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September is Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month. šŸ’›If you’ve been dealing with bladder pain, pressure, urgency, or fre...
09/10/2026

September is Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month. šŸ’›

If you’ve been dealing with bladder pain, pressure, urgency, or frequent urination—and infection hasn’t been found—it’s worth knowing that a UTI isn’t the only possible explanation.

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome can look different from person to person, and getting the right diagnosis can take time.

The important takeaway: persistent bladder symptoms deserve to be evaluated—not simply dismissed as ā€œanother UTIā€ or ā€œjust stress.ā€

Swipe through to learn more about IC, what it can feel like, and some common misconceptions.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there are treatments that can help. Pelvic health physical therapy can be part of that treatment for some people.

09/09/2026

How often are you really going? šŸ‘€

If you’re peeing every hour, more than 10 times a day, or making those frequent ā€œjust in caseā€ trips—it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a small bladder.

Your bladder and brain are constantly talking. Sometimes that urge can become a learned pattern, rather than simply a sign that your bladder is full.

The good news? It can be retrained.

Track your bathroom trips for one day. You may be surprised by what you find. šŸ‘€

Want to go a step further? šŸ¤

I created the 3-Day Bladder Pattern Tracker—more than just a bladder diary—to help you track, understand, and start retraining your bladder.

It includes 3 days of guided tracking, a reflection section to help you identify patterns, and 3 tools to begin retraining.

Get your tracker through the link in my bio, or click here: https://www.womenshealthhealingpt.com/product-page/3-day-bladder-pattern-tracker

Save this or share it with someone who could use it. šŸ¤

Follow for the next bladder MYTH 🚫

If you’re in Oakland or Lafayette, CA, or prefer telehealth, link in bio to book. We can figure this out together.

09/02/2026

5 signs your core workout needs a modification ā¬‡ļø

If you notice any of these during core exercises, don’t just push through. Modify.

1ļøāƒ£ Leakage
2ļøāƒ£ Pelvic pressure or heaviness
3ļøāƒ£ Pelvic pain
4ļøāƒ£ Abdominal bulging or doming
5ļøāƒ£ Your back taking over

It doesn't mean stop exercising. It means your body needs a temporary modification while you build strength and improve pressure management.

Pelvic PT can help guide you on the best exercises for you right now šŸ’Ŗ

šŸ“ Lafayette & Oakland, CA | Telehealth available
šŸ”— Link in bio to schedule

08/30/2026

Patient care starts before you arrive. šŸ¤

It’s about creating a space that feels clean, comfortable, welcoming, safe, and ready for you.

It’s about carefully planning your treatment to meet your individual goals.

You deserve to feel safe, heard, and cared for from the moment you walk through the door — with a treatment plan that’s customized for you.

Prepping is an important part of your care. ✨

08/26/2026

⭐ The pillow trick nobody ever told me about after my C-section

→ Coughing, sneezing, laughing, rolling over, getting out of bed — these movements can put pressure on a healing incision
→ Standing up or shifting in bed can add even more strain
→ A bowel movement can feel uncomfortable without support
→ Holding a pillow firmly against your lower belly can counter that pull and make these movements much more comfortable

You don’t have to just grit your teeth through recovery. Small tools like this can make a real difference.

šŸ“ Lafayette & Oakland | Telehealth in CA & NY
šŸ”— Book a visit: daphnarosspt.carrd.co
🌐 womenshealthandhealing.com

— Daphna, Pelvic PT

08/23/2026

Sunday serenity 🌿

08/19/2026

šŸ’«You’ve probably heard ā€œjust do your Kegelsā€ for every pelvic floor issue — but for a lot of people, that’s not what they need.

If your pelvic floor is already tight or overactive, more Kegels can actually make symptoms like pain, urgency, or even leaking worse.

āž”ļøSome pelvic floors need to learn to relax before they can strengthen.
āž”ļøA pelvic PT can help determine what your pelvic floor needs.
āž”ļøYou don’t have to guess.

Have you ever been told to ā€œjust do Kegelsā€? šŸ‘‡

Follow for pelvic floor information nobody tells you.

Lafayette + Oakland, CA | Telehealth
Book: daphnarosspt.carrd.co
Daphna, Pelvic PT

08/12/2026

ā­ļø You don’t have to push on your back — even with an epidural.

Many hospitals default to flat-on-your-back pushing, but this position can narrow the pelvic outlet — the space your baby needs to move through.

A few alternatives worth asking your provider about:

āž”ļø Side-lying — can open the pelvis while giving you stability
āž”ļø Hands-and-knees — can create more space with support from your team
āž”ļø Semi-supported sitting — uses gravity to help

Even with an epidural, you may have more options than you think. You may just need some help getting into position.

Ask your provider or doula what positions are possible for your birth. You may have more options than you realize. šŸ’›

šŸ“ Lafayette & Oakland | Telehealth for CA & NY
šŸ”— Book a visit: daphnarosspt.carrd.co
🌐 womenshealthandhealing.com

08/05/2026

✨Stress does not only affect the mind — it can affect the body too, including the pelvic floor.

Many people notice increased pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, bowel symptoms, or pelvic floor tension during periods of stress or overwhelm.

That’s why stress management and nervous system regulation are often important parts of pelvic floor therapy.

Even small calming strategies like deep breathing, meditation, body scanning, or taking a walk may help.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can also help improve muscle tension, coordination, and overall symptom management.

šŸ“Lafayette and Oakland, CA
šŸ”— Link in bio to learn more or schedule

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