Now three weeks into 2022, we may find our resolutions fading, slowly but surely becoming overshadowed by work, commuting, and trying to maintain semi-decent relationships with both ourselves and others. The new year beckons many of us to take stock of our lives. We measure where we are against where Read more…
Watch this. Breath is a foundational tool that we begin with and use all throughout your PT journey (seriously, we wrote an entire blog post about it). But we also do a whole lot more than that! Something that sets us apart in our approach to PT is that we treat Read more…
I came into OrthoPelvic PT with endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and vaginismus with a side of newbie jitters. In my experience with endometriosis, it’s common that you have to prove you have pain rather than say that you do. However, the women working here are truly amazing and provide a safe Read more…
Did you know that your hip muscles make up part of the pelvic floor? Say whaaaat?? Yes, that’s correct! Your HIP MUSCLES are actually part of the PELVIC FLOOR! Your hip rotators, which move your hip in and out, have direct connections to the pelvic floor. What happens at the Read more…
It can be so difficult to engage the lower abs. We exercise, we are mindful of our core, we eat to nourish our bodies, and somehow we can still only get some baby abs poking out on top (if that) whereas the lower area seems impervious to our efforts. Cue Read more…
In our practice, we talk to women every single day who deal with pain with intercourse. It’s been going on since having the baby who is now 6. It’s been going on since menopause. It’s been going on since the chemo and radiation. It’s been going on as long as Read more…
A common word that patients use to describe their experience at OrthoPelvic PT is “life-changing!” Our amazing patient Kelly is a professional dancer, and before working with us, she had a labral tear and hip impingement (on the left side) and could only squat down as far as you see Read more…
Watch Dr. Brita explain how you can use the incredible pelvic wand by Intimate Rose to lengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles and tissue This is such an amazing tool, and in our clinic, we have… -the original wand 🪄(pictured with Dr. Kelly) -the vibrating wand 🪄 -the temperature Read more…
Experiencing pressure/leakage with activities like jumping and running? We love using a wedge! When you experience pressure during your workout… 1. Stop and breathe 🌬(inhale: let belly hang out, exhale: pull belly in) 2. Hop up on the wedge and breathe for a few minutes. As you can see, gravity Read more…
You may be surprised when you schedule with us that our appointments are a full-hour. With many physical therapy practices, appointments are only 30 minutes, with some being as short as 15 before you’re shunted out the door. That doesn’t fly at OrthoPelvic PT. We need a FULL hour to Read more…