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Hip pain isn't always a hip problem. Learn how pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to hip, groin, and SI joint pain—and when to see a pelvic floor PT in Traverse City.

Constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and bowel health treatment in Traverse City, Michigan Let's start with a simple question: Have you pooped today? It may sound like a funny question, but it's one we ask regularly in pelvic floor physical therapy because bowel health has a major impact on your overall health, comfort, and quality of life. Many people assume that constipation, straining, bloating, hemorrhoids, pelvic pressure, or even bladder leakage are just a normal par

When many people hear the term pelvic floor physical therapy, they immediately think about pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or leaking with sneezing and exercise. While those are important areas of pelvic health, they are only part of the picture. At Trailhead Physical Therapy and Wellness, we work with many individuals struggling with pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction — and often, they’ve been told their symptoms are “normal,” that they just need to do Kegels, or that

How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Endometriosis Pain You don't have to live with pain from endometriosis Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth , yet many individuals live with symptoms for years before receiving answers. If you are searching for pelvic floor therapy for endometriosis in Traverse City, Michigan , pelvic physical therapy may be an important part of your care plan. At Trailhead Physical Therapy and Wellnes

By Erica O'Neal, PT, DPT – Owner of Trailhead Physical Therapy and Wellness When I was pregnant with my first baby, I remember feeling...

Why painful sex, constipation, and bladder leaks are all connected—and what you can do about it. When most people walk through our doors...

How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Supports Recovery, Strength, and Self-Connection I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside countless...

Endometriosis is a condition that impacts millions of individuals, yet it remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. It’s more than...

When it comes to intimacy, we often hear about emotional connection, communication, and physical attraction. These are factors that play...

About Me Hi! I’m Dr. Erica O'Neal, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Trailhead Physical Therapy and Wellness. I specialize in...