Finding Harmony Within

Finding Harmony Within

Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System and Elevating Vagal Wellness Delving into the complexities of our body’s autonomic nervous system (ANS), it becomes evident that our perception of pain, emotional states, and overall well-being are intricately intertwined. In our previous blog, the exploration of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems unveils a deeper understanding of how…

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…

Unraveling the Mystery: UTI Symptoms, Negative Cultures, and the Power of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Unraveling the Mystery: UTI Symptoms, Negative Cultures, and the Power of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Getting a UTI on rare occasions is common, but what if that starts to occur more frequently and is accompanied by negative results in your urine culture? Is it still an infection if the urine culture comes back negative for bacterial growth? Are the frequently prescribed antibiotics helpful or harmful when the assumed bacterial infection…

Stress Urinary Incontinence and the Pressure System

Stress Urinary Incontinence and the Pressure System

Some may argue that the occasional leakage of drops of urine during moments of coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or running is a natural consequence of childbirth or menopause. This common occurrence is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), where urine is involuntarily lost during activities that momentarily increase intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). While SUI affects a…