When you’re living with fibromyalgia, another uncomfortable symptom can feel like one more thing you’re expected to manage. Bladder urgency? Pelvic pain? Pain with sex? It’s easy to wonder, “Is this just part of having fibromyalgia?” There is an overlap between fibromyalgia and pelvic floor symptoms. But that doesn’t mean you have to shrug off those symptoms—or assume there’s nothing that could help. Fibromyalgia and pelvic symptoms can show up together Research suggests that

If you've ever leaked urine when you coughed, laughed, sneezed, exercised, or felt a sudden urge to get to the bathroom, you're not alone. Urinary leakage affects millions of people of all ages, and while it's common, it's not something you simply have to live with. One of the most effective tools pelvic floor physical therapists use to help patients regain bladder control is biofeedback. If you've heard the term but aren't sure what it means—or if you're wondering whether it

Pregnancy can make getting a good night’s sleep surprisingly difficult. Between finding a comfortable position, getting up to use the bathroom, pelvic or back pain, heartburn, baby movement, and a brain that suddenly wants to think about everything at 2 a.m., restful sleep may feel harder to come by as pregnancy progresses. While an occasional rough night is a normal part of life, consistently poor sleep during pregnancy may affect more than just how tired you feel the next d

If your child is dealing with bedwetting, daytime accidents, or frequent trips to the bathroom, it’s easy to focus only on the bladder. But here’s something many parents (and even providers) don’t realize: 👉 The bladder and bowels are closely connected—and constipation can impact all of it. Understanding this connection can be a turning point. It often explains why symptoms seem unrelated… and why some strategies haven’t worked long-term. How Are the Bladder and Bowels Conne

Endometriosis is a complex condition that affects much more than the reproductive organs. While it's often thought of as a gynecologic condition, endometriosis can influence the muscles, nerves, connective tissue, bladder, bowel, hips, low back, and even the way the nervous system processes pain. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we work with many individuals living with endometriosis. Although pelvic floor physical therapy doesn't remove endometriosis lesions, it can play an impo

Bedwetting can feel like one of those parenting challenges that no one really prepares you for. If your child is waking up wet (especially past the age you expected them to be dry) you might be wondering: Is this normal? Are we missing something? Why is this still happening? First, it’s important to know: bedwetting (enuresis) is very common, and your child is not doing anything wrong. What Is Enuresis? Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination during sleep in ch

You just used the bathroom. You washed your hands. Maybe you even started walking away. And then it happens. That familiar feeling that you need to pee again. If you've ever wondered, "Why do I feel an urge to pee right after I just went?" you're not alone. This is one of the most common questions we hear in pelvic floor physical therapy, and it can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes even a little alarming. The good news? While there are several possible causes, this sy

When it comes to pelvic health, the conversations we have are often enlightening, yet the subject of vaginismus tends to sit in the shadows. For those unfamiliar, vaginismus is a condition involving involuntary muscle tightness that makes vaginal penetration challenging, uncomfortable, or even impossible. And although it's a tough topic for many to discuss openly, breaking the silence can be a powerful step toward healing. In this post, we’ll dive into what vaginismus is, why