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If you've ever experienced leaking urine, pelvic pressure, or postpartum weakness, chances are someone has told you to "just do Kegels." For years, Kegels have been presented as the go-to solution for nearly every pelvic floor issue. While pelvic floor muscle exercises can be incredibly helpful for some people, they're not the universal answer many believe them to be. In fact, doing Kegels without understanding what's actually happening with your pelvic floor can sometimes ma

Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the most common — and least talked about — conditions affecting women, especially during postpartum and perimenopausal years. Many women are told that feelings of heaviness, pressure, or bulging are simply “part of having babies” or “just aging.” But while prolapse is common, it is not something you have to ignore or suffer through alone. At Transition Physical Therapy, we believe education is empowering. Understanding what prolapse is, why it

When most people think about preparing for birth, they often focus on creating a nursery, packing a hospital bag, or taking a childbirth class. But one of the most important parts of birth preparation is often overlooked: preparing your body. Pregnancy and birth place significant physical demands on the body, particularly the pelvis, core, and pelvic floor. Just as many people train for a marathon or prepare their body for surgery, preparing physically for labor and delivery

As the New Year begins, many of us reflect on goals for the months ahead. We resolve to exercise more, eat better, manage stress, and finally prioritize self-care. But self-care isn’t just bubble baths and gym memberships—it’s about caring for the parts of your body that support you every single day, often quietly and invisibly. One of the most overlooked areas of self-care is the pelvic floor. What Is the Pelvic Floor—and Why Does It Matter? The pelvic floor is a group of mu