Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What every woman, especially those in midlife, need to know with pelvic floor PT Rachel

Have you ever wondered if leaking when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or run is just part of getting older—or having babies?Spoiler alert: It's common, but it isn't something you have to live with. 🙌In this episode of Menobodies, I'm joined by my own pelvic floor physical therapist, Rachel, who helped me go from leaking during runs to graduating pelvic floor therapy (yes...I rang the bell! 🔔).Together, we answer your biggest questions about pelvic floor health, menopause, pregnancy recovery, pain during sex, constipation, back pain, and why Kegels aren't always the answer.💛 In This Episode We Discuss:✨ What pelvic floor physical therapy actually is—and who can benefit🏃‍♀️ Why leaking urine during exercise, coughing, or laughing is treatable👶 Why pelvic floor therapy should be standard after having a baby💪 Internal vs. external pelvic floor therapy (and why internal exams are always your choice)🤰 How C-sections affect your core, scar tissue, and pelvic floor🩺 Whether insurance typically covers pelvic floor physical therapy⏳ How long it usually takes to see improvement🏠 Why your home exercises matter just as much as your appointments❌ Why doing endless Kegels may actually make symptoms worse🚽 Pelvic floor habits that may be making bladder issues worse—including "just in case" peeing💕 How pelvic floor therapy can help reduce pain during sex🧠 The connection between stress, trauma, the nervous system, and your pelvic floor🦴 Why back pain, hip pain, and even foot mechanics can affect your pelvic floor💩 The surprising connection between constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction🙋‍♀️ How to know when it's time to seek help—and why you don't have to "just live with it"💬 My Biggest TakeawayOne of my favorite reminders from Rachel:Just because something is common doesn't mean it's normal.Whether you've had babies, are navigating perimenopause or menopause, struggle with leakage, constipation, pelvic pain, or painful sex—there are treatment options available, and you deserve to know about them.❤️ RememberYou do not have to suffer in silence.Pelvic floor physical therapy can improve your quality of life, and in many cases you may even be able to schedule an evaluation without a physician referral (depending on your insurance).If this episode helps you, please share it with a friend, sister, coworker, or anyone who needs to hear that help is available. 💛🎧 Subscribe & ConnectIf you're loving the Menobodies podcast, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show—it helps more women find honest conversations about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and thriving through midlife.Follow Menobodies:📱 Instagram & Facebook: @Menobodies📧 Questions or episode ideas: [email protected] in PodcastMelinda Gates (not Meg as I said in podcast 🙄) donates $215 million (not $25 like I also messed up in podcast 🙄🙄) - Time ArticleOne of many articles regarding states and Menopause Employment Law - WorkCare ArticleConnect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: https://www.bethlohman.com/🗞️Newsletter:subscribe here