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I would argue that all of us want a healthy and strong pelvic floor, whether we know it or not. Our pelvic floors do...

Vagus, Baby! The nerve, not the City. The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and plays a critical role in the body,...

You’re feeling good and the body is flowing at the yoga studio or in the bedroom... then a sound comes out of your...

No one talks about menopause. If you are lucky, you may have heard your mom, a boss, or Michelle Obama talk about hot flashes as your sole menopause education. Menopause, especially the pelvic health changes, catches many of us by surprise and leaves us disoriented for the next stage of our hormonal lives. Aging and vulvas tend not to make it to dinner conversation. Despite spanning about one-third of our lives, menopause changes receive less spotlight compared to other hormonal shifts like puberty, pregnancy, or even postpartum.

In honor of May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, join Beyond Basics Physical Therapy for a series of FREE Educational Seminars Exploring the Pelvic Floor’s Relationship with Bladder, Bowel, & Sexual Function. There’s virtual and limited in-person slots available. Patients, providers, and staff are welcome to attend. Register now to secure your spot.

Important Note:For the purposes of this article, we will be discussing pelvic floor dysfunction for individuals with...

It is no secret that the pregnant body changes to develop the fetus and prepare for delivery. We expect that the belly...

What Are Kegels Kegels are essentially a contraction of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the group of muscles...