Pinnacle Women's Therapeutics

03/11/2024

Hormone health certainly affects our pelvic health and the solution is multifaceted.

We are often burning the candle at both ends and then paying the price with excess estrogen and increased PMS symptoms. Seriously not fun.

These lifestyle tips are more for those not taking hormones which make it harder to track and listen to our natural cycles. So if someone IS taking hormones, I would look into the necessity of supplementing with magnesium as well to help your body metabolize the hormones better.

In a world that tells us to go go go, sometimes what our body is asking for is to pause and check in.

Hope this helps. 🥰

09/19/2023

Pelvic therapy sessions typically involve an assessment of your condition, manual techniques to improve mobility and flexibility, individualized exercises and activities to help you reach your goals, education on how to prevent further injury or pain, and instruction on proper posture, body mechanics and other lifestyle changes.You should dress in comfortable, loose clothing that allows you to move easily and doesn’t restrict circulation. Depending on your condition, your pelvic therapist may also recommend special shoes or a brace. You should also bring any paperwork related to your medical history, including x-rays, ultrasounds, and doctor’s notes. We're here for you on your health and wellness journey!
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08/24/2023

07/26/2023

We’re here for you! Let’s get started on your health and wellness journey

07/18/2023

We still have spots open!!!

Invest in yourself and a variety of self-care activities that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Our spa night includes self administered facials made with all natural and organic ingredients made specifically to create a glow from the inside out. Pinnacle Women's Therapeutics will also be sharing valuable information about women's physical health. Take home a special gift as well as a whole new outlook on self-care & your own health-care.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to take care of yourself and connect with others in the community. Bring your friends and make it a girls' night out or come solo and make new friends. We can't wait to see you there!

05/24/2023

SO MUCH JUST HAPPENED TO OUR BODIES in the process of carrying and delivering our baby. Absolutely EVERY body system was altered in the process. Bladder was sat on, bowels were cramped for space (hello constipation), joints were stretched and possibly strained, the pelvis shifted, the back muscles worked overtime to hold us up, neck and upper back gets strained holding our new baby, and let’s talk about that PELVIC FLOOR after delivery or C-SECTION SCAR!

Typically we are given a go-ahead to go back to having s*x and participating in running, crossfit, etc. at our 6 week postpartum visit with our birth provider. But sadly, no assessments are done of our muscles, joints, or core and pelvic floor to determine that we are actually in fact SAFE to go back to these things without significant risk to our healing body.

A thorough POSTPARTUM ASSESSMENT administered by our Pelvic Floor Therapists is both medically justified AND CRUCIAL to ensure the best postpartum recovery.

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05/18/2023

It's still Pelvic Pain Awareness Month and we are back to remind you that you are NOT ALONE in your pain!

Pelvic pain affects millions of women throughout the US and they often suffer in silence. Not knowing what is wrong, who can help can help, or even talking with a medical provider that is not trained in this issue can result in years of unnecessary and very treatable pain.

Pelvic floor pain can include experiencing pain with s*x, prolonged sitting or standing, bike riding, or the feeling of recurrent UTIs with negative urine cultures. It can also be the source of low back pain when other treatments have failed.

Pelvic Pain Symptoms
Symptoms of pain can include burning or sharp sensations, a chronic dull ache, or sharp, dull, or tearing pain with in*******se. Pelvic floor pain can radiate into the lower abdomen, groin, sacrum, tailbone as well as low back.

Pelvic Pain can be linked to many issues including:

Over-tight pelvic floor muscles

Vulvodynia

Interstitial Cystitis

Endometriosis

Pudendal Nerve distribution pain or Pudendal Neuralgia

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

IBS and other abdominal conditions

Tailbone Pain

Re**al Pain

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05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day from all of us here at Pinnacle! We are always cheering you on, and are so grateful for a day to celebrate YOU and all that you do! ⁠
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What's a fun Mother's Day memory or tradition you love?⁠
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We love hearing from you!!

05/09/2023

May is pelvic pain awareness month! You are not alone in your pain, and we are HERE FOR YOU! Here are some variations of pelvic pain we treat here at Pinnacle:

Over-tight pelvic floor muscles
Vulvodynia
Interstitial Cystitis
Endometriosis
Pudendal Nerve distribution pain or Pudendal Neuralgia
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
IBS and other abdominal conditions
Tailbone Pain
Re**al Pain

Symptoms of pain can include burning or sharp sensations, a chronic dull ache, or sharp, dull, or tearing pain with in*******se. Pelvic floor pain can radiate into the lower abdomen, groin, sacrum, tailbone as well as low back.

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05/06/2023

Pelvic physical therapists commonly see women for pregnancy related issues like back pain, pelvic pain, new onset of bladder leaks, and more. But did you know that one of our superpowers is helping women PREPARE THEIR BODIES FOR BIRTH?!

