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

If you're experiencing burning pelvic pain, you're not alone, and it's not something you should have to simply "live with." Many people describe pelvic pain as burning, stinging, raw, or irritated. It may occur constantly, come and go throughout the day, or appear during specific activities such as sitting, exercising, using the bathroom, or having sex. For some, the pain is mild but frustrating. For others, it can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and mental we

If you've heard the term biofeedback during a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment, you may have wondered what it actually means. Does it involve electricity? Is it painful? Will it tell you whether you're "doing Kegels correctly?" The good news is that biofeedback is one of the most helpful educational tools we use in pelvic floor physical therapy. It's non-invasive, easy to understand, and helps you better connect with muscles that you usually can't see or feel. At Bon

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

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

What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a bowl of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that helps to control bowel, bladder, and sexual function. It consists of three layers from superficial to deep that have differing functions. The first and second layers (meaning the more superficial) are smaller muscles that all come together to create the openings that allow for essential bodily functions. The openings are the urethra, vagina (females), and anus. The functions (yo