Pelvic Wellness Through the Lens of Prevention with Allison Oswald

Allison Oswald (PT, DPT, WCS) is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic wellness. She takes a personalized and holistic approach to women’s wellness, integrating different modalities, such as pelvic mapping, manual techniques, visceral mobilizations, and movement education. She supports women who are pre, mid, or post pregnancy or experiencing pelvic pain, incontinence, or pelvic injury.We discuss how she supports women with connecting and understanding the pelvic floor as it relates the rest of the body. Allison’s unique approach to educating women and applying it to their daily lives is refreshing and extremely practical, especially for new mothers. She is a mother of three herself. Connect with Allison on Instagram @allisonoswald or visit her Digital Studio.I hope you enjoy this episode and if you love it please rate and leave a review! ** Register for Medical Informed Consent: A Deep Dive Live Session with Keely Semler. Use code MOTHERLANDS for 10% off.Connect with our host, Keely Semler on Instagram (@k.eelys or @motherlands.podcast)Sign up for the newsletter here6:37 Why athleticism and injuries can make one prone to pelvic floor issues8:38 Integrating pelvic health into your daily life12:45 Pelvic floor disfunction’s influence across the body13:27 The impact of stress, mental health, energy, and ancestral trauma on the pelvic floor16:08 How stress heightens symptoms of dysfunction, especially during labor17:22 Connection of the pelvic floor to the jaw20:10 A strong pelvic floor is one that can fully relax and contract23:17 Working with pregnant women on pelvic floor health25:22 Perineal massage27:56 Integrating self-awareness checks31:07 Reconnecting to intimacy and sex after birth35:36 Lessons from Allison’s births38:37 How to find Allison’s work and digital studio offerings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keelysemler.substack.com/subscribe