For the ladies…
Ladies, this entry is mostly for you this time around. I want to talk about vaginal prolapse. This is what happens when the connective tissue that holds up your bladder, …
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The holidays are over…..let’s breathe
Happy New Year! All the festivities have ended, and you might be feeling like you need a vacation after the holidays. You might have resolved to be more mindful this …
Why should runners strength train? PART II
Why should runners strength train? PART II Again, this post was inspired by Chris Johnson, my GO-TO for all things running! For more information about Chris and some of the …
Bladder irritants
This time of year with the heaters running full blast, imbibing at holiday parties, and trying to keep up with the regular exercise routine, it’s difficult to stay as …
Why should runners strength train? PART I
Why should runners strength train? PART I The following is a very brief overview of Chris Johnson’s book, Running on Resistance. For more information about Chris and some of the …
Stress Incontinence
Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, lift, or do double-unders? If so, you have stress incontinence. This occurs when the pressure in your abdomen increases, …
Let’s talk about Fiber
Do you get enough fiber? Lots of my patients tell me when I ask about their fiber intake that they eat “lots of fiber” as part of their diet. …
Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine accompanied by strong urge. It doesn’t matter how far away you are from the toilet, whether you leak on your way to …
Dealing with Pain During a Workout
What to do when you are having pain during a workout? Have you ever just left the gym or class when pain starts to occur? How annoying is that?! First …
Do I have a split?
I often get asked “do I have a split?” from my new moms. Diastasis recti is a very common state following a pregnancy. The muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis …