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Gina Roxanne discuss the myths and realities of dealing with pelvic pain during pregnancy. They break down different types of pelvic pain, such as pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD) and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, offering insights into their causes and effective exercises for relief. The hosts emphasize that pain is not a requirement of pregnancy and share professional advice, including recommendations for exercises, the use of belly bands, and consulting with specialists like pelvic floor physical therapists and Webster Certified chiropractors. This episode also highlights the importance of maintaining proper pelvic positioning and muscle coordination for pain management.  Scroll down for links to exercises and resources referenced in this episode!  00:00 Introduction to Pelvic Pain Relief 01:10 Understanding Pelvic Girdle Pain 02:07 Causes and Types of Pelvic Pain 06:06 Pelvic Position and Pain Management 08:48 Strengthening Exercises for Pelvic Stability 14:06 Modifications for Pain-Free Movement 30:41 Professional Help and External Support 38:54 Conclusion and Resources Work with Haley Cava, Pelvic Floor PT: https://www.hayleykavapt.com/ Get your own Crossover Symmetry System using code MAMASTEFIT20 for 20% off!: https://crossoversymmetry.com/?utm_source=google&campaign_id=21358453570&ad_id=701400392326&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRANDED_EM&utm_content=160445642822&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMFrjeMrNK4OkhmhRdT9aFYXlz5baCLgdcSeV1rJ63w8innR4l0hAXRoCOXoQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1 Links to Exercises Referenced in This Episode: SPD Pelvic Balance: Seated Ball Squeezes https://youtu.be/dTWwId7NRsg Seated Hip Shifts https://youtu.be/o1YTEf5AeNk SIJ Pelvic Balance: Bulgarian Split Squat   Glute Strengthening Exercise for Pelvic Balance https://youtu.be/mLchx95SYmo Copenhagen Plank   Adductor Strengthening Exercise for Pelvic Balance https://youtu.be/SkpHlP-Gru0 Adductor Rock Back: Pelvic Balance Exercise https://youtu.be/tWpHyJbJn0I Anterior Oblique Sling: Pallof Press   Prenatal and Postnatal Safe Core Exercise https://youtu.be/cGS4efYgNO4 Diagonal Banded Pull Down   Anterior Oblique Sling Pelvic Stability Exercise https://youtu.be/Sx_oRCWaWzk Posterior Oblique Sling Lunge with Banded Row   Posterior Oblique Sling Pelvic Stability Exercise https://youtu.be/_iljg7CZP-w Lateral Sling Step Up with Banded Row   Posterior Oblique and Lateral Sling Pelvic Stability Exercise https://youtu.be/apom7teYOXM Lateral Band Walk   Lateral Sling Pelvic Stability Exercise https://youtu.be/r518lkD3iwo Deep Longitudinal  Suitcase Deadlifts   Deep Longitudinal Sling Pelvic Stability Exercise https://youtu.be/T9kzlXW2ZsA ----- Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get your own Crossover Symmetry System using code MAMASTEFIT20 for 20% off!: https://crossoversymmetry.com/?utm_source=google&campaign_id=21358453570&ad_id=701400392326&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRANDED_EM&utm_content=160445642822&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMFrjeMrNK4OkhmhRdT9aFYXlz5baCLgdcSeV1rJ63w8innR4l0hAXRoCOXoQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1 ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

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Dealing with pregnancy-induced pain? If you're looking for alternative ways to relieve your pain, look no further. This Knoxville, Tennessee, local prenatal chiropractor Bell Family Chiropractic (+1-865-383-7730) provides safe, non-medication back pain relief. You can visit https://bellfamilychiro.com/prenatal-and-pregnancy-chiropractor (https://bellfamilychiro.com/prenatal-and-pregnancy-chiropractor) for more information.

Because of the decline of hormones, we need to have stronger pelvic floors, so that we're not suffering from vaginal dryness. In menopause, we lose bone density (so all these things are happening simultaneously). To find relief, some women want that magical pill or the surgery...that we forget that the answers are already within us and we have to do the work. But if after childbirth, you find that you need to take steps to heal your pelvic floor because of pain, leaking, pressure or discomfort “down there…” you don't have to be stuck in not knowing what to do to care for your sacred anatomy. There's stuff you and I can do. In today's podcast episode I'm with a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies, Isa Herrera where we talk about giving your lady parts the first aid and love that they need to be happy. Tune in today and discover how to trust yourself again as you learn more about finding pelvic pain relief! Discussion Points:  [0:00] Introduction  [6:25] Isa shares about how she became a pelvic floor specialist  [11:26] How doctors have limited knowledge about the female anatomy  [12:40] France vs. America and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation  [17:08] A strong pelvic floor is important  [17:57] Women want the magical pill but the answer is within us  [19:26] Prolapse and how to deal with it  [25:00] invest in yourself  [28:14] Loss of libido and what you can do now  [31:38] Vaginal dryness  [34:31] Food and how it affects your vagina  [36:12] Sexual trauma and how Isa helps her clients  [40:37] Digestive health and the pelvic floor   About the Guest: Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist as well as an expert in integrated pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005. At her New York City Healing Center, Renew PT, Isa pioneered the use of integrated modalities like Maya massage, cold laser therapy, sound healing and Andean energy techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done before.  She's also the author of five books on the topics of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, including the newly released international bestseller Female Pelvic Alchemy. Isa's new online school brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after her daughter was born, Isa has made it her life's mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction.  Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones https://www.menopausemovement.com/blog   Connect with me on Instagram @drmichellegordon Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon Join The Menopause Movement private group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopausemovement) Sign up for our Virtual Live Retreat: https://www.menopausemovement.com/retreat   Register for Isa's Master class https://www.prl40clk.com/2T6TBJC/NFC9H/  Books mentioned in this episode: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Love Life, Enhancing Your Pleasure & Loving Your Body Completely https://amzn.to/38iSude  Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World https://amzn.to/3BhKd5H  For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The pelvic floor muscles are very interconnected with how we feel about ourselves every day." -Isa Herrera   Isa Herrera MSPT, CSCS is the founder and CEO of PelvicPainRelief.com and a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating incontinence; pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse by personally helping over 15,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa's online school on pelvic pain relief brings her expertise to a global audience. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor disorders. To this end, Isa created the Female Pelvic Alchemy online program, which empowers women to take back their pelvic health and awaken their inner doctor. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction, leaking, and pelvic pain including the recent international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. In today’s talk we discuss what women can do to both protect and improve their pelvic floor to reduce pelvic pain, leaking, prolapse, and so much more. Isa is so much fun and this interview is full of life-changing information.   *Links:  Isa’s Free Masterclass in February to heal pelvic and bladder issues Lady Parts First Aid Toolkit   Timestamps: [00:31] Introduction to Isa Herrera [05:55] What is your pelvic floor? [11:38] Treating kegels as medicine [20:34] Importance of pelvic health after C-Sections [28:18] How can you protect your pelvic floor? [36:43] What is diastasis recti?   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

Key Takeaways: What is a pelvic floor and why is it so important? Women forget to exercise this very important area in their body. Our society has told us women need to be ‘tight’ in this area, but that’s actually damaging our bodies! One out of three women has chronic sexual pain. Just because everyone has it, doesn’t make this normal! It’s important to take ownership of your self-care. Take ownership of your body instead of outsourcing it to a medical professional. Are Kegels actually good for you or are they hurting you? What kind of exercises should women be doing to improve their pelvic floor? If you are accidentally leaking urine throughout the day, try to drink more water. It helps your body clean out the toxins. By the way, this is not just a woman’s issue! 40% of the people Isa works with are men! Women have a lot of shame when it comes to their bodies, but in Isa’s experience, men are even quieter! Isa shares some of the tools and workout devices women can use! Why is the g-spot such an important part of our pelvic floor? Look forward to a future episode with Isa dedicated to men and their prostate! Get to know your pelvic health. Massage your interior walls to help loosen it up and get more blood flow into it. You have more control over your health than we’ve been led to believe. Take control of it, and explore!   Episode Summary: Isa Herrera helps both women and men reignite their pelvic floor and become healthy again. So much sexual energy and health comes from the pelvic floor and if it’s out of balance, you might experience pain, sexual dysfunction, and so much more. Isa shares in this episode how you can take ownership of your body and discover what’s holding you back through exploration and experimentation.   Guest Bio: Isa Herrera is a licensed pelvic physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT.   Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. Isa incorporates a mind-body-spirit approach to all pelvic healing and believes that every woman holds the key to their own healing and can be their own inner doctor.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide Connect with Isa: Pelvicpainrelief.com & Isa’s free offer: Pelvicpainrelief.com/drbenson   Quotes:   “One out of three women has chronic sexual pain and 49% of women leak urine, and up to 50% of older women have a pelvic organ prolapse.”   “You need to own your body, you need to own your pelvis, and you, as a woman, need to understand your divine feminine anatomy.”   “If you can’t touch your own vagina, then who can?”   “I have seen women’s sexual function transform. We start to massage the whole interior wall, we start to get more blood flow into it, and it’s a miraculous transformation.”

