Vagus Nerve Support for Digestion
Written by Karen Bruno, PT We think of digestive processes as all happening in the stomach and intestines. However, the tenth cranial nerve, also known as the vagus nerve, plays a critical…
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Yin Yoga Stretches for Pelvic Floor Tension Release
Written by Marzena Bard, PTA Daily stretching is important for flexibility, preventing injury during exercise, and general musculoskeletal health, but some people may find that their stretching routine is not as effective…
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What Exercises Are Good for Improving Pelvic Health?
The muscles of the pelvic floor – the levator ani muscles, the coccygeus muscle, and the connective tissue in the region – span the whole area underneath the pelvis and support and…
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Pelvic Health & Disordered Eating
Written By Katelyn Sheehan, PT Around the holidays and the new year there is a lot of focus on celebration and on trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Usually this includes changes…
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How to Train Your Bladder/ I Pee Too Often!
Written By Bryn Zolty, PT Do you know where every bathroom is when you leave the house? Do you pee more often than your friends and family? Do you ever leak urine…
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How to Help Your Abdominal Muscles Immediately after Delivery
As a pelvic physical therapist there are many things I would have liked to have done differently immediately after giving birth to my daughter. If I had to pick one exercise to…