IT IS TIME for us to EMPOWER our fellow WOMEN so that they feel 100% PREPARED for their births NO MATTER the circumstances.

We have found that an ASSESSMENT early in the 2nd Trimester has been INCREDIBLY VALUABLE to pregnant women in preparing for their birth. We call this BIRTH COACHING.

And the BEST part??

Our pregnant clients are set up for a MUCH better healing journey postpartum, because they have ALREADY learned how to connect to their core and pelvic floor muscles with their breath which is CRUCIAL to heal fully postpartum.

Birth Coaching is ideal for:

First time mothers

Women who would like a successful vaginal birth after c-section

Women looking to prevent re-injury to the pelvic floor

Moms who have already been dealing with pelvic floor issues such as pelvic pain, bladder leaks, or other musculoskeletal issues.

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05/04/2023

Did you know that it is reported that up to 1 in 5 women will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder like postpartum depression? While 75% percent do not receive any treatment at all which can have negative impacts on yourself and those around you. Maternal Mental Health Disorders can happen prenatally, perinatally, or postpartum. A common misconception is that these disorders dissipate over time; however, some symptoms can last for years after delivery and can begin anytime within the first year postpartum.

Many of the signs of postpartum depression can overlap with postpartum anxiety. It’s common for people with postpartum depression to experience signs of postpartum anxiety though not everyone with postpartum anxiety is depressed.

Postpartum depression is diagnosed when at least 5 depressive symptoms are present for at least 2 weeks:
Depressed mood (subjective or observed) is present most of the day
Loss of interest or pleasure, most of the day
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Psychomotor retardation or agitation
Worthlessness or guilt
Loss of energy or fatigue
Suicidal ideation or attempt and recurrent thoughts of death
Impaired concentration or indecisiveness
Change in weight or appetite (weight change 5% over 1 month)

Postpartum anxiety is associated with:
Excessive or extreme worrying, not with sadness, that feels like it never stops
Excessive worries that are related to the baby, like nursing, feeding, social interactions, or returning to work
Feeling of panic or overwhelm with fearful thoughts
Poor concentration or disrupted sleep
Heart palpitations
Feelings of guilt
Fear of being left alone with baby or fear of leaving baby alone with other family or caregiver

When it comes to maternal mental health disorders, there is absolutely nothing more important than seeking help. We often find people coming into Pinnacle Women’s Therapeutics not knowing where to get help and even embarrassed or fearful to ask for help. There is an abundance of resources available. If you’re having feelings that just won’t go away, here are some resources for you:
In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Perinatal Support Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/for-parents/
Baby Blues Connection: https://www.babybluesconnection.org/

You are not alone. You are not at fault for these feelings. Your mental health matters!

05/02/2023

A peek at our camera roll! Lots of exercise, empowerment and empathy here at Pinnacle. Plus a ton of smiles!
Here are some of what our experts treat:
PELVIC PAIN
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PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
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BLADDER HEALTH
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POSTPARTUM CARE
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LACTATION SUPPORT
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POST ABDOMINAL SURGERY
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CONSTIPATION & BOWEL HEALTH
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
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NECK PAIN
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HIP & KNEE PAIN
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05/01/2023

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a weeklong campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or postpartum. It's important to know that you are not alone in this experience and there are resources out there!
If you're in the Portland/Vancouver area, reach out to Baby Blues Connection here https://www.babybluesconnection.org/
or call/text them at this number 1-800-557-8375 anytime.

If you know of other resources in your area or ours, please share them below!!

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04/22/2023

THANK YOU!! We love what we do, and our community of women constantly keep us inspired. We believe that women DESERVE expert care in a safe, positive environment that we would want for our closest friends and family. We believe in holistic care that respects that healing is physical, cellular, and emotional. We will never tell our patients to just do Kegels. We believe that our bodies are amazing and meant to heal. We are here to listen and respect that our patients’ journeys are unique and they deserve our compassion and expert skill as we form a partnership to help them recover.
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04/18/2023

Holistic Whole Body Healing Starts With Being Able to P**p!

How can we resolve constipation?

1. Hydrate! Dehydration can make constipation much worse. Drinking ½ our body weight in ounces per day is the goal

2. Get Moving. Our gut really needs our body to move to get the gut moving. Regular moderate exercise can really help and this can be anything!

3. Belly breathing is definitely our friend for constipation. It brings our body into the “rest and digest” mode and out of “fight or flight." This can be easily integrated into our daily life by taking slow belly breaths before sleep each night, while driving, or holding our baby.

4. Getting fiber in our diet. We really need fibrous foods that require us to chew. If you find yourself eating meals that don’t require your mouth to work much, you may struggle with constipation.

5. Magnesium can help with both energy as well as with constipation. There are multiple forms of magnesium, so some can be more helpful than others for this purpose. Magnesium citrate or hydroxide are good examples for help with constipation

6. Work with a pelvic PT to be sure you can access all the other ways in which constipation can be resolved!

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