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. She pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done at her healing center. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and she is one that has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.Isa Herrera also spent years adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools. Even her medical, alternative health, and Fitness Professional friends tell her that they have not received any formal training in pelvic health. So you can see why she so passionately pushed to get her PelvicPainrelief.com online school up and running! She has also authored 5 books!

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over ten thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. She pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done at her healing center. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and she is one that has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.Isa Herrera also spent years adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools. Even her medical, alternative health, and Fitness Professional friends tell her that they have not received any formal training in pelvic health. So you can see why she so passionately pushed to get her PelvicPainrelief.com online school up and running! She has also authored 5 books!

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects over 1/3rd of all adults, women as well as men. Do you or someone you know experience any of the following; urine or fecal leakage, frequent urination, pain with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, constipation, deep pressure in pelvic area? Be sure to join us for a helpful discussion with Isa Herrera, the founder of Pelvic Pain Relief. She has great news! We can heal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) naturally. You don’t want to miss this one...   * * *   About Isa Herrera Isa is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Isa’s new online school, www.PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training.  After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. Free Report HERE: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   What is the pelvic floor and why is it important for optimal health? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. The pelvic floor prevents these organs from falling down or out of your body. It also helps the organs function properly.   What’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)? Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly contract (tighten) and relax the muscles in the pelvic floor to have a bowel movement. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles in the floor of the pelvic area. These muscles support the organs in the pelvis, and some form a sling around the rectum and vagina. Although embarrassing or sometimes painful, pelvic floor dysfunction is a highly treatable condition. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms to get a proper diagnosis. There are several home remedies you can try before resorting to medication or surgery for treatment.   Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Risk Factors Life Stage Pregnancy/Childbirth Childbirth can contribute to the development of PFDs, because it can put excessive strain on the pelvic floor during delivery. Vaginal births double the rate of pelvic floor disorders compared to Cesarean deliveries or women who never gave birth. Menopause The pelvic floor muscles often weaken during menopause, which can lead to the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Senior The strength of the pelvic floor deteriorates as women age, which can also lead to the development of POP.   Race & Ethnicity Genetic Some women are born with weaker pelvic floor muscles. This puts them at a greater risk for PFDs. If your mother or sister have a PFD, you are at higher risk of developing one. Race Caucasian women are more likely to develop prolapse and to have urine leakage related to coughing, sneezing and activities. African American women are more likely to have urinary leakage related to urgency. Ethnicity Mexican American women are more likely to struggle with urinary incontinence than other Hispanic/Latino women. However, this difference may reflect a reluctance to seek medical care and/or language barrier. Lifestyle Obesity Overweight or obese women have increased pressure on the bladder and often lack strength in their pelvic muscles. They are at an increased risk of developing POP and urinary incontinence (UI). Smoking Women who smoke increase their risk of developing POP and UI. If you smoke, quit now. Smoking is generally not good for bladder health. It also can damage connective tissue in your body, including the tissue in your pelvic area. Diet When there is not enough fiber or water in a woman’s diet, bowel movements are more likely to be hard or irregular. Processed foods can lead to constipation. Certain foods also can irritate the bladder, making women feel like they have to urinate. Bladder irritants include caffeine and alcohol. Heavy Lifting/Exertion Certain occupations, usually those that involve heavy lifting or exertion can increase the risk of developing PFDs. Repetitive strenuous activity is also a risk. For some women, stair climbing can cause leakage.   