by Marissa Bacon | Oct 4, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
What is menopause? Menopause occurs when a woman’s ovaries decrease production of progesterone and estrogen hormones, and the menstrual periods stop. True menopause is after a woman has not had a period for 12 months. Many women experience irregular cycles and...
by Marissa Bacon | Sep 6, 2024 | Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Urination, Women's Health
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by Marissa Bacon | Aug 19, 2024 | Anatomy, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
If you are following along, last month we had a blog post that talked all about constipation. Make sure to check out that post to learn more about what constipation is and some tips/strategies to manage it. This month we wanted to focus on the HOW of pooping. This may...
by Marissa Bacon | Jul 19, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Before we dive into tips on managing constipation, let’s talk about what constipation is. Constipation is a condition in which the stool becomes small, hard, and difficult to pass. The frequency of bowel movements is less than 3 times per week. Constipation can...
by Marissa Bacon | Jun 21, 2024 | Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Strength training during pregnancy is important for many reasons. Having a strong body can help prevent back and pelvic pain, decrease pelvic health symptoms, allow you to do more throughout the pregnancy, and set you up for better postpartum recovery. Research also...
