Renew Pelvic Health

Five signs you've been gaslit about your pelvic floor as a woman.

One — you said you leak when you sneeze, laugh, cough or jump, and were told that's normal. Leaking is common, but it isn't normal, and it's definitely treatable. You need an evaluation with an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist and an effective plan to help your pelvic floor coordinate properly again.

Two — you mentioned pain during s*x and were told to have a glass of w**e first. Pain during s*x isn't something you fix with w**e. It's a sign that something in your pelvic floor or your nervous system needs attention — and you deserve a provider who takes that seriously and knows how to help.

Three — you're pregnant with pain in your groin, hips, back or lower abdomen, and were told it'll go away when the baby comes. Pain during pregnancy isn't something you have to wait out or deal with - and pelvic physical therapy can help.

Four — you described pelvic pressure or heaviness, got a quick check and "everything looks fine." You weren't imagining it. Prolapse symptoms can be real even when they don't show on a quick visual exam. You don't have to wait until it gets worse for someone to believe you.

Five — you were handed a sheet of Kegel exercises without anyone checking whether your pelvic floor was weak, tight, or coordinating. If it's tight, Kegels can actually make symptoms worse.

If you recognized yourself in any of these, don't worry - we've helped hundreds of women with these exact issues. Book with us at the link in our bio to get help today.

We offer pelvic floor physical therapy if you live in the Atlanta area or virtual pelvic health coaching anywhere in the world. Your pelvic health matters, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Please note: this is education, not individual medical advice.

Every big pain started as something small.

Nothing starts as a big problem. The pain that stops you now didn’t arrive that way — it began as something small enough to work around, so you worked around it.

It may not be bad at first. It starts as discomfort, but that discomfort can turn into pain. If you don’t listen to your body when it’s talking, eventually it will yell at you.

Painful s*x starts as “uncomfortable.” Some of my patients reached a point where they couldn’t tolerate s*x at all because of the pain — and it didn’t begin there. It began as something that just felt a little off.

A lot of leaking starts as a little leaking. Leaking can go from just a little bit to a lot if you don’t listen to what your body is trying to tell you.

And it’s easier to heal an issue when it’s small than after it’s gotten worse. There’s less to undo, and fewer habits built around managing it.

If you feel disconnected from your body, or you don’t understand what it’s telling you, we can be your translator. At Renew Pelvic Health we help you understand your body so you can actually heal, not just manage symptoms.

Your comfort matters and your pelvic health matters. Save this for the next time you need a reminder. And if this resonates with you, reach out to us at the link in bio.

We offer virtual pelvic health coaching worldwide, or individual pelvic floor physical therapy if you live in the Atlanta area. We’d be honored to help you.

Please note: this is education, not individual medical advice.

We still have a few spots open tomorrow (9/5) and Labor Day (9/7)

And with no work conflict, it's a great time to finally deal with something you've been putting off.

Pelvic pain, inconvenient leaking, pressure or heaviness, or pain with intimacy, these are all things pelvic floor therapy can help with. None of it is something you just have to live with.

Give us a call or book online before the long weekend slots fill up!
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Is leaking during pregnancy really normal, or have you just been told to accept it?

I get why people believe it. Extra weight, more blood volume, increased pressure on your pelvic floor — and you've probably been told it's just part of the deal.

But common and normal aren't the same thing. It's common to have a headache when you're dehydrated. That doesn't mean your head is supposed to hurt. Leaking is your body signaling that something needs support.

Here's what to do instead:

First, understand that leaking doesn't automatically mean your pelvic floor is weak. It could be weakness, tightness, timing or coordination. If you assume weakness and start doing Kegels, you might be making things worse.

Second, learn to connect your breath to your pelvic floor. When you breathe correctly, your pelvic floor lengthens on the inhale and gently lifts on the exhale. Implementing this one thing correctly can reduce leaking within a week.

Third, don't wait until postpartum. Your body is designed to handle the demands of pregnancy, and if you're experiencing leaking - you can get help! Pelvic physical therapy during pregnancy helps you address issues like leaking and prepare your body for birth and faster recovery afterwards.

And finally, stop doing exercises that make the leaking worse — that's your body telling you it can't handle that load right now. It's not forever, and it doesn't mean you have to stop moving - it just means you need to modify. A good pelvic physical therapist can help you stay active in a way that supports your pelvic floor instead of overloading it.

Don't wait - contact us to get the support you need during pregnancy. See link in bio or book online at the link in our bio.

Please note: this is education, not individual medical advice.

We have openings this Friday (9/4), Saturday (9/5), and Labor Day (9/7) — a rare chance to get in without missing work. 🎉

If any of this sounds familiar, this long weekend could be a good time to finally come see us:

➡️ Pelvic, hip, or low back pain that won't quit
➡️ Leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or exercise
➡️ A feeling of pressure or heaviness in your pelvic floor
➡️ Pain with intimacy
➡️ Any pregnancy or postpartum concerns

These are all things we treat, and none of them are something you just have to live with. You don't need a referral, and every visit is a full hour with your provider.

Book online or contact us today to grab one of these spots before they're gone!
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Is your pelvic pain there because of stress? Here's how to connect the dots.

If you're experiencing tailbone pain when sitting, spasms in your butt, groin pain, ge***al pain, or pain during or after s*x — this is for you.

A busy mind creates a tense pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor is a stabilizing muscle, and stabilizing muscles are anticipatory. That means they respond to your thoughts, feelings and mental state.

It doesn't matter if you're thinking about the future or the past, or if you're happy or upset. Your body thinks it's all happening right now, and it needs to prepare you for it. You may not feel stressed, but your pelvic floor is holding tension anyway.

And a tense pelvic floor can create pain anywhere — abdominals, lower back, hips, glutes, groin, even your neck and jaw.

The first step is understanding the connection between your pelvic floor and your mind. The second is learning how to breathe correctly and coordinate your breath with your pelvic floor, so you can relax your pelvic floor properly.

Within a week of understanding this connection and practicing proper breathing, many of our patients have meaningful pain reduction — before any other work is layered in. That's the power of the mind-body-pelvic floor connection.

If you can’t feel your pelvic floor or you don’t know how to coordinate pelvic floor relaxation with your breathing, book with us at the link in our bio.

We offer in-person pelvic floor physical therapy if you live in the Atlanta area or virtual pelvic health coaching worldwide.

Please note: this is education, not individual medical advice.