Health Problems/Medical History Constipation/Chronic Straining Straining with constipation puts significant pressure on the weak vaginal wall and can further thin it out. This increases the risk for prolapse. Pelvic Injury/Surgery Loss of pelvic support can occur when the pelvic floor is injured from falls, car accidents or surgery. Hysterectomy and other procedures that treat pelvic organ prolapse can sometimes cause further prolapse. Lung Conditions/Chronic Coughing Chronic respiratory disorders can cause increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvis, which increases the risk of POP. Sexual Dysfunction Pelvic floor symptoms are significantly associated with reduced sexual arousal, infrequent orgasm, and painful intercourse (known in medical terms as dyspareunia).   Emotional Impacts When women, or men, come to Isa, typically they're at the end of their rope. Many of them are depressed, many of them feel like their bodies have betrayed them. Lost connection with their loved one. Internalize their struggle and feel something is deeply wrong with them. Suffer in shame and in silence.    Deeper Dive Resources Free Report + Training 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Leaking, Burning, Pelvic Pain & Claiming Your Life Back https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   Isa’s website - Pelvic Pain Relief https://pelvicpainrelief.com/about/   BOOK: Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2MfnUZV   BOOK: Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, or Living with Pelvic or Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2K76QCq   BOOK: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts https://amzn.to/2MfKBNr   BOOK: Ending Pain in Pregnancy: Trade Secrets for an Injury-Free Childbirth, Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Creating Powerful Pelvic Muscles https://amzn.to/2EEeYXE   BOOK: The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together https://amzn.to/2WmgTub   MeToo Movement https://metoomvmt.org/about/

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects over 1/3rd of all adults, women as well as men. Do you or someone you know experience any of the following; urine or fecal leakage, frequent urination, pain with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, constipation, deep pressure in pelvic area? Be sure to join us for a helpful discussion with Isa Herrera, the founder of Pelvic Pain Relief. She has great news! We can heal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) naturally. You don’t want to miss this one...   * * *   About Isa Herrera Isa is a licensed physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done.   She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.   Isa’s new online school, www.PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training.  After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. Free Report HERE: https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   What is the pelvic floor and why is it important for optimal health? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. The pelvic floor prevents these organs from falling down or out of your body. It also helps the organs function properly.   What’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD)? Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly contract (tighten) and relax the muscles in the pelvic floor to have a bowel movement. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles in the floor of the pelvic area. These muscles support the organs in the pelvis, and some form a sling around the rectum and vagina. Although embarrassing or sometimes painful, pelvic floor dysfunction is a highly treatable condition. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms to get a proper diagnosis. There are several home remedies you can try before resorting to medication or surgery for treatment.   Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Risk Factors Life Stage Pregnancy/Childbirth Childbirth can contribute to the development of PFDs, because it can put excessive strain on the pelvic floor during delivery. Vaginal births double the rate of pelvic floor disorders compared to Cesarean deliveries or women who never gave birth. Menopause The pelvic floor muscles often weaken during menopause, which can lead to the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Senior The strength of the pelvic floor deteriorates as women age, which can also lead to the development of POP.   Race & Ethnicity Genetic Some women are born with weaker pelvic floor muscles. This puts them at a greater risk for PFDs. If your mother or sister have a PFD, you are at higher risk of developing one. Race Caucasian women are more likely to develop prolapse and to have urine leakage related to coughing, sneezing and activities. African American women are more likely to have urinary leakage related to urgency. Ethnicity Mexican American women are more likely to struggle with urinary incontinence than other Hispanic/Latino women. However, this difference may reflect a reluctance to seek medical care and/or language barrier. Lifestyle Obesity Overweight or obese women have increased pressure on the bladder and often lack strength in their pelvic muscles. They are at an increased risk of developing POP and urinary incontinence (UI). Smoking Women who smoke increase their risk of developing POP and UI. If you smoke, quit now. Smoking is generally not good for bladder health. It also can damage connective tissue in your body, including the tissue in your pelvic area. Diet When there is not enough fiber or water in a woman’s diet, bowel movements are more likely to be hard or irregular. Processed foods can lead to constipation. Certain foods also can irritate the bladder, making women feel like they have to urinate. Bladder irritants include caffeine and alcohol. Heavy Lifting/Exertion Certain occupations, usually those that involve heavy lifting or exertion can increase the risk of developing PFDs. Repetitive strenuous activity is also a risk. For some women, stair climbing can cause leakage.   