If I’m Hypermobile, Should I Stretch?
I feel like most of my patients lie in one of two camps: they’re either stiff as a board (think of a huge bodybuilder who can’t fully lift their arms…
I threw my back out, what do I do!?
Have you ever gone too hard at the gym and woke up the next day with a tweaked back, barely able to get out of bed? Or worse yet, have…
Taking a Moment to Yourself
A theme I’ve noticed recently in my patients is busyness. It seems like everyone has a busy schedule and a long to-do list at the moment. Maybe it’s the fact…
Why You Should See a Pelvic Floor PT during Pregnancy
Prenatal physical therapy provides numerous benefits for expecting moms. Seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist while pregnant can help you take care of any nagging aches & pains, provide guidance on safe exercise and help you prepare for labor & delivery. In Durham, you also don’t need a doctor’s referral to see a physical therapist during pregnancy!
Why is my Pelvic Floor Tight?! The Effect of Stress on the Pelvic Floor
Many of my patients have increased muscular tension that is either causing or contributing to their symptoms (tight muscles tend to be painful!). So during our sessions, I’m often working…
How Long Until I Get Better?
Most people end up in my physical therapy office because they are either in pain or are having annoying symptoms such as pelvic pressure or incontinence. These issues can be…
Physical Therapy in Durham
Many people think of physical therapy as being only for sports injuries or perhaps for the frail who have taken a fall and broken a hip. However, did you know…
Why Urinary Leaks Can Worsen During Your Menstrual Cycle
Cramps. Headaches. Fatigue. Acne. Brain fog. These are common complaints that many women report in the days leading up to and during their periods. But there’s another symptom that some…
What is a Bladder Diary?
Many of our patients come to us because they have issues with their bladder. Whether they leak urine when sneezing or exercising, get hit by a sudden urge to go…
Exercising During Pregnancy
When it comes to the topic of exercising while pregnant, opinions seem to be all over the board. I’ve heard people say everything from “you shouldn’t exercise at all because…