Pelvic Floor Therapy IHC

11/12/2025

Amazing article about juicing and hormone balance.
Check it out!

by: Luise Vindahl

11/12/2025

Rest Is the Real Harvest — Postpartum Edition

After birth, your body deserves more than “getting back to normal.”
It deserves time to heal, integrate, and rest. 🤎

Your pelvic floor, core, and nervous system have all gone through incredible change — and just like the earth after harvest, they need a season of restoration before new strength can grow.

In the rush of postpartum life, rest can feel impossible. But your body is quietly asking for it:
🌙 A few deep breaths that reach all the way down to your belly.
🌿 Gentle movement instead of constant doing.
🕯️ Support instead of self-judgment.

Pelvic floor dysfunction — things like leakage, heaviness, pain, or core instability — often appear when the body doesn’t get the chance to truly rest and rebuild.
Rest isn’t weakness; it’s wise recovery.

This season, honor your body’s harvest.
Slow down. Nourish yourself.
Healing happens in softness — not in hurry. 🍁

11/05/2025

This season, we’re giving thanks for the incredible wisdom of the female body. 🌿

Every breath, every heartbeat, every tiny muscle working behind the scenes — your body shows up for you every single day. 💛
From your core to your pelvic floor, it supports you when you laugh, lift, move, and rest.

So before the holiday hustle kicks in, pause for a moment of body gratitude.
✨ Thank your breath for grounding you.
✨ Thank your core for keeping you steady.
✨ Thank your pelvic floor for holding it all (literally).

Your body isn’t something to fix — it’s something to thank.
When we approach wellness with gratitude instead of pressure, healing feels a lot more like peace. 🍂

Wishing you a season of balance, nourishment, and rest — from our team to you. 🤎

10/27/2025

Don't GHOST your self-care!
We all do it — life gets busy, and self-care is the first thing to disappear. 👻

Between work, family, and taking care of everyone else, it’s easy to “ghost” your own needs. But your body always notices when you’re running on empty — through fatigue, tightness, tension, or that little ache that just won’t go away.

Your body doesn’t ask for much — just awareness, breath, and care. 🌿

When you push through exhaustion, your nervous system stays on high alert.
When you skip rest, your pelvic floor and core muscles often hold that tension, too — tightening to keep you “upright” when your energy is low.
Over time, that holding pattern can lead to pain, imbalance, or emotional burnout.

✨ Here’s the thing: self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s maintenance.
It’s what keeps your body grounded, balanced, and capable of doing all the beautiful things you do.

This spooky season, try a little anti-ghosting practice:
🌙 Take five deep breaths before you rush into the next task.
🧘‍♀️ Stretch your hips, unclench your jaw, and let your shoulders drop.
🍂 Say “no” when your body says it’s too much.
🕯️ Rest without guilt — because that’s when your body heals and resets.

You deserve the same compassion you give so freely to others.
So this Halloween, don’t ghost your self-care — show up for yourself like you would for someone you love. 💗

10/25/2025

Sometimes it feels like your hormones have brewed up a little magic of their own — one day you’re glowing and full of energy, and the next… you’re exhausted, bloated, and wondering what spell was cast overnight. 💫

But it’s not hocus pocus — it’s your body’s natural rhythm.
Hormones shift constantly throughout your cycle, and those changes affect much more than mood. They influence:
🌙 Energy and sleep
🌿 Digestion and bloating
💧 Fluid balance
💗 Muscle tone and pelvic floor health

When estrogen and progesterone rise and fall, they change how your tissues respond — even how your pelvic floor holds or releases tension. That’s why some days you may feel stronger or more stable, and other days more tender or fatigued.

Understanding these patterns means you can work with your body, not against it.
✨ Move gently on low-energy days.
✨ Stay hydrated and grounded during hormonal shifts.
✨ Rest when your body asks for it — that’s wisdom, not weakness.

Your hormones aren’t playing tricks on you — they’re communicating. And when you listen, the “hocus pocus” becomes harmony. 🌷
Hormones shift constantly throughout your cycle, and those changes affect much more than your mood. They influence:

10/24/2025

Sometimes the body whispers before it screams. 🕯️
That little leak when you laugh, the dull ache in your hips, the feeling of pressure that comes and goes — they might seem harmless, but they’re not “just part of getting older.”

These small, subtle changes can be your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s off.”
Ignoring them can let imbalance creep in, slowly turning whispers into shouts.

This spooky season, try tuning in instead of brushing it off. 💫
Awareness is the first step to healing — and prevention is always less scary than pain.

10/22/2025

👻 Stress doesn’t only live in your mind — sometimes, it hides in your body like a little ghost you can’t quite shake.

When life gets intense, your body goes into fight or flight — your shoulders rise, your breath shortens, your jaw tightens… and deep down, your pelvic floor tenses up, too.

That’s right — even the muscles you can’t see can hold onto fear, anxiety, and overwhelm. Over time, that tension can start to feel like:
🕸️ Pelvic pain or pressure
🕸️ Bladder urgency or leakage
🕸️ Constipation or discomfort during intimacy
🕸️ Tight hips or low back pain

It’s not a curse — it’s your body’s way of protecting you. But just like any good ghost story, there’s a way to release what’s haunting you. 💫

Try these simple ways to help your body let go of the tension:
🎃 Deep belly breathing — your breath and pelvic floor rise and fall together.
🕯️ Gentle stretching — unwind your hips, unclench your jaw, soften your shoulders.
🌙 Rest and reset — your body heals best when it feels safe and calm.

Your body remembers everything you’ve carried… but it also knows how to heal. 🧡
This season, let’s release the stress that’s been haunting our bodies — and make room for balance, warmth, and peace.

10/13/2025

Diagnostic Pelvic Floor Therapy vs. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

You may have heard both of these terms when it comes to pelvic floor care — but they’re not the same thing.
They're both designed to restore your pelvic function... they just support your pelvic health in different ways.

🩺 Diagnostic Pelvic Floor Therapy (PFT)
This starts in the physician’s office. The physician diagnoses and oversees the plan, while a pelvic health specialist uses advanced technology and lifestyle guidance to carry it out. Think of it as a medically supervised, highly targeted approach.

🏃 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT)
This is led by a physical therapist with training in women’s health. It focuses on overall body movement and function, helping the pelvic floor work in harmony with the rest of the body. It’s a more movement-based path to healing.

🌿 Both approaches are valuable — and the goal is the same: improving pelvic health and restoring quality of life!

09/19/2025

09/10/2025

❌Leaking isn’t just part of getting older.
❌Pain during intimacy isn’t something you should ‘push through.’
❌Pelvic pressure isn’t something you should just ignore.

Too often, people feel embarrassed to talk about pelvic floor concerns. These symptoms are common—but they’re not normal, and they don’t mean you have to live with them forever.

Talking to your OB-GYN is the first step to getting answers, support, and relief. The more we open the conversation, the more we can break the stigma together. 💜

👉 What questions have you always wondered about pelvic health but never felt comfortable asking? Drop them below (anonymously if you like), and let’s normalize the conversation!

07/17/2025

🚧 Barriers to Pelvic Floor Therapy: Why So Many Go Without Help

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions, but far too many never receive treatment.
Why?

Here are some of the most common barriers patients face:

🔹 Lack of awareness – Many patients (and even providers) don’t know pelvic floor therapy exists—or that it's effective.
🔹 Stigma & embarrassment – Symptoms like leaking, painful s*x, or bowel dysfunction can be hard to talk about.
🔹 Limited access – Rural areas and smaller towns often lack providers trained in pelvic health.
🔹 Cost & insurance issues – Coverage can be inconsistent, and high copays or out-of-network restrictions make ongoing care difficult.
🔹 Time & transportation – Weekly clinic visits aren’t realistic for everyone, especially new moms or those with mobility challenges.
🔹 Misdiagnosis or dismissal – Symptoms are often minimized, normalized, or misattributed to unrelated conditions.

💡 The result? People suffer in silence—thinking their symptoms are “normal” or untreatable.

But pelvic floor therapy is real, evidence-based care. And when patients can access it, outcomes improve.

👉 If you’re struggling with symptoms like pelvic pain, leaking, or heaviness, talk to your doctor. You don’t have to live with it.