Is bladder leakage normal? Are Kegels really the gold standard? And what exactly is your pelvic floor doing for you every day—whether you’re pregnant, postnatal, or neither?
In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Susan Winograd, MSPT, a pioneering pelvic floor physical therapist who turned one painful moment during her own pregnancy into a mission that’s helped thousands reclaim their health, strength, and dignity.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Susan breaks down what the pelvic floor actually does, why it’s essential to understand its five key functions, and why ignoring common symptoms like leakage, low back pain, or core weakness could be your body’s version of a flashing “check engine” light.
But it doesn’t stop there. Susan challenges outdated advice and explains why Kegels aren’t a one-size-fits-all fix—revealing powerful, science-backed alternatives and techniques that most people (and even doctors!) don’t know about. You’ll also learn about her revolutionary Five Pillars of Pelvic Floor Health and which pillar is most commonly neglected.
We also tackle the myth that pelvic floor issues are “just a women’s thing,” and explore how better training for providers can close the gap in care that leaves so many suffering in silence.
About Susan Winograd, MSPT
Susan is the founder of Embodied Physical Therapy & Yoga in New York City, where she specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum care, and integrative physical therapy. Her compassionate, holistic, and movement-based approach bridges science and healing. She is also a yoga therapist and educator, combining traditional PT with breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness.
Expect to learn:
- What your pelvic floor really does (and why you can’t ignore it)
- The truth about Kegels: are they outdated or misunderstood?
- Common symptoms that signal pelvic floor dysfunction
- The 5 Pillars of Pelvic Health—and which one you’re probably neglecting
- Why pelvic floor care isn’t just for women or new moms
- How healthcare providers can better screen and support patients
