Learn about the common symptoms of a weak pelvic floor, and the best way to treat it! https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/symptoms-treatment-for-weak-pelvic-floor-muscles-47614898 #pelvichealthmatters #pelvicpain #physicaltherapy POPSUGAR.COM What Are the Symptoms of Having a Weak Pelvic Floor? We Asked 4 Experts to Explain

What Is Diastasis Recti? In short, it's a gap in between your right and left abdominal wall muscles that can result in a rounded, protruding belly. When this connective tissue gets stretched or torn, the rectus muscle can become separated, which is known as Diastasis Recti (DR). Physical therapy offers a number of ways to treat this separation while restoring optimal strength and stability to the core system as a whole. For more information on how physical therapy can help, visit: https://gracepelvichealth.com/services/diastasis-recti/ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you can schedule an appointment online at: https://gracepelvichealth.com/schedule-appointment/ (Virtual Telehealth options available) #diastasisRecti #pelvicpain #pelvicHealthMatters #GracePT GRACEPELVICHEALTH.COM Diastasis Recti Treatment at Grace Physical Therapy

3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor - All you need is a yoga block! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEbMkOgUHA This is great for pelvic tension & can provide RELIEF for discomfort and pressure related to prolapse. It can also be a nice way to relax before intimacy if you suffer from dyspareunia. Just three steps that you can do anytime: Sink into the block, activate "Weightless Legs," and then open/release the inner thigh and pelvic floor muscles. #pelvicHealthMatters #GracePT #pelvicpain #yoga YOUTUBE.COM 3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Tension & Prolapse)

Endometriosis is a debilitating condition that effects 1 in 10 women. It causes chronic pain, and is often referred to as the invisible illness because there are no outward indications that a woman is affected by the condition. The primary symptom of endometriosis is searing pelvic pain that often occurs or gets worse with a woman's menstrual cycle. Photo credit: Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center If you or someone you know is suffering from endometriosis symptoms, pelvic floor physical therapy can help reduce pain. If your interested in booking a free telehealth consultation to discuss the treatment options, visit the link below: https://gracepelvichealth.com/telehealth-consultation-registration #endEndo #1in10 #pelvicHealthMatters

Some great tips to make sure you are enjoying your prenatal yoga safely! https://www.self.com/story/prenatal-yoga-during-pregnancy #prenatal #yoga #PelvicHealthMatters SELF.COM 8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Prenatal Yoga

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (also known as SIJD or SI Joint Pain) is a condition in which the sacroiliac joint in the pelvis moves either too much or too little, resulting in pain and often instability of the pelvic girdle. The sacroiliac joint connects to many ligaments and muscles in the lower back, hip and pelvic floor. In most cases, SI joint dysfunction results in a loss of stability, strength and/or support. Click below for more information on this condition and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help! https://gracepelvichealth.com/services/si-joint-tailbone-pain/ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you can schedule an appointment online at: https://gracepelvichealth.com/schedule-appointment/ (Virtual Telehealth options available) #pelvicHealthMatters #tailbonepain #physicaltherapy #GracePT GRACEPELVICHEALTH.COM SI Joint/Tailbone Pain | Grace Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health

"The irony of my endometriosis diagnosis is that I knew almost nothing about a disorder that affects one in 10 women. That’s 176 million people [in worldwide cases]," Lipinski shared on Instagram. "I’d never heard another woman mention 'endo' or the complications and pain that accompany it. And that definitely shows the lack of information that’s out there and the comfort level that affected women have discussing their endometriosis." https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/tara-lipinski-opens-undergoing-endometriosis-surgery-break-taboo-73093047 #PelvicHealthMatters #Endometriosis #1in10 #EndEndo GOODMORNINGAMERICA.COM Tara Lipinski talks endometriosis surgery to break taboo of 'hush hush topic'

With the increase of sitting and working from home, back pain is on the rise. When you look at the anatomy of the human skeleton, you will see that the spine is directly connected to the pelvis. You may have heard that one of the most common treatments for low back pain is improving deep core strength. What most people do not recognize is that the pelvic floor muscles are part of the deep core. Check out this great article with some exercises to relieve your back pain: https://pelvicpainrehab.com/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/8116/weve-got-your-back/ If you are experiencing chronic pain, you can book a free telehealth consultation by visiting our site: https://gracepelvichealth.com/telehealth-consultation-registration/ #backpain #pelvicHealthMatters #pelvicPain #GracePT PELVICPAINREHAB.COM We’ve Got Your Back! | Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center

