Tag: pelvic floor

  • It’s Spooky Out There for a Uterus

    It’s Spooky Out There for a Uterus

    Halloween (my favorite holiday) has finally arrived! This year, I decided to be my favorite organ—the uterus! I know what you’re thinking: “But Savannah, the uterus isn’t very scary!” And you would be right, the uterus itself isn’t scary at all. It’s remarkable. It’s incredible. It will blow your mind. But being a person with…

  • Let Go to Let it Flow

    Let Go to Let it Flow

    The bladder and the pelvic floor are like two best friends who spend every moment together, talking, bickering, making up, and talking some more. Understanding their relationship can lead to happier bathroom experiences and decreased stress on your urinary system and pelvic floor.

  • Understanding Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

    Understanding Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

    Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that focuses on assessing and treating issues related to the pelvic floor muscles.

  • How Can “W” Sitting Affect the Pelvic Floor?

    How Can “W” Sitting Affect the Pelvic Floor?

    Have you ever seen a child sit with their legs bent out to the sides, bottom on the ground, and their feet pointing out or backward? This position has the potential to negatively affect the pelvic floor.

  • What is the Vulva?

    What is the Vulva?

    The external genitals of the typical human female are collectively called the vulva. Put simply, and to clear up any confusion, the vulva is the outside and the vagina is the inside.

  • What is the Pelvic Floor?

    What is the Pelvic Floor?

    The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and other tissues that rests at the bottom (or the floor) of your pelvis. It plays a key role in bladder, bowel, and sexual health.