Body Connect Health & Wellness

Body Connect Health & Wellness Progressive PT and wellness practice in the heart of Washington, DC, committed to providing gender-inclusive pelvic health and manual therapy services.

At Body Connect Health & Wellness, we specialize in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Myofascial Release and other Wellness Services that offer the best results in reducing pain, restoring good body alignment and improving levels of energy and vitality.

At Body Connect, you can expect a unique, highly-personalized and multi-faceted treatment plan, as well as plenty of quality one-on-one time with your Physical Therapist. Additionally, we maintain very strong partnerships with many other local providers in order to help enhance your healing journey. Our team of experienced clinical experts cannot wait to meet you!

Nearly 9 out of 10 postpartum folks have pain when they first return to s*xual activity after childbirth. According to t...
05/06/2020

Nearly 9 out of 10 postpartum folks have pain when they first return to s*xual activity after childbirth. According to the British Journal of Medicine, up to 36% of birth parents can experience painful s*x 6 months postpartum. Painful s*x, or “dyspareunia” is defined as the persistent ge***al and/or pelvic pain that occurs before, during, or after penetrative or non-penetrative s*xual activity.
Some causes of postpartum dyspareunia are:
❌ Low estrogen
❌ Scar tissue
❌ Involuntary pelvic floor muscle spasms
Some easy tips to help manage these symptoms:
✅ Topical estrogen (with guidance from a doctor)
✅ Scar tissue massage
✅ Pelvic floor stretches
If you’re experiencing painful s*x, schedule a consult with one of our licensed pelvic PTs. BCHW is now open for telehealth (link in bio) and we can provide education, personalized tips & tricks, and make formal recommendations for product use and continued care. If you have any questions, DM us or comment below!

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04/09/2020

If you’re ready to be your own PT, raid your pantry and check out Hannah’s tips and tricks for how to foam roll using canned goods!

Remember that self-releases ARE NOT a replacement for PT appointments. If you’re experiencing any discomfort with this technique, please schedule a virtual session with one of our licensed physical therapists via www.bodyconnecthw.com

04/09/2020

If you’re ready to be your own PT, grab a utensil and check out Hannah’s tips and tricks for how to perform self-massage (we think you're really going to be OVER THE SPOON for these).

Remember that self-releases ARE NOT a replacement for PT appointments. If you’re experiencing any discomfort with this technique, please schedule a virtual session with one of our licensed physical therapists via www.bodyconnecthw.com

04/08/2020

Whether it’s a baseball or golf ball, spherical items are the perfect shape for relaxing tight spots throughout the body ⚾️⚾️

If you’re ready to be your own PT, check out Hannah’s tips and tricks for how to perform self-releases (we think you're really going to HAVE A BALL with these)

Remember that self-releases ARE NOT a replacement for PT appointments. If you’re experiencing any discomfort with this technique, please schedule a virtual session with one of our licensed physical therapists via www.bodyconnecthw.com!

03/26/2020

Have you been stuck typing at your dining room table? Getting tired of sitting all day? Missing your daily commute? If your b***y needs a boost, check out Marisa’s tips for how to take care in your chair!

03/25/2020

Whether you’re binge watching your favorite shows or working from home, how many hours are you spending on your sofa?

If your back could use a break, check out Marisa’s tips for how to feel a little less “ouch” while using your couch!

Do you have any recommendations on what’s worked for you? DM us or comment below!

BCHW, now open for telehealth! Visit our website (www.bodyconnecthw.com) or email us at admin@bodyconnecthw.com to sched...
03/24/2020

BCHW, now open for telehealth! Visit our website (www.bodyconnecthw.com) or email us at admin@bodyconnecthw.com to schedule!

With telehealth we can:
- Perform initial evaluations
- Answer questions about maintaining care
- Prescribe or update home exercises
- Review self-treatment/self-care strategies
- Screen for posture, ergonomics, motion, and strength
- Recommend referrals for advanced medical care
- Provide education to partners/family for at-home manual work
- Inspect movement mechanics and ensure safety during exercise
- Evaluate and adjust work-from-home stations to help maintain healthy postural habits outside the office

03/24/2020

Not used to working from home? Back, neck, or shoulders bothering you? Sounds like your work station isn't ergonomically sound! 😱

This week only, check out Marisa's daily tips for how to make your work station WORK for you!

BCHW: Now open for Telehealth!At Body Connect Health And Wellness, we are invested in helping you maintain your health i...
03/20/2020

BCHW: Now open for Telehealth!

At Body Connect Health And Wellness, we are invested in helping you maintain your health in this time of social-distancing. Although our physical office will be closed until further notice, we are excited to offer virtual appointments in 15-minute increments.

