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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.
VBAC Basics and How Pelvic Floor PT Helps You Prepare
Thinking about trying for a VBAC? Many people are surprised to learn that a vaginal birth after a previous C-section is not only possible but can be a safe and empowering option. Understanding the factors that influence VBAC success, can help you feel confident and informed as you plan your next birth.
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!
My Day on Labor & Delivery as a Pelvic Floor PT
Birth prep is a huge part of our caseloads at Foundations Pelvic Health. We spend lots of time with patients discussing perineal massage, how to push, labor and pushing positions, pain management, and birth preferences. Follow along on my day on the labor and delivery floor at a Boston hospital to see the ins and outs of what happens on the big day!
Empower Your Birth with Your Partner by Your Side
Get ready for birth with confidence! At Foundations Pelvic Health, our Birth Prep visits help you and your partner prepare for labor and delivery with expert guidance on pushing, pain relief, and postpartum care - so you both feel supported every step of the way.
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.
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Silent Struggle for Many Women
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as persistent pain lasting longer than 6 months, located in the pelvic region, abdomen, or lower back, and severe enough to affect daily life. It’s a condition that disproportionately affects women.
Stages of the Menstrual Cycle
You may have seen the menstrual cycle referred to as the “fifth vital sign.” Our pelvic floor PTs at Foundations Pelvic Health often ask our patients about their periods and cycle, as it can help us understand your pelvic health symptoms better!
Constipation: A Pain in the Butt!
Our pelvic floor PTs at Foundations Pelvic Health can help with so much more than urinary or pregnancy and postpartum concerns - we can help with your bowel issues as well. While the root cause of constipation can be complex and multi-faceted, we help many people figure out how to poop better!