Author: Kaitlyn Bachman

The diaphragm and the pelvic floor are designed to function as a team to regulate pressure in our abdomen and give us stability as we move. When you take a deep breath, the diaphragm moves down towards the pelvic floor, allowing the lungs to expand. At the same time, the pelvic floor mirrors the diaphragm’s motion… Read more

The single most common surgery in the United States is Cesarean section. They are so common that we might forget that C sections are major abdominal surgeries. During C sections though, the OB GYN cuts through a startling SEVEN layers of tissue to achieve surgical delivery. While we have robust protocols in place for other… Read more

Our bladders love routines. They seem to look for patterns in everything and their main concern in life is not overfilling. When all is healthy, our routine-seeking, protective bladders are wonderful. However, sometimes things can go haywire and our bladders send signals of needing to pee far too frequently. To combat this less-than-ideal bladder pattern,… Read more

If you feel that your bladder is suddenly your mortal enemy, you can list every bathroom on your common commutes, or couldn’t possibly make it through your book club without excusing yourself repeatedly, it may be time to take action. Read more

At the end of the day, men absolutely have pelvic floors too. For both men and women, pelvic floors function to provide support to all internal organs, control urination and bowel movements, support sexual health and give stability and strength throughout functional movements. In the same way that pelvic floors function similarly in men and… Read more

By Chantel Roedner, MD, FACOG What is Dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is a pain experienced with sexual intercourse. It can be primary (occurring from the very first sexual act) or secondary (occurring later in life). Pain may be related to endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic floor dysfunction, infections, skin or other nervous system medical conditions. Some experience pain after… Read more

By Christi Springfield, PT, DPT Pelvic health physical therapy is first and foremost about health! Pelvic PT prioritizes the health of perinatal people whose bodies experience profound changes during pregnancy. The metamorphosis then continues postpartum. During pregnancy, Pelvic PT helps navigate the new normal of having a growing, moving being that is wreaking tiny, slow… Read more