Health Problems/Medical History Constipation/Chronic Straining Straining with constipation puts significant pressure on the weak vaginal wall and can further thin it out. This increases the risk for prolapse. Pelvic Injury/Surgery Loss of pelvic support can occur when the pelvic floor is injured from falls, car accidents or surgery. Hysterectomy and other procedures that treat pelvic organ prolapse can sometimes cause further prolapse. Lung Conditions/Chronic Coughing Chronic respiratory disorders can cause increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvis, which increases the risk of POP. Sexual Dysfunction Pelvic floor symptoms are significantly associated with reduced sexual arousal, infrequent orgasm, and painful intercourse (known in medical terms as dyspareunia).   Emotional Impacts When women, or men, come to Isa, typically they're at the end of their rope. Many of them are depressed, many of them feel like their bodies have betrayed them. Lost connection with their loved one. Internalize their struggle and feel something is deeply wrong with them. Suffer in shame and in silence.    Deeper Dive Resources Free Report + Training 5 Simple Steps to Overcome Leaking, Burning, Pelvic Pain & Claiming Your Life Back https://pelvicpainrelief.com/masterclass   Isa’s website - Pelvic Pain Relief https://pelvicpainrelief.com/about/   BOOK: Ending Female Pain, A Woman's Manual, Expanded 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2MfnUZV   BOOK: Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Men Suffering with Prostatitis, Recovering from Prostatectomy, or Living with Pelvic or Sexual Pain https://amzn.to/2K76QCq   BOOK: Female Pelvic Alchemy: Trade Secrets For Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts https://amzn.to/2MfKBNr   BOOK: Ending Pain in Pregnancy: Trade Secrets for an Injury-Free Childbirth, Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Creating Powerful Pelvic Muscles https://amzn.to/2EEeYXE   BOOK: The Pregnant Couple's Guide to Working Out Together https://amzn.to/2WmgTub   MeToo Movement https://metoomvmt.org/about/

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center She is a pioneer in the space and the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. Her new online school, PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, techniques, and tools to maximize female healing and professional training. A different take on maybe how we can thrive…. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Health is wealth, right? Many of you have New Year’s resolutions to be healthier in 2018. So, I thought it would be appropriate to bring on a guest today who is an expert on, particularly, pelvic relief. The topic is a little sensitive, a little private. Sometimes we don’t talk about this issue very openly. Both for men and women, particularly us moms after having babies, this can be an area of tension and pain. But as Isa says, “If your pelvis isn’t healthy, your money can’t be healthy.” What’s that correlation about? Isa will explain. She's a licensed physical therapist and an expert in women’s health. She's the founder of pelvicpainrelief.com, which is an online educational portal. Isa also has a healing center here in New York City. She is the author of five books on the topic of women’s health and she says that her passion for pelvic health was born from her own personal hardships after the birth of her first daughter, Ella. Isa also talks about the benefits of growing up poor, the childhood experiences that transformed her relationship with money and has benefited her as an entrepreneur and as someone who is very So Money. To receive the female pelvic freedom checklist visit pelvicpainrelief.com/pelvicstarterkitb. Isa is also hosting a FREE Live Masterclass on January 17, 2018, you can join here: pelvicpainrelief.com/fpa-jan-2018-webinar-optin. To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

I recently started following the work of Isa Herrera, who is the founder of "Pelvic Pain Relief" and offers up a TON of really cool resources for women include "Pelvic Power Hour" and "Pelvic Floor Yoga" (how cool is that?) Which is FANTASTIC because there really isn't a whole lot of information out there about drug-free natural remedies for the pelvic pain. Some women don't even realize that their side effects (like reduced sexual pleasure) is due to a weak pelvic floor!  I personally took Isa's Pelvic Pain Relief course and loved it! I knew I had to have Isa on my radio show.  Let me tell you, it wasn't easy. Isa is a VERY popular and busy lady sharing this important information with the world. So we were thrilled that after a few months of persistence to finally get a private one-on-one recorded interview with her.  What we cover: Why spiritual enlightenment and evolution must include your pelvic floor healthHow there hasn't been specialized "do it yourself" pelvic floor therapies that work until nowWhy doing Kegel exercises maybe harmful to your health and cause more problemsHow to get information on "diagnosing" what is causing yoru pelvic painHow my pelvic floor was connected to my knee pain! For a free Pelvic Pain Starter Kit (and even if you don't have pain but have other symptoms, this is good for you too): http://karenkan.com/pelvicstarterkit. To register for Isa's amazing Lady Parts 101 Pelvic Healing Master class: http://karenkan.com/pelvichealing on January 17th at 8PM Eastern (GMT-05:00) (complimentary!)    

