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 Kelsey Contreras | May 31, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
If you would ask most women when they can return to exercise after having a baby, most would respond after 6 weeks. This is because this is when most women have a follow up with their provider after giving birth and are “cleared for exercise.” SO WHAT THE HECK DOES...
by Marissa Bacon | May 3, 2024 | Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Painful sex can be a common experience for women. It’s especially common during the postpartum period and during menopause, but can happen at any point during a woman’s life. Why? Unless you get assessed by a pelvic floor specialist, we can’t 100% know why you are...
by Marissa Bacon | Apr 1, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
What is a Cesarean Section? A cesarean section (commonly called c-section) is a surgical procedure in which an OB creates an incision near the pubic bone to remove the baby. During the procedure, the OB cuts through 7 layers of tissue: Skin. Subcutaneous fat....
by Marissa Bacon | Mar 8, 2024 | Anatomy, Pelvic Health, Urination
How does the bladder work? We are breaking down the basics of bladder function and some tips for helping the bladder function well. Anatomy and Physiology 101 The bladder is a balloon shaped organ that acts as a reservoir for urine Urine enters the bladder from the...