A great blog giving in-depth answers to SO MANY common questions we hear about the Pelvic Floor: 1. WHAT EXACTLY IS MY PELVIC FLOOR AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MY HEALTH? 2. WHY SHOULD I EXERCISE MY PELVIC FLOOR? 3. WHAT CAN YOU DO DURING PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES? 4. WHAT CAUSES WEAKENED PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES? Plus 5 more, extremely important questions get answered! Check out this in-depth article below: https://www.sweatyasamother.com/blog/yourtoppelvicfloorquestionsanswered #pelvicHealthMatters #pelvicHealth #pelvicFloor #GracePT SWEATYASAMOTHER.COM Your Top Pelvic Floor Questions Answered — Sweaty as a Mother

TOP 5 Exercises to Relax Your Pelvic Floor: 1️⃣ Child's Pose 2️⃣ Cat Cow 3️⃣ Hip Flexor Stretch 4️⃣ Happy Baby Pose 5️⃣ Figure Four Stretch Courtesty of: Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center YOUTUBE.COM Top 5 Exercises to Relax Your Pelvic Floor

A great article by PHRC on Mindfulness and how it can help reduce pelvic pain! https://pelvicpainrehab.com/pelvic-pain/7951/what-is-mindfulness-and-how-can-it-help-pelvic-pain/ #pelvicHealthMatters #pelvicpain #mindfulness PELVICPAINREHAB.COM What is Mindfulness and How Can it Help Pelvic Pain? | Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center

Urinary tract, and especially bladder infections are super common – over half of us will have at least one at some point in our lives, up to 20% of all women have some urinary discomfort or a bladder infection every year, and as many as 20% of us gals will have a recurrence 6 months after a bladder infection. That’s a lot of bladder infections! Check out these natural remedies for UTIs: https://avivaromm.com/treating-bladder-infections-naturally/ #PelvicHealthMatters #UTIs #bladderinfections AVIVAROMM.COM Natural Remedies for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - Aviva Romm MD

This a great resource we share with our patients regularly. It is a guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation will help you release tension, relieve anxiety, manage panic attacks, or fall asleep. It is good for everyone, of all ages! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HUcX8ZtAk&feature=emb_title #Relaxation #PelvicHealthMatters #GracePT YOUTUBE.COM Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Great to see several celebrities and influencers sharing photos to social media the past few weeks of their postpartum bodies, and sharing common stories about Diastasis Recti. Keep sharing so all the new mama's out there know they are not alone. After your body grows a baby for 9 months, it doesn't just snap back overnight. Be kind to your body, and listen to it. https://people.com/health/influencer-emily-skye-shares-honest-look-postpartum-body/ #PelvicHealthMatters #GracePT #Postpartum #diastasisRecti PEOPLE.COM Influencer Emily Skye Shares an Honest Look at Her Postpartum Body: ‘You’ve Got to Be Patient’

Men's pelvic health is often misunderstood, and pelvic pain for men is also often misdiagnosed. This is a great article detailing some of the most common ailments, and their symptoms.https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a32404020/pelvic-floor-dysfunction/ It is important to address these issues if you are suffering from chronic pain, as they can impact emotionally, socially and limit your quality of life. Grace PT is here to help, you can book a free online telehealth consultation by visiting our website: https://gracepelvichealth.com/telehealth-consultation-registration/ #PelvicHealthMatters #Endometriosis #1in10 #EndEndo GRACEPELVICHEALTH.COM Free Telehealth Consultation - Grace Physical Therapy

Threading the Needle! This stretch is amazing for those with Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica. It also helps reduce tightness in the back of your legs, glutes, and hamstrings! Credit: Holistic Ali #dailystretching #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters

To anyone who's ever done yoga, this pose is nothing new! This variation of upward dog/cobra post strengthens the wrists, arms and back while toning the glutes! For those of us that sit all day this is a GREAT pose! Important note: this pose could aggravate those with bulging disks, so it is not recommended for you! Credit: Holistic Ali #stretching #upwarddog #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters

How is everyone enjoying the series of stretches so far? Comment your favorite one in the comments below! If you haven't tried any of them yet, what are you waiting for? Maybe it'll help if we list the benefits ;) The benefits of daily stretching include: 1. Increasing oxygen levels 2. Helps to improve flexibility 3. Improves range of motion in your joints 4. Releases tension in both body & mind #stretching #dailystretching #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters

