What we're really looking for in a provider is the best value.  And there are two different components to value - results and cost.After all, if we don't get the results we're looking for, it doesn't ma...

How do we build resilience in our body so symptoms not only can go away, but stay away?  At PelvicSanity, we do this by addressing both the muscles of the pelvic floor, but also the 4 Foundations of pelvic health.The pelvis doesn't...

Pelvic PTs are the pregnancy experts - we want to help you have a more comfortable pregnancy, a smoother delivery, and prevent postpartum issues after delivery!1.  Have a more comfortable pregnancyWorking with a pelvic...

Tailbone pain is a common symptom and is integrally related to the pelvic floor.All muscles of the pelvic floor attach at the tailbone.  When these are tight and irritated they can radiate or refer pain to the tailbone itself. ...

In the third trimester the ‘sixpack’ abdominal muscles separate to allow room for the baby to grow.  Within the first three months postpartum, in about half of women these muscles come back together properly.  In the other half a sepa...

The answer will surprise you!  The myth that acidity in the body or bladder is responsible for IC symptoms is one of the most harmful out there.In this 'sode we go through why the pH of urine has no effect on symptoms, how 'acid in...

There's a wide variety of expertise when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy.  Unfortunately many patients have to go to several different ones before finding a true expert.You might think that finding a pelvic PT who has a l...

Incontinence is certainly common.  More than half of people have incontinence after a baby, it can accompany pelvic pain, prolapse, low back pain or following a surgery.  But it’s never normal, and never something you have to l...

For many people (almost 90% of those diagnosed with IC) tight muscles in the pelvic floor irritate the nerves running through the area.  One of the most important of these is the pudendal nerve.  So what symptoms might be cause...

Have you heard or been told you 'just need to Kegel'?  Here's why that's never the answer to pelvic health issues.Kegels (or the voluntary squeezing of the pelvic floor muscles) are often one of the only areas of pelvic health we’v...

Why do most specialty pelvic health clinics see patients for a full hour, 1:1 with the therapist?Ultimately it’s so we have time to ‘find the why’ for actual relief.  If you aren’t working with a qualified pelvic PT to ‘find the why...

If you (or someone you know) has had a C-section, make sure to listen to this full 'sode!  As anyone who has had one will attest, a C-section is a major surgery.  And in the US, almost 1 in 3 give birth via a C-section.  ...

With recent evidence Elmiron can cause long-term eye damage, many people with IC are reconsidering their use of the drug.  In this ‘sode we dive into the evidence for Elmiron’s efficacy and safety to help you make an informed decision....

In pelvic physical therapy you’re dealing with dysfunctional tissue, reduced blood flow, increased inflammation and in an area the body is wired to pay close attention to.  But pelvic physical therapy should never hurt.  We can...

In short, yes!  There's a reason every other surgery - foot, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, back, elbow, hand, and many more - automatically results in you going to physical therapy to recover.Physical therapists are the experts in gu...

Not everyone with IC experiences the same condition.  Symptoms vary.  The way they manifest is different.  Some people respond to certain medications while others don’t.This led researchers to propose several different typ...

In short, our answer is ‘yes’.  With all of the physical challenges of pregnancy, delivery and the early post-partum period, we believe everyone should get pelvic floor physical therapy.  But let’s dive into why that is!First, ...

It’s a question we get asked at PelvicSanity all the time - ‘how long before I’m better?’The answer?  It depends.  But let’s dive deeper and discuss some of the factors that make pelvic floor physical therapy so complex and wha...

Pelvic floor dysfunction can cause a wide range of symptoms, include many types of pain, bowel issues, urinary/bladder issues and sexual dysfunction.Many times patients feel like there’s so many different things wrong, when in reality it...

One of the most common questions we get asked is whether your symptoms are truly IC or are they pelvic floor dysfunction.  It’s important to know that ‘IC’ is a description of symptoms.  It just means you’re experiencing pain y...

We know going to pelvic physical therapy can feel intimidating.  It may be a reason you’ve put off seeking care.  So we want to pull back the curtain and help you understand exactly what will happen at your initial pelvic physical the...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a scary and incredibly misunderstood diagnosis.  You may have also heard terms like ‘painful bladder syndrome’ or ‘bladder pain syndrome’ as well.  We want to shed some light on what IC is, how it’s diagn...

All pelvic PTs - like any other provider - are not the same!  There’s a wide variety of experience and expertise when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy.  So how do you find the right physical therapist for you?Find a pe...

Pelvic floor dysfunction is both incredibly common and poorly treated by our medical system.  It’s misunderstood and underdiagnosed.  Many patients struggle with symptoms for years before truly understand what’s going on and how to fi...