Author: Kaitlyn Bachman
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Pessaries: Your Go-To Tool for Support after Prolapse
If you’re anything like me, when you first hear of a pessary and see the images of the wildly different options available, you may feel overwhelmed (to put it mildly). The good news is that pessaries are surprisingly easy to use and can be an incredibly empowering option for women who want to live an… Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Pelvic Wands: What They Are and How to Use Them
When it comes to pelvic floor health, some tools may sound a little intimidating at first—but don’t worry, a pelvic wand is less “medieval torture device” and more “self-care magic wand.” Think of it as a gentle helper designed to reach muscles that need a little extra love and stretch. Read more
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Mind the Gap: How Pelvic PT can help with Diastasis Recti (DRA)
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a condition that often flies under the radar, yet it affects a large number of people—especially postpartum individuals. If you’ve ever noticed a bulge or a gap running down the center of your abdomen, you might be dealing with DRA. But did you know that your pelvic floor may be deeply involved in… Read more
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Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor PT
Pregnancy changes your body. But with the right support, those changes can lead to strength, not dysfunction. Pelvic floor PT is not just for the broken, the leaky, or the in-pain—it’s for everyone who wants to move through pregnancy with more clarity, confidence, and connection. Read more
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Healing from the Inside Out: The Importance of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can be life-saving—but it often comes with a range of side effects that impact a person’s quality of life long after treatment ends. For individuals who have undergone chemotherapy, radiation, or pelvic surgeries, one frequently overlooked area is pelvic floor health. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) offers targeted support for recovery, helping patients… Read more
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Rectocele 101
Let’s talk about yet another area of pelvic health that does not get enough airtime. Specifically, we’re diving into a topic that’s more common than you might think—rectoceles (aka that thing your butt might be doing that no one warned you about). Read more
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Parkinson’s & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Not-So Dynamic Duo, But We’ve Got Strategies!
It’s time we talk about an unfortunately common but overlooked pairing: Parkinson’s disease and pelvic floor dysfunction. Alone, they’re each a handful. Together, they form an awkward tag team that can leave you asking: “Is it just me, or is my bladder throwing a tantrum today? And why on earth has my body forgotten how to poop?!” Spoiler:… Read more
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Vulvodynia
Today’s topic is an important one. Ok, true, I think all pelvic floor topics are important, but this one has a special place in my pelvic-floor-loving heart. The topic? Vulvodynia. Read more
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Pediatric Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) 101
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a fairly common finding in infants and young children in which urine flows the wrong direction up towards the bladder. While VUR can vary in severity and cause, it is always important to set good habits at home and know how best to monitor and respond to symptoms when they appear. Read more
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Pelvic Health Book Recommendations
Ok, so this is a fun one! We’re going to start a running list of all of the books we recommend to our own patients (and friends and family and neighbors and random people on the seat next to us… If there’s one thing pelvic health providers love talking about, it’s a good pelvic health… Read more