What’s Actually Normal During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy brings so many new sensations, and while many are completely normal, often there are symptoms that you can address and that you don’t have to just “put up with”. Many changes can be supported, managed, and improved. You may notice… If you’ve been told that what you’re feeling is “just part of pregnancy” and …

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor

Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor WRITTEN BY: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Pelvic floor muscles are located in the pelvic floor, connecting the pubic bone to the tail bone. These muscles have a very intimate relationship with one’s bowel and bladder function.  When one has a bowel …

How can physical therapy help with pelvic floor dysfunction?

How can physical therapy help with pelvic floor dysfunction? Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS When people think of physical therapy, the image of exercising in the gym often comes into mind.  Not many people know that physical therapy can help pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as pain, incontinence, constipation, and so on. What …