Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy Blog Posts

Megan, a 24-year-old mom of 3, was experiencing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse including pressure and heaviness in the vagina. She started to experience these symptoms during the 2nd trimester of her 3rd pregnancy after feeling a vaginal bulge in the shower. At 7 weeks postpartum, she made an initial evaluation appointment at Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy because...

Scheduling an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist can feel a bit daunting, especially when dealing with personal concerns like bladder leakage or urgency, bowel leakage or urgency, painful intercourse, or prolapse symptoms. Many people don’t know what to expect during their initial evaluation so here is an idea of how an evaluation at Pelvic Balance...

Jen and Mark are a happily married couple in their late 30s. They have been very invested in their careers and enjoyed traveling at every opportunity. About a year ago, they decided it was the right time to slow down their adventures and start a family. Unfortunately, they have not had a successful conception and have begun to explore other options to help with their...

Donna is a 78-year-old female who recently tripped and bumped into her dining room wall. Unfortunately, she noticed worsening bruising along her ribs the next morning and pain with breathing. She went to her doctor who immediately recommended an x-ray which showed rib fractures. Donna was diagnosed with osteoporosis after further testing. After her fractures healed,...

Betty is a 73-year-old woman who has experienced a challenging couple of years. She was a caretaker for her aging mother and then began to experience some persistent health problems that resulted in multiple doctors’ visits and a few hospitalizations. Over time, Betty has found that she is extremely tired from activities that she used to do with ease like...

Sex On The Floor Podcast

Episode 12: Intimacy Postpartum
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/5TcN6U3VlGA
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Intimacy is an essential part of any romantic relationship, and it can be particularly important for new parents to maintain a healthy sexual connection after having a baby. However, postpartum...

Jen is a 37-year-old female who is happily married and has been very dedicated to her career as a veterinarian. She has enjoyed the challenge of starting her own practice and treating a variety of patients. About a year and half ago, Jen and her husband decided they were ready to start trying for a baby. Unfortunately, their efforts have not resulted in a little one...

After giving birth, new mothers go through a lot of physical and emotional changes. While many of these changes are natural and expected, some can be overwhelming and lead to more serious health issues. Two of the most common issues women face postpartum are mental health and pelvic health problems. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at both of these issues...

A common occurrence during pregnancy and the postpartum period is urinary incontinence, which is an involuntary loss of urine. It can occur with activities, such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, or jumping, or with environmental triggers, like opening the door. A concern many express is whether exercise is safe to perform during and after pregnancy and whether it will...