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Pelvic Floor Relaxations are Just as Important as Kegels
Kegels are often highlighted as the most important, but pelvic floor relaxation is equally essential. Like any muscle group, the pelvic floor must be both strong and capable of moving through its full range of motion, and our pelvic floor PTs can help you connect with your pelvic floor muscles.
Keeping Your Pelvic Floor Strong and Leak-Free Through Flu Season
Cold and flu season can be tough on your pelvic floor. Coughing and sneezing put extra pressure on your pelvic floor muscles, sometimes leading to unexpected leakage. Learn how to protect and strengthen your pelvic floor this season with expert guidance from our Boston pelvic floor specialists at Foundations Pelvic Health.
Breathing and Your Pelvic Floor
At Foundation Pelvic Health’s Boston clinic, our pelvic floor physical therapists talk a lot about breathing. Your breath isn’t just about getting oxygen — it’s a tool for pelvic health, core strength, and whole-body stability. That’s why our pelvic floor PTs spend time helping you connect your breathing with your movement. When your core canister is working in harmony, you feel stronger, more supported, and more in control. Let’s break it down and talk about why it’s such an important part of pelvic health!
Vaginal Dilators vs. Pelvic Floor Wands: Which Is Right for You?
Vaginal dilators and pelvic floor wands are often recommended in pelvic floor therapy, and they offer different benefits depending on your needs. Our pelvic floor therapists in our Boston office can guide you in choosing the right tool for your healing journey!
Live, Laugh, Love (to No More Leaking): Reclaiming confidence with Pelvic Floor Therapy
Urinary leakage is a common issue for many women - about 1 in 3 women will experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lives. While this issue is common, it doesn’t mean it’s something you have to live with. Pelvic floor physical therapy can offer effective solutions to help manage and alleviate symptoms to help get back to doing all the things you love to do while staying dry!
A Guide to a Happy Bladder: Everyday Habits That Make a Difference
Your bladder and pelvic floor work in tandem to prevent issues like urgency, urinary incontinence, and discomfort. Whether you're looking to reduce urinary leaking or alleviate pelvic discomfort, adopting these habits can have a significant positive impact.
What’s the Deal with Kegels?
Let’s break down what is a Kegel, how we assess for them, and if you should be doing them! Our pelvic floor PTs at Foundations Pelvic Health help answer all of your pelvic floor questions!
What to Expect with an Internal Pelvic Floor Exam at Foundations Pelvic Health?
Scheduling your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment is an amazing first step to take care of your pelvic health, but you’re curious and maybe nervous about what the exam entails.
Painful Sex & Pelvic Floor PT
Many people with vaginas experience pain during intercourse, but just because it’s common does not make it normal. At Foundations Pelvic Health we can help you achieve your goal of having a pleasurable, pain-free sex life.
What exactly is the Pelvic Floor?
Your pelvic floor can be thought of as a muscular hammock at the bottom of your pelvis that your pelvic organs rest upon. It contains blood vessels, fatty tissue, ligaments, tendons, nerves and fascia.
What is pelvic floor PT at Foundations Pelvic Health?
We help with anything pregnancy and postpartum-related, as well as bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions.