Breving Physical Therapy

12/11/2025

Practicing gratitude isn’t just a mindset exercise, it actually has real physical benefits!

Being thankful can calm the nervous system, decrease anxiety, and even reduce bladder urgency by helping the bladder “settle.”

A few small ways to practice today:
🙏 Write down 3 things you're grateful for
🙏 Shift your focus when stress rises
🙏 Call or text someone just to say you're thankful for them

Also, the end of the year is getting busy! If you’ve met your deductible or want to get sessions in before the holidays arrive, now is the perfect time to reach out: https://tinyurl.com/28njdz3e

12/08/2025

Good news for anyone visiting downtown Evanston this holiday season. The City of Evanston is offering up to two hours of free parking each day from November 26, 2025, through January 1, 2026, through its “Holiday Parking: Free for 2025” promotion.

To redeem the offer, Park Evanston app users can enter the code Holiday2025 once per day per account. This makes holiday appointments and supporting local businesses much more convenient during the busy season.

A helpful perk if you're planning a visit to my clinic or spending time in our local shops and restaurants.

12/05/2025

I’m so grateful for these kind words from Genevieve. Hearing that she left her session feeling looser, more balanced, and more comfortable is exactly why I love this work.

If you’ve been dealing with balance issues, tightness, or pain that’s affecting your daily life, you don’t have to wait it out or “just live with it.”

I’m here to support you with one-on-one, personalized care.

📞 Reach out today to feel better too!

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12/03/2025

“Why do we spend so much time on breathing in pelvic floor therapy?”

This is the question I get most often from my clients.

In this video, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest reasons your breath matters more than you think. 🌬️

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12/02/2025

Why is posture so important for pelvic floor health?
Because your core muscles (including the pelvic floor) function best when your body is in good alignment.

When we spend long hours slouched forward (hello, phones, laptops, and car seats), we create downward pressure on the pelvic floor. Over time, that pressure adds up.

As we age, a rounded “humpback” posture can even increase the risk of pelvic organ prolapse in women.

The encouraging part? Improving posture doesn’t require perfection, just awareness. Small daily adjustments can make a big difference in how your core and pelvic floor function.

Sit tall, breathe deeply, and let your muscles support you the way they were designed to. 💙

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

I’m so grateful for every patient who walks through my door. Grateful for your trust, your courage, your curiosity, and your willingness to care for your body in new ways.

Wishing you a day filled with good food, good company, and a pelvic floor that behaves itself. 😉

Gratitude is good for your nervous system, after all.

11/27/2025

Gratitude is an Attitude - https://mailchi.mp/797b4cf82455/free-downtown-holiday-parking-schedule-end-of-2023-appointments-17326113
This month's newsletter includes how an attitude of gratitude can improve our health plus important end of year updates. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with you and have a career where I help others. I appreciate your trust and including me in your health journey. Click the link to read more!

11/14/2025

Your body shouldn’t feel like a problem to solve; it should feel like a place you can live in with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re rebuilding postpartum, managing pelvic floor challenges, or recovering from pain or injury, you deserve care that’s compassionate, personalized, and grounded in expertise.

In my practice, you’ll receive one-on-one physical therapy in a calm, private space where you’re truly seen and supported. Together, we’ll work to restore movement, strength, and confidence, so you can get back to the activities that matter most to you.

📍 Located in Evanston
📲 Schedule your first visit here: https://tinyurl.com/28njdz3e

11/12/2025

Did you know poor posture can affect more than your back?
Neck pain, headaches, and even breathing can be affected by how we sit and stand every day, often becoming noticeable mid-week.

This Wednesday, take a moment to swipe through these five quick tips that will help you fight the hump! 🐪

10/23/2025

👀 Did you know that even “just a little” leaking with coughing, sneezing, or exercise isn’t something you have to live with?

While incontinence after pregnancy is very common, it’s not “normal.” The good news is, physical therapy offers non-invasive treatments that really help.

If you’ve been telling yourself “it’s just a little,” know that it can often get worse with additional pregnancies or during menopause. Addressing it now means you can stay active and confident for years to come.

You don’t have to live with wet pants. Reach out anytime, I’d love to help.

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10/21/2025

Are pain, leaking, or movement issues keeping you from living fully?

Hi, I’m Dr. Kathy Breving, PT, DPT. For over 18 years, I’ve specialized in pelvic floor therapy, pregnancy & postpartum recovery, and orthopedic rehab here in Evanston.

When you come in, you’ll always get:
✨ One-on-one, personalized treatment
✨ A holistic approach that looks at the whole body
✨ A private, calm, spa-like setting

Whether you’re a new mom, training for a marathon, or simply tired of being held back by pain, physical therapy can make a real difference.

📍 Located in downtown Evanston
📞 Call or message me to book your first appointment — let’s get you back to the things you love.

Kathy Breving provides one-on-one Physical Therapy specializing in Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy, Postnatal, and Orthopedics in Evanston and Chicago Northshore. Treats urinary incontinence, bladder urgency, constipation, IBS, encopresis, back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, SI joint, fibromyalgia, EDS, prola...

10/20/2025

Running shouldn’t come with:

❌ Leaking when you cough, sneeze, or push the pace
❌ Hip, back, or pelvic pain
❌ A sense that your core just isn’t supporting you

These are often signs of deep core or pelvic floor weakness, poor mechanics, or imbalances.

But here’s the good news: with the right screening and treatment, you _can_ run strong again, even after pregnancy or years away.

New guidelines suggest waiting 3–6 months after childbirth before returning to running, and only after being screened for leg, core, and pelvic floor strength by a physical therapist.

You don’t have to push through pain or leakage. Let’s get you back to running with confidence. 💪

Follow the link in my bio to book your session.

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