I would argue that all of us want a healthy and strong pelvic floor, whether we know it or not. Our pelvic floors do...
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Optimize Vagal Tone to Optimize Health
Vagus, Baby! The nerve, not the City. The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and plays a critical role in the body,...
Vaginal flatus: Messages from the front
You’re feeling good and the body is flowing at the yoga studio or in the bedroom... then a sound comes out of your...
How Can Physical Therapy Help Kids with Potty Issues
When we think of pelvic floor physical therapy, if you do at all, you probably think of cis-gender adult women. You...
Pelvic health after menopause
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.
Pelvic Health 101 is back by popular demand
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.
What does pelvic floor dysfunction feel like for men and folks with male anatomy
Important Note:For the purposes of this article, we will be discussing pelvic floor dysfunction for individuals with...
Pelvic Health during Pregnancy
It is no secret that the pregnant body changes to develop the fetus and prepare for delivery. We expect that the belly...
It’s Time to Rethink Kegels as the Cure to Everything Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
What Are Kegels Kegels are essentially a contraction of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the group of muscles...