Empower Yourself PT: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

10/09/2025

Our care coordinator extraordinaire Alison is in and out of the office this week between rehearsals while she lives her best ballerina life. Catch Alison at MATCH this Friday performing* in Obsession.

Break a leg, Alison!

*Alison's performance is brought to you by lots and lots of pelvic floor physical therapy 😅

https://matchouston.org/events/2025/obsession

05/09/2025

Power duo moment 💪🏼✨ Dr. Karen popped into our Woodlands clinic to catch up with Dr. Leslie — always inspiring when our team comes together!

25/08/2025

🌸 August is National Breastfeeding Month 🌸

At Empower Yourself PT, we know that breastfeeding isn’t always easy. Many new moms experience challenges along the way — including the discomfort of clogged milk ducts.

🚫 Don’t let a clogged duct turn into mastitis!

Our PTs in Bellaire offer specialized treatments to help clear blockages, typically in 1-2 visits.

💜 Relief is within reach! Call us today to schedule an appointment.

22/08/2025

📚✏️ Back to School = Back to YOU 💆‍♀️💪

If you’re anything like us, you probably spent all summer putting off your own appointments while the kids were home. But now that school is back in session... it’s your turn.

✨ Time to get back on track with self-care.
✨ Time to finally schedule that pelvic floor physical therapy session.
✨ Time to feel strong and supported again.

Whether you’re healing postpartum, dealing with leakage, managing pelvic pain, or just want to reconnect with your body—our pelvic floor physical therapists are here for you.

📅 Let’s get you on the schedule—your body will thank you.
www.empoweryourselfpt.com

15/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ It’s National Relaxation Day! 🧘‍♂️

And what better time to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of the body that needs to relax…👉 Your pelvic floor muscles.

💻 Peep our blog post to learn why pelvic floor relaxation matters (and even more cues to help you relax):
https://www.empoweryourselfpt.com/blog-whypelvicfloorphysicaltherapy/let-it-go-why-relaxing-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-matters

09/08/2025

Happening today! Heart of Houston Birth & Wellness Center

07/08/2025

Dr. Karen shares one of her favorite cues to help patients understand a pelvic floor muscle contraction.

Did you know we wrote a whole blog post about kegels (aka pelvic floor contraction)?

Check it out here: https://www.empoweryourselfpt.com/blog-whypelvicfloorphysicaltherapy/to-kegel-or-not-to-kegel-myth-versus-fact

05/08/2025

“Sometimes it’s just about better body mechanics.” — Dr. Karen Kowenski

From adolescents to adults, pelvic floor issues like prolapse and urinary leakage are common but NOT normal—and they’re definitely not something you have to live with.

In this Katie Couric Media article, Dr. Karen Kowenski of Empower Yourself PT shares real-life insights into how small lifestyle shifts—like posture, movement patterns, or even how you sit on the toilet—can make a big difference in pelvic health.

Read the full article:
https://katiecouric.com/health/what-is-pelvic-organ-prolapse/

And how it impacts urinary frequency.

05/08/2025

Kegels are the layman’s word for contracting your pelvic floor muscles. While they are NOT the be all, end all of pelvic floor physical therapy, sometimes they are helpful for some people.

Here's Dr Leslie's favorite cue for helping her patients learn how to contract their pelvic floor muscles.

Not sure if kegels are right for you? Not sure you're even doing them correctly? Reach out today to schedule a pelvic floor evaluation! www.empoweryourselfpt.com

04/08/2025

💪 What Is a Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction?

A pelvic floor muscle contraction—often called a kegel—is when you intentionally engage the muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.

These muscles sit like a hammock or sling at the base of your pelvis. When you contract them, you're lifting and tightening those muscles.

But here’s the key: it’s not about squeezing your thighs or holding your breath—it's about finding and isolating those deep pelvic muscles.

We asked our team to share their favorite cues to help contract the pelvic floor.

Here's Dr. Sima's favorite cue 🥤

02/08/2025

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31/07/2025

Why does pelvic floor relaxation matter?

Your pelvic floor muscles do so much to support your bladder, bowels, sexual function, and even your posture. But when these muscles are too tight or unable to relax properly, they can become a hidden source of discomfort!

And that’s where pelvic floor physical therapy comes in. Through breathwork, manual techniques, and more, PFPT helps you retrain your muscles to let go and release tension.

Dr. Karen shares her favorite cue to help you relax your pelvic floor muscles! Struggling with a tense pelvic floor? Reach out to make an appointment today!

www.empoweryourselfpt.com