doctor recently sent him to pelvic physical therapy where the PT began discussing daily fluid intake. Jim tries to drink 2 glasses of water per day but much prefers a couple of sodas to quench his thirst....
Pelvic Health & Intimacy During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy is a transformative time in a woman's life, but it also comes with a great deal of emotional and physical changes. Pelvic health can have a significant impact on your pregnancy and is often overlooked. Sex while pregnant can oftentimes be uncomfortable but there are ways to make sex an enjoyable experience during this time of your life. In this post, we will...
Should My Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Be Checking My Hip?
Jackie is a 31-year-old mom of one who has been experiencing some urinary incontinence, specifically with sneezing and jumping exercises during her workout classes. She has been doing kegels diligently, which has helped, but has not completely resolved her leakage. She will notice an occasional twinge in her right hip but nothing that lingers longer than a few hours...
