When most people hear the words pelvic floor, they immediately think of Kegels. Squeeze. Hold. Release. Repeat. And while pelvic floor strengthening can be incredibly helpful for some people, there is an important piece of the pelvic floor conversation that often gets overlooked: Your pelvic floor needs to be able to relax, too. A pelvic floor that is constantly tight or tense isn't necessarily a strong pelvic floor. In fact, too much pelvic floor tension can contribute to pelvic pain,...

Low libido is incredibly common, yet it is something many people feel uncomfortable talking about—even with their healthcare providers. Maybe you’ve noticed that you simply don’t think about sex as often as you used to. Maybe you want to want sex, but your body just isn’t responding. Maybe sex has become uncomfortable or painful, so your desire has gradually disappeared. Or perhaps you feel disconnected from your body and aren’t sure why. Low libido is rarely caused by one single thing....

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.