Inner Strength Physical Therapy, LLC.

08/24/2026

Have you ever had abdominal surgery? 👀

A C-section.
A hysterectomy.
A hernia repair.
An appendectomy.
Or any other abdominal surgery?

After surgery, your body creates scar tissue as part of the healing process. That scar tissue can adhere to the surrounding fascia and other tissues.

✨ Why does that matter?

Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, and structures throughout the body. It needs to be able to move and glide. When an area becomes restricted, it can potentially affect how the surrounding tissues move and function.

Restrictions around an abdominal scar may contribute to issues such as:
• Low back pain
• Hip pain
• Pelvic pain
• Abdominal tightness or pulling
• Pain with certain movements
• Difficulty fully relaxing the pelvic floor

Your scar is not just something that sits on the surface. The tissues underneath matter too! 🙌

If you have had abdominal surgery and are dealing with pain, tightness, or symptoms that just don’t seem to make sense, message me! Let’s schedule a consultation and figure out what may be going on. 💛

07/28/2026

🚨 MYTH BUSTER: “Having a C-section prevents pelvic floor problems.” 🚨

❌ Myth.

While a C-section may reduce the risk of certain birth-related pelvic floor injuries, pregnancy itself places significant stress on your pelvic floor.

During pregnancy:
✨ Your growing baby increases pressure on the pelvic floor muscles.
✨ Hormonal changes make your ligaments and tissues more flexible.
✨ Your core and pelvic floor adapt to support the extra weight for months.

This means that even if you’ve never pushed during labor, you can still experience:
• Urinary leakage
• Pelvic pressure or heaviness
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pain with in*******se
• Core weakness
• Difficulty returning to exercise

The good news? Pelvic floor physical therapy can help—whether you delivered vaginally or by C-section. Every postpartum body deserves an assessment and a plan to recover well.

Your delivery method doesn’t determine whether you need pelvic floor rehab—your symptoms do. 💙

07/24/2026

🚨 Feeling like something is falling out of your body? That’s not normal.

Many women are told that feeling heaviness, pressure, or a bulge “down there” is just part of getting older or having babies. While pelvic organ prolapse is common, it is NOT normal, and you don’t have to just live with it.

That sensation of something “falling out” is often a sign that your pelvic organs aren’t being supported as well as they should be.

The good news? There is help.

A pelvic floor physical therapist can teach you how to:
✨ Manage pressure within your abdomen
✨ Improve the support of your pelvic organs
✨ Strengthen and coordinate your core and pelvic floor
✨ Return to the activities you love with more confidence

Don’t ignore the symptoms or assume surgery is your only option. The earlier you seek treatment, the more options you may have.

💙 You deserve to feel supported—not like your body is letting you down.

07/15/2026

🚨 Stop sucking your stomach in all day! 🚨
Many women have been taught that keeping their stomach pulled in makes them look slimmer or strengthens their core. In reality, constantly holding your stomach in can do more harm than good.
When you grip your abdominal muscles all day, your diaphragm can’t fully descend with each breath. Your pelvic floor works together with your diaphragm, so when your diaphragm can’t move well, your pelvic floor doesn’t get the natural stretch and relaxation it needs.
✨ Motion is lotion. ✨
Your muscles are designed to move, lengthen, and contract—not stay clenched all day. Constantly “holding it in” can contribute to:
• Pelvic floor tightness
• Pain with in*******se
• Constipation
• Difficulty fully emptying your bladder
• Pelvic pain
• Low back or hip pain
Instead, let your belly soften when you inhale. Allow your ribs to expand, your diaphragm to descend, and your pelvic floor to naturally lengthen. Then gently engage your deep core as you exhale when you need support for lifting or movement.
Your core isn’t meant to be braced 24/7. It was designed to move with your breath.
If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, leaking, constipation, or pressure, pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore healthy movement and function.

07/01/2026

Tailbone pain is NO joke. 😣
If sitting makes your tailbone pain worse, your posture could be playing a role.
When we slouch, our pelvis tucks underneath us, which can place more pressure on the tailbone and keep the pelvic floor muscles in a shortened, tight position. This can make sitting uncomfortable and standing up even more painful.
✨ Try this simple tip:
Roll up a small towel and place it under your sit bones (not your tailbone). This helps your pelvis gently rock forward into a more neutral position, allowing your pelvic floor muscles to stay lengthened instead of constantly tightened.
Small changes in posture can make a BIG difference in your comfort throughout the day.
If your tailbone pain has been lingering, don’t ignore it. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help identify the underlying cause and get you back to sitting, standing, and moving without pain.
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06/19/2026

✨ Do You Think Your Core Is Gone After Pregnancy? ✨
Good news—it’s not gone! 💜
During pregnancy and postpartum, your core muscles don’t disappear. Instead, your brain often loses some of the connection and coordination with your deep core and pelvic floor muscles.
The goal isn’t to “get your core back”—it’s to reconnect with it.
Your pelvic floor and deep core should work together throughout your day when you’re:
👶 Lifting your baby
🧺 Doing laundry
🧹 Cleaning the house
🏋️ Returning to the gym
🚶 Getting back to everyday activities
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy helps you relearn how to connect with these muscles, coordinate your breathing, and build strength that supports your body in real life—not just during workouts.
If you’re experiencing leaking, heaviness, back pain, abdominal separation, or simply don’t feel like yourself after pregnancy, you’re not alone—and help is available.
📩 Message me to learn how Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help you feel stronger and more confident postpartum.

06/17/2026

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Pelvic pain, pressure, or that heavy “falling out” feeling? It may be related to a prolapse, and how you move throughout the day matters! 👇

When standing up from a chair, avoid arching your back and pushing pressure downward into your pelvic floor.

✅ Instead:🫁 Inhale and expand your rib cage⬇️ Let your pelvic floor relax and lengthen💨 Exhale as you gently engage your deep core and pelvic floor⬆️ Then stand up with control

This simple strategy can help manage symptoms, reduce pressure, and improve support for your pelvic organs throughout the day.

Remember: prolapse doesn’t mean you have to stop being active—it means learning how to manage pressure effectively. 💪

06/01/2026

🏃‍♀️ Returning to running postpartum? Start by training the movements that running requires!

This exercise is called the Running Man. Stand on one leg with the other leg extended behind you and hinge forward at the hips. As you move, add arm swings and gentle pelvic rotation to mimic the demands of running.

Most importantly—breathe! 🌬️✨ Inhale to allow your pelvic floor and deep core to relax and lengthen.✨ Exhale to engage your deep core and pelvic floor for support.

Building strength, balance, coordination, and breath control can help prepare your body for a safe and confident return to running after baby.

Save this exercise and give it a try! 💪❤️