This article explores the impact of the most common breathing dysfunction, hyperventilation (AKA over breathing) on oxygenation and reviews specific considerations for women.
It’s not a stretch to believe that poor posture and back pain can negatively impact breathing. But did you know that the opposite is also true? Poor breathing can lead to poor posture and back pain!
Everyone gets tired and worn down from time to time. But when that feeling goes from merely being tired to being extremely fatigued and no amount of rest seems to help, chronic fatigue syndrome may be to blame. Through physical therapy, you can learn how to conserve energy while slowly...
The road we travel will have hills, peaks, valleys, and some potholes. Luckily, there are many things we can do to maximize our health and our ability to navigate this journey with more peace, grace, and comfort. THE FOUR PILLARS Think of your health as a house on top of...
If you are dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms after recovery from COVID-19, also known as long-COVID, a PT can help by addressing breathing behavior, mechanics and chemistry.
Breathing less generally means that we build up more CO2. Believe it or not, in most cases, that equates to our cells getting more oxygen. What is CO2 tolerance and why it matters When we breathe in, we inhale oxygen to the lungs all the way down to the alveoli....
Pelvic pressure, bladder changes, constipation, brain fog? Learn how estrogen impacts pelvic health during perimenopause and menopause, and how pelvic floor PT helps.
Learn what's actually happening in your pelvic floor during pregnancy and postpartum — and when symptoms like leakage or pressure mean it's time to see a PT.
When dealing with pelvic floor discomfort, dysfunction or disorder, a pelvic health physical therapist can help you regain physical function, alleviate pain and improve your quality of life.
