7 Ways to Find Relief From Heartburn During Pregnancy + Helpful Breathing Strategies
Up to 80% of pregnant women deal with heartburn by the third trimester — but that doesn’t mean you have to just suffer through it. In this post, Susan Winograd, MSPT, breaks down the real causes of pregnancy heartburn (hormones and mechanics) and shares simple, physical-therapy-backed strategies — from breathing techniques to sleep positioning — to help you find relief.
How Alignment (and Not Posture) Actually Impacts Your Pelvic Floor
Discover why “sit up straight” isn’t the key to a healthy pelvic floor. Susan Winograd, MSPT, breaks down the real difference between posture and pelvic floor alignment — and how getting your ribcage and pelvis stacked properly supports better breathing, core strength, and pelvic health.
Video: Top 3 Surprising Causes of Pelvic Pain & Why Pelvic Dysfunction Isn’t Always Structural
Pelvic pain can be hard to diagnose, especially when the pain isn’t musculoskeletal. In this video, Susan Winograd PT breaks down 3 common symptoms that could be causing discomfort.
Video: The #1 Mistake You’re Making When Activating Your Core
Activating your core, especially as you grow older or enter menopause, offers a ton of benefits, such as aiding in injury prevention. But what happens when activating your core is painful, and not in the way you expect?
Video: 5 Pelvic Health Tips if You’re on GLP-1 | Avoid Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Constipation
GLP-1 weight-loss injections can cause unexpected side effects, including pelvic floor dysfunction. While these GLP-1 injections can improve your overall health through weight loss, it’s important to maintain your body awareness, especially your pelvic health awareness, while you’re taking these injections.
Video: Top 3 Signs You Have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction + Pelvic Floor Loosening Breathing Exercise
Know the top 3 signs you should look out for if you suspect you are experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. If you have any of these signs, please know that these symptoms are not normal but are treatable.
Video: Penile Pain Explained – How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Causes Tip and Shaft Sensitivity
The cause of penile pain can be tough to pin down, but there are many ways pelvic floor physical therapists can help, even if your urology tests are coming back normal.
Video: 4 Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction You Shouldn’t Ignore
Are you experiencing leaking when you laugh, constipation, pelvic pressure, or unexplained pain? These may be signs that something is going on with your pelvic floor.
Video: Understanding Penile Pain: How Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Could Be the Root Cause
Learn 5 essential tips to heal abdominal separation (diastasis recti). Discover how alignment, pelvic floor health, and safe core exercises can restore strength and function after pregnancy or injury.
Video: Kegels for Men Myth vs. Fact: Here’s How to Really Train Your Pelvic Floor
Many men are taught to strengthen their pelvic floor by stopping urine flow midstream—but that’s outdated advice. Learn why this can cause problems and discover safer, smarter ways to do male Kegels for better bladder, bowel, and sexual health.