Utkata Konasana - this stretch is not one of the easiest to do for most of us - but it's something to work toward! This pose stretches your hips, groin and chest while strengthening your core muscles. If that's not enough it also strengthens the quads, and inner thighs while restoring your shoulder, arms and upper back! Credit: Holistic Ali #bestyogaposes #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters

The all-important glute bridge! This is a fundamental exercise for most people who sit all day, and one of our favorite exercises on this list. Doing the bridge pose regularly stretches the chest, neck, spine and hips. It also strengthens the back, buttocks and hamstrings! Whether you are doing sets of reps, or holding at the top, it's a great exercise to add to your daily routine! #glutebridge #glutebridges #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters Credit: Holistic Ali

Did you know that this "simple" stretch has tons of health benefits? The standing forward bend stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves while keeping your spine strong and flexible! #physicaltherapy #pelvicHealthMatters Holistic Ali

As the years go by, new research, information and overall growth in the field of Pelvic Health occurs. With this in mind, PHRC reached out to find out what patients really want to know about their pelvic floor. Some of these questions might be ones you already had or didn’t know you had. Visit the link to read more: https://pelvicpainrehab.com/pelvic-pain/14833/qa-for-pelvic-pain-tightness-causes/ PELVICPAINREHAB.COM Q&A For Pelvic Pain/Tightness Causes

Pelvic and abdominal pain can be debilitating and are often inter-related with urinary, bowel, and/or sexual or reproductive dysfunction. We are trained in the inter-relationships of the urinary, bowel, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular systems. We see the connections in your symptoms and can help you make sense of them and determine the best path to improvement. https://gracepelvichealth.com/services/pelvic-and-abdominal-pain/ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you can schedule an appointment online at: https://gracepelvichealth.com/schedule-appointment/ (Virtual Telehealth options available) or give us a call at (919) 914-0896 #PelvicHealthMatters #PelvicPT #pelvicfloor #pelvicpain GRACEPELVICHEALTH.COM Pelvic and Abdominal Pain | Grace Physical Therapy

Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center December 4, 2020 at 11:42 AM · Do you know the difference between vulvodynia & vestibulodynia? 🤔 Vulvodynia simply means pain in the vulva, which includes the clitoris, labia, mons pubis, perineum, hymen, and vestibule 😣⠀ ⠀ Vestibulodynia is pain in the vestibule, a more precise description for the area of pain 😖 The vestibule is depicted in the picture above and extends from inside the labia minora to the hymen & houses the opening of the urethra and our major & minor glands that provide some of our lubrication when we are aroused.⠀ ⠀ Understandably, most people with painful sex & vulvar pain may not know where the vestbule is unless they have seen vulvar expert who explains the differences. Importantly, the vestibule is anatomically different from the rest of the vulva.⠀ ⠀ Stay tuned for posts about causes & treatments. Drop your questions below to be featured on an upcoming Q & A blog on this topic! 💚

3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor... All you need is a yoga block! This is great for pelvic tension & can provide RELIEF for discomfort and pressure related to prolapse. It can also be a nice way to relax before intimacy if you suffer from dyspareunia. Just three steps that you can do anytime: Sink into the block, activate "Weightless Legs," and then open/release the inner thigh and pelvic floor muscles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEbMkOgUHA YOUTUBE.COM 3-Minute Miracle for Your Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Tension & Prolapse)

After childbirth, a woman's pelvic floor muscles will need some rehabilitation, as they often get stretched or damaged during pregnancy and delivery. Taking a pelvic floor therapy class after giving birth can help you regain strength in your pelvic muscles and shed the extra baby weight. https://www.babygaga.com/pelvic-floor-therapy-rehabilitation-expectations/ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you can schedule an appointment online at: https://gracepelvichealth.com/schedule-appointment/ (Virtual Telehealth options available). BABYGAGA.COM Pelvic Floor Therapy & Rehabilitation: Your Recovery After Childbirth

"What's pelvic floor therapy?" This is a response we hear ALL OF THE TIME, when people ask us what we do for work. It's a little unbelievable how little is known about this specialty, as it can be a crucial part of someone’s complete medical care – for women, men, and even children. As one my patients recently said, “I had no idea this sort of thing exists, but I’m sure glad I found it because it has been THE missing treatment I have needed for years!” #pelvicHealthMatters #gracePT #pelvicfloortherapy #physicalTherapy https://gracepelvichealth.com/common-misconceptions-about-pelvic-physical-therapy/ GRACEPELVICHEALTH.COM Top 5 Misconceptions About Pelvic Physical Therapy