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Isa Herrera joins me to discuss holistic healthcare. Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. In this episode, we discuss: -Society’s demanding expectations on women -Developing trust and compassion with your patients to discuss pelvic pain, sexual health and incontinence -The importance of collaboration with your patient’s broader healthcare team when delivering holistic healthcare -Female Pelvic Alchemy Program: Trade Secrets for Energizing Your Sex Life, Enhancing Your Orgasms, and Loving Your Lady Parts -And so much more!   With the many selfless roles women take on in the modern world, from child rearing to running businesses, it can be difficult for women to spend time on their own needs. Isa empowers women with, “The time is right for women to seize the moment and to become the heroines of their own story.”   It is the role of the therapist to give their patients the tools needed to build towards optimal health as in the end, “[The patients] have to be responsible for their own work.”   A therapeutic alliance is developed the moment you make contact with a patient. Trust is even more elevated in intimate settings such as pelvic health, where Isa reminds us, “You have under 15 seconds to make that impression to make sure that they trust you enough to open up to you.”   One of the most important qualities of a great therapist is humility as Isa recommends, “If we don’t know something and we are not comfortable with it, we should own it.”   Physical therapists often adopt beliefs that hinder them from growing their businesses. To overcome those limiting beliefs, one of the first steps Isa states is, “We have to get out of this scarcity mindset.”   For more information on Isa: Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. At her healing center in NYC, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year doctoral physical therapy students. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction by helping over fourteen thousand women since 2005 at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy. Most recently, Isa has used her vast clinical experience and expertise and incorporated it into her new online school www.PelvicPainRelief.com, a online educational portal whose mission is to create a global language for patients and professionals seeking accurate, integrative information relating to all things about pelvic health. Isa's online school PelvicPainRelief.com is founded on evidence-based education and over 10 years of tried and true protocols that incorporate exercises, techniques, and integrative tools to maximize patient healing. She is also now bringing her business and clinical wisdom together as well for professionals to coach and mentor women who want to create or up-level cash-based practices in the field of women's health. She is also the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain and her newly released book, Female Pelvic Alchemy is an international best seller in 4 women's health categories. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction, and also to educate professionals on the right mix of evidence-based and integrative techniques to help patients achieve lifelong health and wellness.   Resources discussed on this show: Pelvic Pain Relief Website Renew PT Website Female Pelvic Alchemy Program Free Gift: Pelvic Starter Kit Female Pelvic Alchemy S.T.A.R.R. Program Professional Training Female Pelvic Alchemy Book Isa Herrera Facebook Isa Herrera Instagram Isa Herrera LinkedIn Isa Herrera Twitter MTV True Life "I Can't Have Sex" The Guardian - The Vagina Dispatches Readers Digest - The One Core Exercise Every Woman Should Be Doing USNews and World Report - Shocking Numbers of Fit Young Women Have This Embarrassing Problem Regis and Kelly Live   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! 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This week on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with well known Physical Therapist, Isa Herrera.  Our discussion is centered primarily around diastisis, a healthy balanced pelvic floor and how to make intelligent decisions about what type of activities to continue during pregnancy. Topics discussed are:  An explanation of what diastisis is and the importance of not over stretching the abdominal muscles and linia alba during pregnancySome problems that arise from not modifying one’s yoga practice or physical activity when pregnantSpecific poses that women should avoid that can cause this problemCan women simply trust their intuition when making decisions as to what to practice in yoga and other activities. Would she necessarily feel damage happening?Repercussions during pregnancy and birth you have seen due to diastisis or an overly tight or unbalanced pelvic floor or misaligned pelvisWhat happens if someone has diastisis post-baby?  The road back from repair with diastisisWhy is it important to women’s health to have a functional core- pelvic floor and transverses abdominals?Are some women more prone to pelvic floor issues and diastisis then others?The influence on social media and how pregnant women and new mothers view themselves and the impact on a healthy body.For more information on Isa’s work visit:  www.PelvicPainRelief.com on facebook: @isaherrerapelvichealer on instragram: @isa_herrera_pelvic_healer Isa’s Bio: Isa is a licensed physical therapist and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies in the field of women’s health. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain by helping over fourteen thousand women at her NYC-based healing center Renew Physical Therapy since 2005. At her healing center, Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Abdominal Massage, Low Level Laser Therapy, Reiki, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with traditional evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. It has since become very mainstream to talk about integrative approaches, and Isa is proud to say she has been there in those trenches long before it was a hot topic.  Isa has also spent years traveling to Central and South America learning integrative healing techniques, and spent years as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York teaching pelvic floor techniques to 3rd year Doctoral level physical therapy students. She was always frustrated that there was not a broad level of teaching about pelvic floor issues in schools.  To that end, Isa has just launched her new online school www.PelvicPainRelief.com , which is a state-of-the-art online education portal for patients and professionals seeking accurate integrative information about all things pelvic.  PelvicPainRelief.com is dedicated to creating a global language of understanding amongst h Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices