Pelvic Floor Health & Actively Aging
News & Resources
Pelvic Health Resources in Seattle, Washington. As we age, our bodies begin to change. We become more susceptible to injury and illness, and this can greatly affect our day-to-day activities. As a Physical Therapist specializing in active aging, I strive to help my patients stay healthy while they tackle their daily challenges. Here you’ll find helpful resources, news, and tips about actively aging, as well as tips on pelvic floor health and videos to help you get the most out of your physical therapy sessions.
Why Winter Makes Pelvic Pain Worse (And What You Can Do!)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pelvic floor dysfunction feed off each other. Reduced sunlight lowers serotonin, which drops your pain threshold and increases muscle guarding in the pelvic floor
Top 5 Signs You May Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
If you’ve ever laughed too hard and leaked a little urine, or found yourself wincing during intimacy, you might have brushed it off as just another quirk of being a woman, or getting older, or having kids. I’m here to tell you something important: you don’t have to accept these symptoms as your new normal
Why Winter Makes Pelvic Pain Worse (And What You Can Do!)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pelvic floor dysfunction feed off each other. Reduced sunlight lowers serotonin, which drops your pain threshold and increases muscle guarding in the pelvic floor
Top 5 Signs You May Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
If you’ve ever laughed too hard and leaked a little urine, or found yourself wincing during intimacy, you might have brushed it off as just another quirk of being a woman, or getting older, or having kids. I’m here to tell you something important: you don’t have to accept these symptoms as your new normal
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Endometriosis: Breaking the Pain-Tension Cycle
Pelvic floor physical therapy helps endometriosis-related pain by releasing chronically tightened pelvic muscles and calming an overactive nervous system
Postpartum Depression and Your Pelvic Floor
Your body just accomplished something extraordinary, and the recovery process that follows can be just as demanding as the birth itself. When pelvic floor symptoms enter the picture, that recovery becomes even more complex, and here’s why.
How Does Stress Affect the Pelvic Floor?
Stress triggers an automatic muscle response called the pelvic stress reflex, causing your pelvic floor muscles to clench without you realizing it.
Why Dr. Google Cannot Replace Pelvic Healthcare
Trusting an AI with your symptoms can lead you away from the care you actually need—sometimes with serious consequences.
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Queer, Trans & Gender Nonconforming Patients
Queer, trans, and gender nonconforming individuals deserve pelvic floor therapy that honors their identity and meets their unique physical needs.
Estrogen and the Pelvic Floor: Myths vs. Facts
While declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can contribute to symptoms, research suggests estrogen deprivation alone may not directly predict pelvic floor muscle weakness.
Types of Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Guide to Your Options
Pelvic floor therapies are a collection of treatments that help to restore the function and strength of your pelvic floor muscles.
Estradiol and the Pelvic Floor: What’s the Connection?
Estradiol is the most potent naturally occurring estrogen and plays a key role in maintaining pelvic floor health