Helen Kim, DPT PLLC

Helen Kim, DPT PLLC Telehealth, Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Pregnancy/ Postpartum, Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema Treatment, Pilates, Yoga

Pelvic pain isn't just a women's health issue.Men with Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MPPS) may experience pelvic pain...
06/22/2026

Pelvic pain isn't just a women's health issue.

Men with Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MPPS) may experience pelvic pain, urinary urgency or frequency, pain with ej*******on, groin discomfort, or symptoms that seem to have no clear cause. These symptoms are often related to tight, overactive pelvic floor muscles and trigger points within those muscles.

The good news? Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address muscle tension, improve function, and reduce pain.

If you've been told everything looks "normal" but you're still experiencing symptoms, it may be worth exploring whether your pelvic floor is contributing to the problem.

Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise? Experience pain with intimacy, constipation, or a feeling ...
06/16/2026

Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise? Experience pain with intimacy, constipation, or a feeling of heaviness or pressure in your pelvis?

These symptoms are often dismissed as “normal,” especially during pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause—but they can be signs of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Your pelvic floor muscles play a vital role in supporting your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. When these muscles become weak, tight, or uncoordinated, symptoms such as urinary leakage, bowel issues, pelvic pain, painful in*******se, and pelvic pressure can occur.

The good news? These symptoms are common, but they are not something you simply have to live with. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address the root cause and improve your quality of life.

If any of these signs sound familiar, it may be time to talk with a pelvic health physical therapist.

Just because you've been cleared for exercise doesn't mean your body is ready to jump back into your old routine.Pregnan...
06/04/2026

Just because you've been cleared for exercise doesn't mean your body is ready to jump back into your old routine.

Pregnancy and delivery place significant demands on the core, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. Starting with the right foundation can help support healing, reduce symptoms, and improve long-term recovery.

Three great places to start:

3-Part Breathing
Reconnect your diaphragm, core, and pelvic floor through intentional breathing. Proper breathing helps restore coordination between these muscles and encourages relaxation and recovery.

Pelvic Floor Contractions
Gentle pelvic floor contractions can help rebuild strength and awareness after delivery. These should be pain-free and performed without squeezing the glutes or thighs.

Heel Slides
A simple movement that begins re-engaging the deep abdominal muscles while minimizing strain on healing tissues.

Recovery isn't about rushing back to exercise—it's about rebuilding from the inside out.

If you're experiencing leaking, pelvic pressure, pain, abdominal separation, or simply aren't sure where to begin, a pelvic floor physical therapist can help guide your return to activity safely.

If you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or are hypermobile, your pelvic floor may not function the way you’ve been told...
04/22/2026

If you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or are hypermobile, your pelvic floor may not function the way you’ve been told it should. Because EDS affects collagen and connective tissue, the pelvic floor often lacks stability and can be overactive, underactive, or uncoordinated—not simply “weak.” That’s why doing endless Kegels isn’t always the answer and can sometimes make symptoms worse.

Pelvic floor dysfunction in EDS can show up as leakage, pelvic pain, pressure, prolapse, or pain with intimacy—often earlier than expected. The key is a different approach: focusing on coordination, breath, and controlled stability, rather than just strengthening.

The goal isn’t to force strength—it’s to build support, control, and awareness in a body that moves differently.

Postpartum changes everything — including your s*x drive.After birth, estrogen levels drop, tissues are healing, and you...
04/13/2026

Postpartum changes everything — including your s*x drive.

After birth, estrogen levels drop, tissues are healing, and your body is often low on energy (especially with sleep deprivation or breastfeeding). all of that can impact libido, comfort, and overall connection.

One piece that’s often overlooked: nutrition.

What you eat can directly support recovery and hormone balance:

• Healthy fats → help support estrogen levels + natural lubrication
• Protein → essential for tissue healing and muscle recovery
• Iron-rich foods → help restore energy after blood loss
• Zinc → plays a role in hormone regulation and libido
• Hydration → supports circulation, energy, and overall function

This phase isn’t about rushing back — it’s about rebuilding from the inside out.

When your body feels supported, everything else follows.

Your body is doing a LOT during pregnancy—especially your spine. As your belly grows, your posture shifts and your low b...
04/10/2026

Your body is doing a LOT during pregnancy—especially your spine. As your belly grows, your posture shifts and your low back takes on more load… which is why that achy, tight feeling is so common.

The good news? Gentle movement + breath can make a huge difference.

Here are a few prenatal-friendly yoga poses that can help relieve low back tension.

1) Child’s Pose – opens up the low back and gives your spine a break
2) Cat/Cow – gently mobilizes the spine and relieves stiffness
3) Legs Up the Wall – takes pressure off the low back and pelvis
4) Seated Twist (gentle!) – helps reset posture and reduce tension
5) Supported stretches with props – because comfort matters more than pushing range

Focus on slow, deep breathing—especially into the back of your ribcage—to help your body relax into each movement.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating space where your body needs it most 🤍

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