Empower Yourself PT: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

15/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ It’s National Relaxation Day! 🧘‍♂️

And what better time to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of the body that needs to relax…👉 Your pelvic floor muscles.

💻 Peep our blog post to learn why pelvic floor relaxation matters (and even more cues to help you relax):
https://www.empoweryourselfpt.com/blog-whypelvicfloorphysicaltherapy/let-it-go-why-relaxing-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-matters

09/08/2025

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07/08/2025

Dr. Karen shares one of her favorite cues to help patients understand a pelvic floor muscle contraction.

Did you know we wrote a whole blog post about kegels (aka pelvic floor contraction)?

Check it out here: https://www.empoweryourselfpt.com/blog-whypelvicfloorphysicaltherapy/to-kegel-or-not-to-kegel-myth-versus-fact

05/08/2025

“Sometimes it’s just about better body mechanics.” — Dr. Karen Kowenski

From adolescents to adults, pelvic floor issues like prolapse and urinary leakage are common but NOT normal—and they’re definitely not something you have to live with.

In this Katie Couric Media article, Dr. Karen Kowenski of Empower Yourself PT shares real-life insights into how small lifestyle shifts—like posture, movement patterns, or even how you sit on the toilet—can make a big difference in pelvic health.

Read the full article:
https://katiecouric.com/health/what-is-pelvic-organ-prolapse/

And how it impacts urinary frequency.

05/08/2025

Kegels are the layman’s word for contracting your pelvic floor muscles. While they are NOT the be all, end all of pelvic floor physical therapy, sometimes they are helpful for some people.

Here's Dr Leslie's favorite cue for helping her patients learn how to contract their pelvic floor muscles.

Not sure if kegels are right for you? Not sure you're even doing them correctly? Reach out today to schedule a pelvic floor evaluation! www.empoweryourselfpt.com

04/08/2025

💪 What Is a Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction?

A pelvic floor muscle contraction—often called a kegel—is when you intentionally engage the muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.

These muscles sit like a hammock or sling at the base of your pelvis. When you contract them, you're lifting and tightening those muscles.

But here’s the key: it’s not about squeezing your thighs or holding your breath—it's about finding and isolating those deep pelvic muscles.

We asked our team to share their favorite cues to help contract the pelvic floor.

Here's Dr. Sima's favorite cue 🥤

02/08/2025

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31/07/2025

Why does pelvic floor relaxation matter?

Your pelvic floor muscles do so much to support your bladder, bowels, sexual function, and even your posture. But when these muscles are too tight or unable to relax properly, they can become a hidden source of discomfort!

And that’s where pelvic floor physical therapy comes in. Through breathwork, manual techniques, and more, PFPT helps you retrain your muscles to let go and release tension.

Dr. Karen shares her favorite cue to help you relax your pelvic floor muscles! Struggling with a tense pelvic floor? Reach out to make an appointment today!

www.empoweryourselfpt.com

30/07/2025

A lot of people think pelvic floor PT = Kegels. But here’s the thing: if your pelvic floor is already tense or tight, contracting it more (aka doing kegels) can make things worse!

Overactive pelvic floor muscles can cause pain, urgency, constipation, and more. Not sure how to relax your pelvic floor? Here's one of Dr. Leslie's favorite cues to help her patients learn to relax.

29/07/2025

Think pelvic floor PT means kegels? Not so fast!

Here’s the thing:
If your pelvic floor muscles are already tight, tense, or overactive, adding more contractions (aka kegels) can actually make things worse—not better.

Overactive pelvic floor muscles can contribute to:
🚽 Urgency or difficulty emptying your bladder
💩 Constipation or painful bowel movements
😣 Pelvic pain, discomfort with intimacy, or pressure

In these cases, the real work isn’t about tightening—it’s about releasing.

Not sure how to relax your pelvic floor?

We asked our team of pelvic floor PTs to share their favorite imagery and breath cues to help soften and let go. Here's what Dr. Sima had to say!

28/07/2025

Be sure to enter their raffle for a free pelvic floor physical therapy appointment!

23/07/2025

✨🎶 “Popular… she’s gonna be pop-u-lar!” 🎶✨

🌸 Attention Empower Yourself PT – Woodlands Patients! 🌸

Just like Glinda in Wicked, Dr. Leslie is POPULAR! And her pelvic floor physical therapy schedule is filling up fast!

✅ Current patients: Now’s the perfect time to book your follow-up sessions before her calendar is full. Let us get you in for the best times for you!
✅ New patients: Don’t wait for a miracle from Oz—start your pelvic health journey today with the expert care you deserve.

🌸 Why everyone’s talking about Dr. Leslie's care in The Woodlands:
✨ Focused on women’s health & pelvic floor wellness
✨ Compassionate, personalized treatment
✨ One-on-one 55 minute long appointments

📅 Secure your spot today! Call us now at 832-463-1152. Current patients can also request appointments in the patient portal.