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The Connection Between Breathing and Pelvic Floor Function
3212w Breathing may not be the first thing you think about when you hear the words pelvic floor health. During pregnancy, however, the way you…
When Should You Use a Pregnancy Support Belt for Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain during pregnancy can make simple movements feel harder than they should. Walking, rolling over in bed, standing from a chair, climbing stairs, or…
Are Kegels Always the Answer During Pregnancy?
Kegels are one of the most common exercises people hear about during pregnancy, but they are not always the whole answer. Your pelvic floor does…
Safe Pregnancy Exercises by Trimester: What Your Body Actually Needs
Your body does not need the same kind of support in early pregnancy that it needs later on. As posture, pressure, balance, and mobility change,…
How to Support Your Pelvic Floor for a Stronger, More Comfortable Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to the body, and many of those changes affect how your body moves, stabilizes, and manages pressure. While some discomfort can…
How to Prevent Pelvic Floor Issues Before and After Pregnancy
Pelvic floor problems do not always begin after delivery. Many of the patterns that contribute to pressure, weakness, tension, or poor coordination start during pregnancy,…
Common Pregnancy Pains Explained: The Pelvic Floor Connection
If you’re dealing with back pain, pelvic discomfort, or sharp pulling sensations during pregnancy, you’re not alone—but those symptoms are not random. Most pregnancy-related pain…
Pelvic Floor Spasm: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Pelvic floor disorders are varied and complex health problems that can significantly impact your quality of life. As of 2008, nearly 24% of women in…
What’s the Difference Between a Chin Tuck and Cervical Retraction?
Neck pain affects millions of people each year and can interfere with everything from work productivity to sleep quality. Whether the discomfort stems from poor…
Pelvic Pain While Walking: Causes, Prevention, & Treatment
Pelvic pain is unfortunately common. Many people will experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives, and for some, it can become a recurring…
How To Relieve Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Dos and Don’ts
Pelvic pain is incredibly common during pregnancy as your body adjusts to support your growing baby. Shifting joints, stretching ligaments, and added weight can trigger…
Why You’re Not Healing Even After Rest and Time Off
Rest is usually the first piece of advice people hear after an injury or flare-up. And sometimes, it helps, at least temporarily. But if you've…
How We Evaluate Movement Patterns to Customize Treatment
Movement tells us everything. At PT Effect, we use advanced movement evaluations to build customized orthopedic physical therapy programs that restore function, improve strength, and…
5 Signs You Might Need Physical Therapy That People Often Ignore
When people think of physical therapy, they usually picture someone recovering from surgery or a major injury. But the truth is, PT can help long…
