Welcome to the Chicago Pelvic Health Blog: Your Expert Guide to Pelvic PT and Wellness

Welcome to our Pelvic Health Blog!
Whether you're seeking guidance on pelvic pain management, looking to learn effective pelvic floor exercises, or interested in understanding the importance of proper birth preparation, we've got you covered.
Ready to take the first step on your pelvic health journey? Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our expert Doctors of Physical Therapy. We look forward to assisting you on your path to lasting wellness.
Why Are My Stools Thin? The Link Between Bowel Changes and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Are you noticing thinner stools and wondering if something’s amiss? Uncover how pelvic floor dysfunction can play a role and explore practical ways to address it. Written by a dual board-certified Pelvic PT, this guide offers insight, reassurance, and clear steps toward improving bowel health.
Stop Gas Incontinence: Pelvic Physical Therapy for Lasting Relief
Struggling to control gas can be both embarrassing and disruptive. Fortunately, pelvic physical therapy offers practical, non-invasive solutions for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles and restoring normal bowel function. Learn how targeted exercises, lifestyle adjustments, and professional guidance can help you overcome gas incontinence and reclaim confidence in your daily life.
Regain Control and Confidence: Pelvic PT Options for Urination Struggles
Trouble initiating or halting urine flow can be frustrating and isolating. But you’re not alone—and there’s real help available. Learn how targeted pelvic floor physical therapy can address these issues at the root, offering straightforward techniques, expert insights, and renewed confidence in your body’s ability to function naturally.
Do You Feel Like You’re Pooping All the Time? You Might Have Incomplete Bowel Evacuation
Feel like you’re never fully done in the bathroom? You’re not alone. Learn how a specialized pelvic physical therapy approach can help you overcome incomplete bowel evacuation. Our expert methods, backed by the latest research, will show you how to achieve complete relief and reclaim your daily comfort.
Pelvic Congestion Demystified: How Pelvic PT Can Help You Heal
Pelvic congestion can be a silent disruptor, affecting your comfort, confidence, and daily life. In this comprehensive guide, I share insights from my experience as a dual board-certified Pelvic PT on identifying symptoms, understanding causes, and exploring pelvic physical therapy solutions. Discover how effective, specialized care can help you overcome pelvic congestion and reclaim your well-being.
Living with Levator Ani Syndrome: A Surprising Barrier to Your Daily Life
Levator Ani Syndrome can bring chronic pelvic discomfort that disrupts everyday life. In this guide, discover how a specialized Pelvic Physical Therapy approach can ease pain, enhance mobility, and restore confidence. As a dual board-certified Pelvic Health specialist, I’ll walk you through the causes, symptoms, and proven solutions to help you reclaim a healthier life.
TMJ and Your Pelvic Floor: The Unexpected Connection You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Curious about the surprising connection between your jaw and your pelvic floor? TMJ dysfunction doesn’t just impact your smile—it can also trigger pelvic pain and other issues. Discover why these two areas are so closely linked, how the Illinois PT Practice Act addresses TMJ specifically, and why Pelvic Physical Therapy is a powerful, accessible solution.
Finding the Best Lube: A Guide for Every Body and Every Need
Choosing the right lubricant can be confusing. In this guide, we explain why you should use lubricants, how to choose the best type, and what to avoid for a healthier, more comfortable experience.
Bowel Changes from GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: How Pelvic PT Can Help
Struggling with constipation, bloating, or irregularity after starting Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, or liraglutide? You’re not alone. Bowel changes are common with these GLP-1 medications. Learn why they happen and how specialized pelvic floor physical therapy—offered by a Board-Certified Pelvic Health Doctor of Physical Therapy—can help you regain normal bowel function.
Relieve Low Back & SI Joint Pain with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Struggling with low back or SI joint pain? Uncover how pelvic physical therapy offers an effective, accessible solution for lasting relief. As a dual board-certified pelvic health specialist, I share insights on alleviating discomfort and improving your quality of life through targeted therapy.
Pursuing a Career in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Your Ultimate Guide
Interested in specializing as a pelvic floor physical therapist? Our comprehensive guide outlines the steps you need to take—from education to certification—to help you embark on this rewarding career path
Overcome Nocturia: Pelvic PT Solutions for Restful Nights
Tired of frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom disrupting your sleep? Learn how pelvic physical therapy provides easy and effective solutions for nocturia, helping you enjoy uninterrupted, restful nights.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief: How Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Help You
Struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Uncover how pelvic physical therapy can be your path to relief. Backed by experts, these accessible solutions empower you to take control of your digestive health.
Interstitial Cystitis: Managing Pelvic Pain and Bladder Health
Are you experiencing persistent pelvic pain and frequent urges to urinate? Interstitial Cystitis might be the underlying cause. Our in-depth guide explores this chronic bladder condition, its impact on the pelvic floor, and offers practical advice for managing symptoms to improve your quality of life.
Are Kegel Exercises Effective? Insights from a Pelvic Floor Doctor
As a leading Pelvic Floor Doctor, I explore the effectiveness of Kegel exercises and emphasize the vital role of Pelvic Physical Therapists. Unlock expert advice on performing Kegels correctly to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
What is Pubic Symphysis: How Pelvic PTs Evaluate and Treat Pain
Experiencing pain in your pubic area? Uncover how pelvic physical therapists evaluate and treat pubic symphysis issues. Our comprehensive guide offers expert insights to help you regain comfort and mobility.
Understanding Childbirth & How to Prevent Perineal Tearing
Worried about tearing during childbirth? Learn how Pelvic Physical Therapy can help prepare your body for labor, reduce the risk of tearing, and aid in faster recovery. Empower yourself with expert-backed strategies for a safer, more comfortable birth experience.
Discover Our Pelvic PT Clinic in Wheaton, Serving DuPage County and Beyond
Located at 301 S County Farm Rd in Wheaton, our clinic provides specialized Pelvic Physical Therapy for men and women. Learn about our comprehensive services and convenient location near major highways in DuPage County.
Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy
Experiencing sharp pains in your lower abdomen during pregnancy? It might be round ligament pain. Discover what it is, why it happens, and how to alleviate discomfort with safe, effective techniques. Empower yourself with knowledge for a smoother pregnancy journey.
Hydration and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: What Are the Benefits of Water
Feeling pelvic discomfort? Dehydration might be affecting your pelvic floor health. Dive into the three key signs of dehydration-related pelvic floor dysfunction and discover how proper hydration can make a significant difference.