If you've been experiencing pain that starts in your low back or buttocks and travels down your leg, you may have been told it's sciatica. But what if your imaging looks normal, traditional treatments haven't helped, or you're also dealing with pelvic pain, bladder issues, or discomfort with sitting? The answer may surprise you: pelvic floor dysfunction can sometimes contribute to symptoms that closely resemble sciatica. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we often see patients who

Have you ever felt a bulge, pressure, or heaviness in your vagina and wondered, "Is this normal?" Maybe it feels like something is falling out, like you're sitting on a small ball, or you notice a bulge when showering or using the restroom. If so, you're not alone. A sensation of vaginal bulging is one of the most common symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that affects millions of women. While it can feel alarming, prolapse is often manageable, and many people find

If you've noticed urine leakage when you sneeze, a heavy feeling in your pelvis, pain during sex, or persistent core weakness after having a baby, you're not alone. Many women assume these symptoms are simply part of postpartum recovery, but they don't have to be. One of the most common questions we hear at Bonneville Pelvic Health is: When is the best time to start pelvic floor physical therapy after giving birth? The short answer: earlier than most people think. While every

If you've ever been to pelvic floor physical therapy, you've probably noticed that your therapist (with a nerdy gleam in their eye) keeps talking about breathing. A lot. But why? Are we just super into yoga? Do we think we’re auditioning for a role as a meditation guru or opera diva? Nope. It turns out that how you breathe has everything to do with how well your pelvic floor and core function. And as pelvic floor PTs, we just can’t help but geek out over it! The Diaphragm & P