Stay in the know. Latest blogs from Physio Room.
Pelvic Floor Pain When Squatting: How to Lift Without Pain, Pressure, or Leakage Pelvic floor discomfort, pressure, or urinary leakage during squatting is surprisingly common among strength athletes. When symptoms show up—especially as the barbell gets heavier—it’s easy to assume: “I need to brace better.”“My core isn’t strong enough.”“I’m going […]
Postpartum Return to Running: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Returning to running after having a baby can be an exciting milestone—but it involves more than simply lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement. Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery can affect your core, pelvic floor, strength, coordination, and […]
Lightning Crotch in Pregnancy: Causes, Relief & Pelvic Floor PT If you’re pregnant (or recently postpartum) and have felt a sudden, sharp, almost electric pain shooting through your vagina or pelvis, you may have heard it called “lightning crotch.” This type of pregnancy pelvic pain is common — but that […]
Most people have a pelvic floor, yet few understand how it actually functions or why it plays such a critical role in issues like sex, incontinence, and persistent pain. Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Katie Sasser for an honest and informative deep dive […]