It can be a tough conversation to start. Often when patients raise the issue, “it” has been going on for a while. I’m talking about painful sex. It’s likely more common than you’d think, with estimates saying that nearly three out of four...
The overlooked pelvis problem may be contributing to lower back pain.
A common location for pain described as ‘low back pain’ is in the SI Joints. The SI joints support the weight of your upper body, distributing it across the pelvis. They act as shock absorbers and reduce the...
Tailbone pain (coccyx) can be very frustrating to experience. This dull and achy pain happens around the bony area at the bottom of the spine. If you have been sitting for long periods or possibly had a traumatic fall, it can cause tension in the pelvic floor muscles. Sometimes, you may feel...
A common complaint from my clients - especially those who have had children and who sit all day is - what can I do to relieve my tailbone pain?
Tailbone pain can happen for many reasons and is often closely tied to tension in the back part of the pelvic floor muscles. Tension can develop...
In my experience working with expectant mothers, pregnant women are looking for information and want to find out how they can stay in healthy shape during their pregnancy. They want to know what kind of exercises are best to do and to avoid. They want to stay healthy and strong, but...


As I write this I am at the tail end of week 5 post-op. Tomorrow will be the 6 week mark but technically 6 weeks will end on Monday the 25th.
My prolapse symptoms are gone but I am struggling with how weak I feel. I recently reviewed my DUTCH test results and it showed that my estrogen is in the...
Week 4 was definitely easier than week 3. I was less stressed and stopped over-analyzing every little sensation. My good friend and pelvic floor physio Julia reminded me that sensations are good - they are a sign that the body is adapting and healing.
Exercise
I continue to be very intentional...
This week has been the hardest. This week I have been obsessing about every little sensation and wondering if everything is ok?
- Did I break it?
- What was that?
- Is it my bladder?
- Have I done the right thing?
That is balanced out by me showing gratitude to my body and feeling like everything will...