Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 38 I sat down with Dr. D of Thrive Chiropractic to chat about how she got started in the chiro world and what led her to create her home here in Baltimore.

How many times do you think someone Googles “pelvic floor specialist near me?” The answer: A LOT! Think about it! How many times have you gone to Google to look up something “near me?” We all do it, and we all do it all the time. So you look up a pelvic floor specialist near you and then what? Google pops up a list of options. The first one is typically a Sponsored suggestion. Do you click it? Did they pay to be there? Does that mean they are good? But is it an ad? Should I just scroll by? (welcome to my ADHD brain thoughts when I use Google)

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 37 I give you the rundown of the four types of laxatives and how they work!

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 36 I had the opportunity to chat with Dr Liz Santangelo of Santangelo Family Chiropractic about chiropractors and her recent clinic addition of Functional Medicine. 

Do you ever find yourself wondering “why do I pee when I sneeze or cough?” Picture this: it’s a beautiful spring day, you are walking around the park, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, pollen is everywhere, you sneeze and out comes some pee. What a way to ruin your lovely stroll! Or maybe it's flu season, you caught the bug and you are laying in bed miserable. Not only are you coughing and sneezing, but now you are leaking too?! Ugh!! Don’t worry - if either of these scenarios sound like you, rest assured you are not the only one having this issue. And we are here to explain why you pee when you sneeze or cough. When someone leaks pee during a cough or a sneeze, we call that stress urinary incontinence. This happens due to a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure (the pressure that exists in the space created by the diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor). Physical activities that increase this pressure include coughing sneezing laughing straining exercising While many people believe this is only an issue that pregnant folx experience, leaking pee with a cough or sneeze can impact anyone . However, it is a common symptom during pregnancy and postpartum due to the anatomical, hormonal, and postural changes that occur. Despite being common, it does NOT have to be your ‘normal’ as pelvic floor therapy can be a great place to start treating this pesky symptom! Let’s dive deeper. Looking at the image below, we see the anatomy of the respiratory canister. The diaphragm (or breathing muscle) is at the top, the transverse abdominis core muscle wraps like a corset from the front to the back, and the pelvic floor muscles form a supportive sling at the bottom. When we take a breath in (left), the diaphragm lowers, the abdominal wall expands outward and the pelvic floor moves downward. When we breathe out (right), the diaphragm relaxes to lift up, the abdominal wall and pelvic floor muscles shorten to return to their resting positions.

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 35 I provide some insights into the diagnosis of Endometriosis from the pelvic floor therapists perspective. This is all of the information I feel like I say on repeat for my patients as I break down the barriers to quality care and debunk the myths that are being perpetuated by ill-advised medical providers.

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 34 I was lucky enough to sit down with one of my favorite pelvic floor therapists, Dr Alex Hill. Alex and I started our pelvic training together in Florida and have ended up living in the same places at the same time from Florida to Maryland before she moved back south. Basically, we were meant to meet!

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 33, I give you the facts on why you shouldn’t hover over the toilet when you go to the bathroom. I get it! Toilets can be dirty, especially in public bathrooms. But I promise you will be okay. Just make yourself a little nest of toilet paper or use one of the toilet seat covers!

Dr. Pam and I nerded out on anatomy, discussed the “competition” between chiro & PT, and dove deeper into her treatment philosophy.