82. Beyond the Kegel: The Who, Why, and How of Pelvic Floor PT with guest Whitney Laycock

Send us Fan MailWhen a woman is referred for pelvic floor physical therapy, what’s involved? Is there evidence behind the treatments, and what exactly does pelvic floor therapy look like? Who should see a pelvic floor therapist? If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should look into it:Pain during urination or when the bladder is fullUrine leakage when coughing, sneezing or laughingA strong urge to urinate yet feeling unable to empty the bladderPainful bowel movements and/or constipationPain during or after sexPain during vaginal exams or when using a tamponProlapse, i.e. the sensation that the pelvic organs are droppingLower abdominal painChronic pain linked to endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgiaOn today's episode, Jess and Cody visit with their guest Whitney Laycock. Whitney shares her story on how she discovered pelvic floor therapy after she was suffering with many debilitating symptoms following the birth of her first child. She shares that she felt like her body as broken until she met with her pelvic floor therapist. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also rate us and leave a comment on iTunes.Be sure to join our movement by following us on Instagram @mixhersorCody Sanders @soulhappyandhealthyJess Toolson @jesstoolsonToday's show is sponsored by MixhersProduced by @sandmanpodcasting Email Trevor at: [email protected] you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders