The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful articles on the subject of incontinence.
Let’s talk about something many people are quietly struggling with — bladder leakage.Whether you’re a mom who leaks a little when she laughs or sneezes, a man recovering from prostate surgery who feels like he’s lost control, or a child who’s still having accidents beyond the toddler years… incontinence is more common than most realize.Continue Reading »
When someone says “you need to strengthen your core,” what do you think of?Crunches? Planks? Maybe some sit-ups for good measure?It’s a common response — but what if your “core issue” isn’t just about abs? What if the real culprit is your pelvic floor?What if crunches and planks are not good exercises for your bodyContinue Reading »
Dear New Mom, First, let us say this: you are incredible! No matter how you brought your baby into the world – through a long and prolonged labor, a C-section, an unmedicated birth, adoption, or surrogacy—you have embarked on one of the most transformational journeys a human can experience. We see you. We honor you. And weContinue Reading »
This is one of the most common questions that we get asked when people reach out about getting some help with their pelvic floor challenges. Most people have no idea what this sort of treatment looks like and have no idea that physical therapy could help them in the first place. Physical therapy is a hugeContinue Reading »
*This is a follow up to our earlier post 4 Signs Your Pelvic Floor May Not Love Your Love of Running where I go into more detail explaining where the pelvic floor muscles are, how they should work and more understanding of the symptoms runners face that indicate they are struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction.Continue Reading »
The other day I was working with a patient who was suffering with pelvic floor issues, and I asked if she experienced any urinary leakage.She confidently responded “No”, then a few seconds later quickly followed up with, “well, except when I cough or sneeze, but that’s normal right?”My response?It is common, but it is notContinue Reading »
Are you struggling with incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, pain during sexual intercourse or pelvic organ prolapse that’s leaving you stressed, paranoid and frustrated that you can’t enjoy doing the things you love, with the people you love? Childbirth, trauma related injuries, surgery, obesity and nerve damage can all lead to pelvic floor dysfunction, but youContinue Reading »
It’s finally April! The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Spring has sprung and the warmer weather is right around the corner. Now that is April, with that comes the dreaded “April Showers.” Even though there might be some rain and poor weather coming our way this month, one “shower” you do NOTContinue Reading »
