Pelvic Balance PT (@pelvicbalancept)

Your postpartum journey is not happening in a vacuum. ❤️ Two moms can have babies at the exact same time, love their children just as deeply, and have completely different postpartum experiences because the resources around them are completely different. One mom may have: ✨ A supportive partner…

✨ Your C-section scar is more than what you see on the surface. ✨ A C-section involves multiple layers of tissue, and as those tissues heal, they can develop stiffness, reduced mobility, and adhesions. 🩷 This can contribute to that familiar “C-section shelf” or overhang — but it can also affect…

Maybe the “it’s kind of chic” trend is a little bit of a flex. ✨ And you know what? I think that’s okay. Because I’m proud of this life. 🥹❤️ I’m proud of the business I built. 💻✨ And proud that I finally learned success doesn’t always mean making it bigger. 📈➡️🧘‍♀️ I’m proud to be strong enough…

🎒 Back-to-school season means new routines, new schedules, and often a whole lot more stress! As life gets busier, your pelvic floor can feel the effects too. Long days sitting, increased stress, changes in exercise, holding your bladder between activities, and poor core support can all contribute…

Pelvic floor therapy is one of the most effective, evidence-based ways to treat pelvic floor dysfunction—and it’s often life-changing 💜 Instead of masking symptoms, it addresses the root cause: how your muscles, nerves, breathing, and coordination are working together (or not). Whether someone is…

💜 Have a rectocele? A small change in your toilet posture may make a big difference. If you have a rectocele (where the rectum bulges into the vaginal wall), stool can sometimes collect in the "pocket," making bowel movements feel incomplete or difficult. 🚽 Leaning your trunk slightly backward…

August is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Awareness Month 💜✨ and your pelvic health matters more than you think 🙌 If you’re dealing with leaks, urgency, pain, or just not feeling like yourself—your body is asking for support, not silence 🧠💫 Strong pelvic health means better bladder control, less…

🧠🤍 Your brain and your gut are constantly talking to each other. Stress isn't "just in your head." When stress becomes chronic, your body releases cortisol, and over time, elevated cortisol can increase gut permeability ("leaky gut") by affecting the integrity of your intestinal lining. This may…

💜 July is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 💛 Blood in the urine is NEVER “just aging.” Urgency that comes out of nowhere is NOT something to ignore. Pelvic pain that feels different deserves attention. 🚨 Bladder cancer often whispers before it roars. And too many people wait. This is your reminder…

💩 Constipated? The solution might start with your next bite. Your body has a built-in digestive response called the gastrocolic reflex. After you eat, your stomach signals your colon to get moving—it's one of the reasons many people feel the urge to have a bowel movement after a meal. But there's…

As a parent, life becomes very… single-legged. 👶💜 Think about it: ➡️ Holding your baby on one hip ➡️ Carrying a toddler while walking upstairs ➡️ Getting up off the floor after playtime ➡️ Lunging into a crib or car seat ➡️ Chasing tiny humans who somehow run at full speed all day Parenting is…

Not every body is ready to jump right back into running postpartum 🏃‍♀️💜 Before returning to running, it’s important to look at more than just “feeling okay.” Your body needs strength, control, balance, and the ability to manage impact. Some things we look for before returning to running: ✨ No…

Returning to running after pregnancy isn’t just about “feeling ready.” 🏃‍♀️💜 There are several risk factors that can increase the chance of symptoms returning when you get back to running: ▫️ Less than 3 months postpartum ▫️ Hypermobility or connective tissue laxity ▫️ Breastfeeding-related…

Endometriosis care is evolving—and it matters 💜 New guidance from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is shifting the conversation: 👉 Surgery is NOT required to diagnose or treat endometriosis For years, many patients were told they needed laparoscopic surgery just to be taken…

🔥 Burning at the vaginal opening… but your tests keep coming back negative? 👀 It might NOT be yeast. It might NOT be BV. It might be your pelvic floor. 🙋‍♀️ Many women are told, “It sounds like an infection,” and are prescribed antibiotics or antifungals repeatedly—even when testing is negative…

Peeing in the shower 🚿 — harmless habit or something your bladder remembers? Here’s the truth 👇 For some people, peeing in the shower can train your brain to associate the sound/feeling of running water with “it’s time to go.” Over time, that can contribute to urinary urgency… but not always. 💡…

👣 Flat feet = a calmer pelvic floor 🚽💜 When you sit on the toilet with your feet fully supported on the floor or a stool, you’re doing more than getting comfy — you’re helping your pelvic floor relax and coordinate. ✨ Here’s why it matters: • Flat feet improve stability through the hips and pelvis…

✨ Postpartum exercise isn’t just physical — it’s protective for mental health. ✨ Recent research (PMID: 39500542) found that postpartum individuals who engaged in regular exercise had significantly lower symptoms of depression and anxiety compared to those who did not. Key takeaways about exercise…

✈️ Single-Leg Airplane = balance, control, connection ✈️ This isn’t just a balance drill — it’s a full-body coordination exercise. The single-leg airplane challenges your hips, core, and pelvic floor to work together while you control rotation and load on one side. ✨ Improves hip stability and…

🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🎙️ 🔥🚨Episode 34: Painful Bladder Talk - Special Guest Heather Florio We’re talking about something so many people deal with… but don’t get clear answers on 👀👇 🚨 Painful bladder symptoms + the pelvic floor connection 🚨 This week we’re joined by special guest 🎤 💜 Heather Florio — CEO…

🚫 Postpartum rehab ≠ just Kegels (and honestly… it never was 👀) Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. After pregnancy and birth, real recovery means rebuilding the whole system — not just squeezing one muscle. ✨ What postpartum bodies actually need: • Glutes + hips for support • Core…

🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🎙️ 🔥Episode 34: Painful Bladder Talk - Special Guest Heather Florio 💜✨In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many people experience… but rarely get clear answers on 👀👇 🚨 Painful bladder symptoms + the pelvic floor connection 🚨 This week we have a special guest 🎤 💜…

✈️ Quadruped Airplane: small movement, BIG pelvic floor benefits This isn’t just a hip exercise — it’s a pelvic floor coordination drill. In quadruped, the airplane movement challenges: ✨ Hip rotation & control ✨ Pelvic floor timing with breath and movement ✨ Stability without gripping or bracing…

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP 🎙️ 🔥 Episode 34: Painful Bladder Talk - Special Guest Heather Florio🔥  Painful bladder? Feeling dismissed? You’re not alone. 💔 In this powerful episode, we’re joined by a special guest expert who dives deep into what’s really behind bladder pain, urgency, and those frustrating…

Overactive bladder isn’t “just in your head” — it’s a nerve conversation. ⚡🧠 Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) works by gently stimulating the tibial nerve at the ankle 👣, which shares spinal pathways with the bladder. That signal can help calm bladder urgency, frequency, and leakage…

🔥 New Episode Drop 🔥 🎙️ 🎧 🎤Episode 34: Painful Bladder Talk - Special Guest Heather Florio: 💜Painful bladder symptoms are more common—and more misunderstood—than you think. In this episode, we sit down with a special guest to break down what’s really going on, why so many people feel dismissed…