Episode 27: Pelvic Floor Therapy-The Women's Health Treatment Too Many Women Don't Know About

Send us Fan MailOne in three women will experience pelvic floor dysfunction, yet many suffer in silence because they think urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse, or pelvic pain are simply "part of getting older" or "what happens after having babies."They're not.In this episode, we're joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Haley Miller, who explains what the pelvic floor actually is, why it affects so much more than bladder control, and how pelvic floor therapy can dramatically improve quality of life.We discuss:• Why leaking urine during running, coughing, or laughing is never normal • Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and preparing for labor • Pelvic organ prolapse explained simply • Painful intercourse and pelvic pain • Constipation, bowel health, and pelvic floor function • The surprising connection between your feet, hips, posture, and pelvic floor • Menopause, estrogen, vaginal health, and urinary symptoms • What to expect during your first pelvic floor therapy appointment • Who should consider pelvic floor physical therapy • Practical ways every woman can protect her pelvic floorWhether you're an athlete, pregnant, postpartum, perimenopausal, menopausal—or simply want to understand your body better—this conversation will empower you with evidence-based information and hope.Remember: You are not broken, and help is available.Support the show