Pelvic Health Blog: Expert Tips & Education
Your Go-To Resource for Pelvic Floor Health, Prolapse Recovery, Pelvic Pain and Postpartum Wellness
At the Lotus Core PT Blog, we share expert information on pelvic organ prolapse, bladder health, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor physical therapy. Whether you're preparing for surgery, managing incontinence, or looking for safe exercises, our blog is designed to educate and empower you. Explore our articles to find clear answers and evidence-based support for your pelvic health journey.
Why “Just Do Kegels” Isn’t Always the Answer
“Just do Kegels” If you've been diligently doing Kegels but your symptoms are getting worse instead of better, you may be dealing with pelvic floor muscle overactivity. Recognizing the signs and understanding what to do instead can make all the difference in your recovery.
Stress vs. Urge Incontinence: How to Tell the Difference
Are you leaking urine and not sure why? You're not alone. Millions of people experience bladder leakage every day—and many don’t know whether it’s stress incontinence or urge incontinence, let alone how to treat it.
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I help people identify and treat these two common forms of urinary incontinence using conservative, non-surgical methods. In this blog, I’ll explain the differences between stress and urge incontinence, how to spot the signs of each, and how pelvic floor therapy can help you take control of your bladder health.