Low Back Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction In Runners

Low back pain is one of the most common things that any person can experience throughout their lifetime. What makes it so complicated is the many causes that could be contributing to low back pain. And one cause can affect both men and women is pelvic floor dysfunction.  So, in this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Amanda Olson will discuss…How pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to low back pain?How to know if your low back pain is coming from pelvic floor dysfunction?What is pelvic floor dysfunction ?Can males have pelvic floor dysfunction?ExamplesIs leakage normal during pregnancy when running ?Dr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She is holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) from the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and RRCA certified running coach. She is the president and chief clinical officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education.  She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy, and post-partum issues. Dr. Olson teaches internationally on various pelvic health topics including pelvic floor dysfunction in runners. She has written newspaper and magazine articles on pelvic floor dysfunction, and running and also authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women.Connect with Dr. OlsonWebsitehttps://[email protected]:@aolsondpt@intimateroseAmanda’s 1 piece of advice“I find that as runners we go through seasons of life with our running. At some points we may be serving our running (dedicating our time and intentions to our running), while in others seasons of life our running may simply be serving us (there as a coping strategy when we want or need it). “Connect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.netTo Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. KatInstagram- @BlueIronPhysioWebsite- BlueIronPhysio.comListen and Subscribe Apple PodcastSpotifyGoogle PlayIHeartRadioAmazon Music