pelvic health
Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
Pelvic floor biofeedback is a tool used during pelvic floor physical therapy to help you better understand how your pelvic floor muscles are working. Pelvic floor muscles are different from muscles in your arms or legs. You cannot easily look at them while you exercise. Because of this, it can be difficult to know whether… Read More
Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation, often called e-stim, uses a controlled electrical current to stimulate targeted muscles or nerves. In pelvic floor rehabilitation, your physical therapist may use this technology as one part of a larger, individualized treatment program. Pelvic floor electrical stimulation is one tool that may be used during pelvic floor physical therapy to help certain… Read More
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can affect everyday activities in ways that are difficult to ignore. Sitting, walking, exercising, using the bathroom, working, sleeping, or sexual activity may become uncomfortable. Pain can be sharp, aching, burning, cramping, or feel more like pressure or heaviness. The pelvis contains muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissues, and several organs. Because so many… Read More
Cesarean Section Recovery
Cesarean section recovery involves healing from abdominal surgery while your body is also recovering from pregnancy and adjusting to caring for a newborn. Your abdominal wall, pelvic floor, hips, back, and surrounding muscles have all experienced significant changes, even if you did not deliver vaginally. In the early weeks, getting out of bed, standing from… Read More
Recovery After Vaginal Birth
Recovery after vaginal birth is different for every person. Pregnancy and delivery place significant demands on the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, hips, back, and surrounding tissues. After your baby arrives, these areas need time to heal while your body adjusts to an entirely new routine. You may experience soreness, pelvic pressure, weakness, urinary leakage, abdominal… Read More
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum recovery can look very different from one person to another. Pregnancy and birth place significant demands on the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, hips, back, and surrounding tissues. After delivery, your body needs time to heal while also adjusting to feeding, lifting, carrying, walking, and caring for your baby. At Reform Physical Therapy, postpartum recovery… Read More
Pregnancy and Birth Preparation
Pregnancy and birth preparation physical therapy can help you better understand your changing body, prepare your muscles for labor and delivery, and feel more confident as you approach birth. Pregnancy places new demands on the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, hips, back, and surrounding tissues. As your body changes, you may also have questions about breathing,… Read More
Pregnancy Pain
Pregnancy brings major changes to the body. As the baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, your posture changes, and your muscles and joints take on different demands. As a result, aches and pains can develop in the back, pelvis, hips, ribs, knees, feet, and other areas. While some discomfort is a normal part of… Read More
What Is Pelvic Floor E-Stim and Biofeedback?
Posted by: in Pelvic Health on August 3, 2026
Millions of people experience pelvic floor dysfunction, yet few openly talk about it. Many people assume that bladder leaks, pelvic pain, constipation, or discomfort after pregnancy are simply a normal part of life. The truth is they often aren’t. These symptoms may be signs that your pelvic floor muscles aren’t functioning the way they should…. Read More
How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Can Cause Back, Hip, and Core Pain
Posted by: in Health & Wellness on March 31, 2026
Pelvic floor dysfunction pain can cause discomfort in the lower back, hips, abdomen, and core muscles, even though many people do not realize the pelvic floor is involved. The pelvic floor muscles work together with the hips, spine, and core to support the body during everyday movement. When these muscles are weak, tight, or not… Read More