Dr. Rivka Friedman Physical Therapy for Women

Dr. Rivka Friedman Physical Therapy for Women Specializing in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy & Postpartum Care.

Please visit our website www.drrivkafriedman.com for information on conditions treated and testimonials!

02/26/2026

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Recent patient wins! 💜💪🏻🎉 What are you ready to work on? ...
02/25/2026

Recent patient wins! 💜💪🏻🎉 What are you ready to work on? Come join us!

Recent patient wins! 💜💪🏻🎉 What are you ready to work on? ...
02/25/2026

Recent patient wins! 💜💪🏻🎉 What are you ready to work on? Come join us!

Pain with intimacy is often a complex and emotionally charged problem that deserves proper evaluation and empathy, not o...
01/22/2026

Pain with intimacy is often a complex and emotionally charged problem that deserves proper evaluation and empathy, not oversimplification or dismissal. I’m here for you 💜

01/15/2026

Looking for trusted pelvic health resources all in one place? 💜

On my website, you’ll find a carefully curated Resources section with professionals, tools, and support I trust and regularly recommend to my patients.

In this reel, I’ll show you exactly where to find it and how to navigate there easily.

💜 Visit the website

💜 Click on the Resources section

💜 Explore trusted support beyond the clinic

You don’t have to navigate pelvic health alone, support matters.

Posture isn’t about standing stiff or forcing yourself upright, it’s about support and balance. 💜When your pelvis, rib c...
01/13/2026

Posture isn’t about standing stiff or forcing yourself upright, it’s about support and balance. 💜

When your pelvis, rib cage, and head are aligned, your pelvic floor can do its job with less strain and more ease. Small posture adjustments like stacking your “domes” (pelvic floor, diaphragm, crown of your head), then lengthening through the crown of your head can make a meaningful difference in how your body feels throughout the day.

Support your posture, and you support your pelvic floor.


01/12/2026

A gentle breath for anyone holding tension. 💜

This breathing pattern invites the body out of protection and into ease:
💜 Keep the chest relaxed
💜 Let the breath move your pelvic floor downward as you
inhale

No forcing. No pushing.
Just space, release, and calm.

Sometimes healing starts with a single breath.


01/08/2026

Posture matters for your pelvic floor. 💜

Try this simple alignment check:
💜 Stack your rib cage over your pelvis
💜 Stack your head over both
💜 Imagine a string lifting you gently through the crown of your head

This helps reduce unnecessary strain and supports better pelvic floor and core function.
Follow for more pelvic health tips.


Stress doesn’t just affect your mind, it affects your pelvic floor. 💜When the nervous system stays in fight-or-flight, t...
01/06/2026

Stress doesn’t just affect your mind, it affects your pelvic floor. 💜

When the nervous system stays in fight-or-flight, the pelvic floor often guards by tightening.
Diaphragmatic breathing helps regulate this response by calming the system, reducing muscle holding, and restoring natural coordination between breath and pelvic floor.

A calmer system supports:
💜 Reduced tension
💜 Decreased pain
💜 Improved bladder control

Breathing isn’t “just breathing” it’s a powerful therapeutic tool.


01/05/2026

Diaphragmatic breathing is a whole-body breath that supports the pelvic floor, core, and nervous system.

Instead of lifting the chest, the breath gently expands the belly and rib cage, allowing the diaphragm and pelvic floor to move together as a team.

This type of breathing helps:

💜 Release excess tension in the pelvic floor

💜 Calm the nervous system and reduce “fight or flight”

💜 Improve coordination between breath, core, and pelvic floor

💜 Create a sense of ease, safety, and control in the body

Simple, gentle, and powerful, this is often where healing begins.


01/02/2026

Pelvic pain doesn’t always look obvious and it’s often misunderstood. 💜

If your pain increases with sitting, feels worse around intimacy or your cycle, or shows up as a pulling or tight sensation during daily movement, your pelvic floor may be involved.

These clues are your body’s way of asking for support, not something to ignore or push through.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help identify the root cause and guide your body toward relief.


12/30/2025

Pelvic pain can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re not getting clear answers. 💜

If you’re experiencing pain with sitting, intimacy, or around your cycle, pelvic floor physical therapy may be an important part of your healing. This approach focuses on reducing muscle tension, improving mobility, and supporting the body as a whole.

I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your symptoms, what may be contributing to them, and how pelvic floor PT can help.

Click the link in my bio to learn more.


Address

17021 NE 6th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL
33162

Telephone

+19543993241

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