Rib cage position plays a bigger role in breathing and pelvic floor function than most people realize. Here’s how poor mechanics can lead to pressure, bloating, and symptoms.
If you’ve ever been told to “engage your core,” pull your belly button in, or tighten your abs throughout the day, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common cues given in fitness, postpartum recovery, and even rehab settings. The problem is that for many people, especially those dealing with pelvic floor symptoms, this […]
Bloating Isn’t Always a Gut Problem If you feel bloated, especially later in the day, after meals, or seemingly out of nowhere, it’s easy to assume it’s digestive. But many cases of persistent bloating are not coming from the gut at all. We see this pattern commonly in patients with a history of abdominal surgery, […]
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly common for weight management and metabolic health. While many people see positive results, a frequent complaint is persistent bloating or abdominal distension. Patients often describe a feeling of pressure, tightness, or a visibly distended abdomen even when they have not eaten much. What is frustrating […]
Women’s Orthopedic & Pelvic Physical Therapy | Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills & Pasadena, California Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) disproportionately affects women and is frequently misunderstood — especially when symptoms include fatigue, pelvic pain, dizziness, or exercise intolerance. A defining feature of ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise (PEM), meaning symptoms worsen after physical, cognitive, or emotional […]
At Fusion Wellness and Femina Physical Therapy in Los Angeles Beverly Hills • Sherman Oaks • Pasadena Fusion Wellness and Femina Physical Therapy is a premier pelvic floor physical therapy destination in Los Angeles, providing expert, inclusive care for all genders and all life stages. Services are delivered by Doctors of Physical Therapy with advanced […]
Endometriosis is often talked about in terms of periods, fertility, and hormone fluctuations, but far less often do we talk about what it does to the pelvic floor. For many women, the missing link between persistent discomfort and real healing lies in understanding this powerful group of muscles. If you’re struggling with endometriosis symptoms like […]
Pelvic health is essential, but often overlooked. Strong pelvic floor muscles are more than just a postpartum or bladder-control solution. They play a critical role in maintaining pelvic circulation, reducing pelvic pain, and preventing conditions like pelvic congestion syndrome. Optimizing blood flow to the pelvic region is key to long-term pelvic floor health. In this […]
Daily stretching helps improve mobility, reduce tension, and support pelvic floor and core coordination. At Femina Atlanta, we use a whole-body approach—integrating breathing, fascia, and movement—to help prevent pain and improve how your body functions.
Visceral mobility plays a key role in pelvic health. Learn how organ restrictions and fascia impact pelvic pain, breathing, and whole-body function.
