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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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At Chicago Pelvic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to men and women in the Chicagoland area. Our team of experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy is committed to addressing a wide range of pelvic floor concerns, from pelvic pain and incontinence to postpartum recovery and more.