Low Back Pain and Core Weakness: What’s the connection and which comes first?
It’s the classic argument of what comes first - the chicken or the egg, or in this case, the low back pain or the weak core? It has often been said among healthcare professionals that a weak core will lead to low back pain; however, this blog post is going to dive into the truth behind that statement and determine how core weakness and low back pain interact as well as what we as rehab professionals can do to help find the root cause in order to build a treatment plan off of that!
Preparing for Labor and Birth: How a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help
If you or someone you know is pregnant and have heard of pelvic floor physical therapy as an option for prenatal care, but are unsure WHAT exactly a pelvic floor physical therapist is for during your pregnancy, this blog post is for you! Seeing a PFPT for birth prep is helpful to learn, practice, and prep for the labor and birth experience.