Leaking is common — but common doesn't mean normal, and it definitely doesn't mean permanent. Whether you've been dealing with this for a few months or many years, there's a very good chance it's something that can improve significantly with the right kind of help from an expert physical therapist.

navigating gestational diabetes and diastasis recti

So you have had a baby and your tummy has not returned to the way it was before. In fact, you are now noticing a bulge in the middle of your belly that makes you look like you are still pregnant. What is going on? There are a lot of changes that happen during pregnancy. Separation of the 6 pack abdominal muscles is one of these changes. This separation is called Diastasis Rectus Abdominis or Diastasis Recti (DRA). During pregnancy, the baby grows and pushes the abdominal

5 Myths About Pelvic Prolapse

Incontinence is an involuntary loss of bladder (urine) or bowel (feces). Urinary incontinence affects over 25 million people. This problem is seen in people of all ages including men and children, but is seen more often in women and people over 65, and during and after childbirth. It takes a huge toll on sufferers in regards to medical cost and worry. Types of incontinence: Stress incontinence: involuntary loss of urine that occurs with physical exertion and increased abd

Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent of a pelvic organ into the vaginal cavity. This can occur when the tissues and muscles of the pelvic floor no longer support of the organ in the normal position. The bladder is the most common organ involved, although this can also occur to the rectum, intestines, or uterus. Symptoms may include a heavy feeling in the pelvis or leakage of urine. This can be seen with pregnancy and childbirth (especially after multiple vaginal births) o

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. The body goes through tremendous changes in posture and increased joint mobility that make back, neck, arm, and sacroiliac pain more likely. Difficulty with bladder control (incontinence) may occur during and after pregnancy. Problems may also continue after birth, with back pain, diastasis recti, and bladder issues being the most common issues. Common problems during pregnancy: Back pain Sacroiliac pain: back , buttock and