In these appointments we can:
* Answer questions you may have about maintaining care
* Inspect form and ensure safety during functional motion
* Review self-treatment and self-care strategies
* Perform evaluations for new patients
* Screen for posture, ergonomics, motion, and strength
* Provide education to partners/family for at-home manual work
* Evaluate work-from-home stations to help maintain
healthy postural habits outside the office

Please email us directly at admin@bodyconnecthw.com to get scheduled today!

We look forward to e-seeing you soon!
Your BCHW team

We are excited to announce that we are hiring! Here is a little info about us and who we are looking for....BCHW is a sm...
02/27/2020

We are excited to announce that we are hiring! Here is a little info about us and who we are looking for....
BCHW is a small, cash-based, private physical therapy practice in West End DC.
We are looking for a licensed physical therapist with >5 years of experience treating patients of all genders with pelvic floor dysfunction and who is comfortable working with LGBTQIA+ identified folks.
The position is part-time (with an opportunity to transition to full-time as the therapist’s caseload builds).
We are particularly interested in hiring a PT with a strong background in:
❇️ Neuromuscular re-education
❇️ Strength training
❇️ Pelvic floor dysfunction & pain (including pregnant & postpartum populations)
❇️ Lumbo/pelvic/hip dysfunction
❇️ Joint hypermobility
At BCHW we strive to create an enjoyable and safe working environment with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package and have a strong commitment to staff education.
If interested, please send your resume with CV to marisa@bodyconnecthw.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

To self check to see if you have a diastasis...Lie on your back with knees bent. Place 2-3 fingers in the middle of your...
01/30/2020

To self check to see if you have a diastasis...
Lie on your back with knees bent. Place 2-3 fingers in the middle of your belly button (finger pads facing you). Do a crunch (lifting your head and shoulders off the ground) and see how many fingers you can get between the left and right ‘six pack muscles’ (i.e the re**us abdominus)
Now, it’s important to note that a narrower separation is not always a true reflection of how ‘💪🏾your core is’. For example you could have 4 finger width separation AND still have a strong core or have what we consider as a functional diastasis. This is because you can generate good strength or tension (through your deep abdominal muscles and the connective tissue). So while you do this crunch test and note the finger width separation, also consider assessing..
➡️ The length: How far up (towards your ribs) and down (towards your p***c bone) do you feel the separation?
➡️ The depth: How deep into your body can you stick your fingers before you feel resistance. Is the depth shallow, moderate or deep?)
➡️ The tension from the tissue underneath (i.e.a firm feeling): That midline connective tissue right in the middle of your belly ( linea alba) - when you try to tighten your abdominal muscles, is it firm or quite loose in the middle?
Once you take your fingers away and stay in the crunch, also check if your belly caves in (“doming”); or does it lift upward (“coning”)? Both occur when the linea alba is thinned our and not as supportive as it could be.
These are all very helpful baseline measurements to take to help track changes once you start your own rehab.
The picture in the caption for example is my DRA about 4 yrs ago. Results of my assessment were..
❇️ The width: 3 finger width separation
❇️The length of my diastasis spanned from just under my ribs → p***c bone (but wider at my belly button)
❇️Depth: very deep!😳
❇️ Amount of tension on linea alba: Only mild tension felt and belly ‘cones’ with crunch.

What did you find?🧐

Let’s start by talking about one of the most common and talked about postpartum issues: Diastasis recti. .Diastasis Re**...
01/23/2020

Let’s start by talking about one of the most common and talked about postpartum issues: Diastasis recti. .
Diastasis Re**us Abdominis or Diastasis Recti (DRA) refers to a gap between the two sides of the re**us abdominus (“six-pack”) muscles. For some postpartum folks, DRA can resolve on it’s own post pregnancy. For others, like me..., more support is needed. .
Who’s more at risk of having it? If you..
❇️ carried multiple babies 👶🏽👶🏽
❇️ carried a large baby ❇️ have a small stature and are fit
❇️ are > 35 yrs old .
The causes of DRA?.. Well.., pregnancy is the most common one. As the baby grows and the uterus expands, the re**us abdominus (RA) muscles separate to accommodate its size. The uterus, intestines and the other organs rely on the linea alba (the thin layer of connective tissue that connects the two RA) to hold them in place. This excess pressure coupled with pregnancy hormones, causes the linea alba to soften and weaken.
After the baby is born, the RA separation is still there. About 8 wks later, if the separation is > 2cm (or about 2 to 2.5 finger width) it’s considered a diastasis recti.
The linea alba and core muscles (transverse abdominus, diaphragm, multifidus, pelvic floor) work to gently resist the pressure placed on them from the internal organs. Basically they help to keep your internal organs put! With DRA, the core muscles have a harder time resisting that pressure.
So while DRA on its own is not painful, if it goes unaddressed for a long time it can lead to..
➡️ Hernias
➡️ Low back and pelvic girdle pain
➡️ Urinary incontinence
➡️ Prolapse
Next we’ll talk about to check to see if you have a diastasis.

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Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
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