Pelvic Balance Physical Therapy Blog Posts

Josh is a 40-year-old male who came to me after 6 months of medical treatment for an anal fissure. He had been working with a colorectal physician who was trying to heal his fissure conservatively. Unfortunately, Josh was no longer able to sit due to pain which started to cause pain in other areas of his body like his back and hips. He began to do his own research...

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...

Margaret is a 62-year-old woman who began experiencing a gradual decrease in strength over the past 5 years. She was able to compensate for a while until she began to notice urinary leakage with coughing and sneezing. After going to her primary care physician, Margaret was referred to physical therapy, specifically pelvic floor physical therapy. During her initial...

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...

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,...

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....

Mandy is a 30-year-old woman who is currently 5 weeks pregnant with her first child. While she is very excited about starting her family with her husband Nick, she is concerned about what she should and should not be doing for physical activity. Her mom has been encouraging her to rest as much as possible and cautioned her against her usual three times per week gym...