Urinary incontinence, whether caused by an overactive bladder or other bladder problems, can be a difficult subject to discuss. Some patients with urinary incontinence may feel distress and embarrassment about their condition and may be reluctant to open up. Telling Read More …
Author: Shannon Forrestall, PT
The Five Tibetan Rites
The 5 Tibetans represent a great way to keep your body in shape when you have limited time for a physical workout or limited space for a complete yoga routine. You can easily do the exercises in the space at Read More …
Herbal Remedies for Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder treatment has come a long way. Now you don’t have to live with the worry that you’ll have to rush to find a bathroom, or have an accident, when there are so many different options available to control Read More …
Women’s Sacred Anatomy
Pelvic Wellness Center is excited about this upcoming event at Eugene Yoga! Ellen Heed is a certified Shiatsu Specialist, a Craniosacral Therapist, and international teacher of human anatomy, a yoga teacher and a certified Sexological Bodyworker. She has spent over Read More …
Princess and the Pee
Its fun to laugh with Whoopi about the issue of urinary incontinence but it becomes a serious matter when you are the one that “leaks”. Over 80% of the time urinary incontinence symptoms can be relieved with conservative treatment and physical therapy. If Read More …
10 Foods to Avoid if You Have an Overactive Bladder
Whether you’re plagued by stress incontinence, prostate issues, urge incontinence, or some other form of overactive bladder syndrome (OBS), try eliminating some of the following foods and beverages. Keep a food diary to see if the change makes a difference. Read More …
Is Your Bladder Trying to Tell You Something?
We use the bathroom every day without thinking much about it — but sometimes it’s worth paying closer attention. The bladder is an organ that can reveal plenty about your inner health. What’s yours saying to you? Listen to the Read More …
Do the Kegel – The Pelvic Squeeze
It is important for women of all ages to maintain pelvic floor muscle strength. Some people even go as far as to say that ‘pelvic floor fitness is essential for lifelong physical, sexual and emotional health’. Pelvic floor muscle tone Read More …
5 Excuses Women Use For Not Exercising Their Pelvic Floor Muscles
Many women know that strong pelvic muscles are vital for long-term physical, sexual and emotional health, yet they still don’t exercise them. There are five common excuses women use for not doing their pelvic floor (kegel) exercises, and five solutions! Read More …
Pelvic floor health — Strengthening your core
The pelvic floor makes up a significant piece of your body’s core, the essence of your very being. The foundation for all movement, balance, stability and flexibility begins in the pelvis. And in times of change, such as during pregnancy, Read More …