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​​Expert insights, tips, and guidance to help you better understand your pelvic floor, move better, feel better, and get to the root of your symptoms.

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Dr. Lynne DiPirro lying with her legs up the wall, balancing a pelvis model on her feet
Why Everything Feels Heavy Down There By the End of the Day
That heavy, dragging feeling by dinnertime is not something you have to live with. Learn what causes pelvic heaviness and prolapse and how pelvic floor PT in Massachusetts can help.
Dr. Lynne DiPirro guiding a woman through a deep squat stretch, for a post on back pain and the pelvic floor
Why Your Lower Back Pain Might Actually Be a Pelvic Floor Problem
Still dealing with back pain that nothing seems to fix? There may be a piece nobody has looked at yet. Learn how your pelvic floor connects to back pain and how pelvic floor PT can help.
Dr. Lynne DiPirro laughing against a white wall, for a post on why you leak when you sneeze, laugh or cough
Why You Leak When You Sneeze, Laugh, or Cough
Bladder leakage when you sneeze, laugh, or cough is common, but it is not normal. Learn what causes stress urinary incontinence and how pelvic floor PT in Massachusetts can help you live leak-free.
Woman in a bathrobe on the toilet holding rolls of toilet paper, a nod to pelvic floor health beyond childbirth
Don't Just Blame Childbirth: Understanding Pelvic Floor Health Beyond Giving Birth
Do you ever catch yourself attributing all your pelvic floor issues to childbirth? It's a common misconception, and hey, we love to joke about blaming everything on our kids, right? But when it comes to pelvic floor dysfunction, it's time to take a closer look.
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Embracing Self-Care: A Mama's Journey to Wellness
Hey there, fellow warriors of motherhood! Today, I want to share a story that truly embodies the essence of empowerment and self-care.
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Navigating My 30s: Insights from an Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mom of Two
Hey there, amazing women! Can you believe it? I'm gearing up to enter my 30s THIS month!
Graphic reading 5 Reasons to Stop Eating on the Go
Why You Should SIT When You Eat
Alright, my IBS/IBD friends, this one is going to be EXTREMELY important for you...
Woman pressing a kettlebell overhead in a gym, working toward her health goals
Elevate Your Health Goals
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, one of the first questions I often pose to my clients is, 'What are your goals?'
Woman doing a low lunge exercise outdoors on a footbridge, for a post on exercising safely with prolapse
Is it Safe to Exercise with a Prolapse?
Believe it or not, this is a complicated question, but the good news? Yes, you can absolutely exercise, but let's do it right!
Graphic reading How to know if you have a prolapse
Unraveling the Mystery of Prolapse: Your Journey to Empowered Healing
As a passionate advocate for women's health and a dedicated pelvic floor physical therapist, I often find myself delving into conversations that evoke a mix of fear and curiosity.
Smiling woman on the beach with the words Hey ladies, Stop. Putting. Yourself. Last.
Prioritize Yourself: Flipping the Script on Self-care
Quick question - have you ever noticed that your family's appointments are booked well in advance, even the dog's, while yours take a back seat?
Mom resting with her sleeping toddler on her chest
Embracing the Beautiful Chaos: This is ME
This is ME: A wife. A mom of two little girls. A business owner. A person trying to figure it all out, just like you!
Graphic reading Real talk, just buy the Squatty Potty already
Squatty Potty: A Seriously Game-Changing Upgrade for Your Bathroom Routine!
Seriously, people, it's time to talk about why this little gem deserves a spot in your bathroom.
Woman running on a wooded path with the words When is it safe to run post-baby?
Postpartum Running: Getting your stride back
Hey, mamas! I know you miss the sensation of your feet hitting the pavement, the sweat dripping, and your heart racing while you conquer those miles.
Smiling woman in a pink top eating a strawberry in her kitchen
The Power of Your Choices: Nourishing Your Happiness
Are you making smart choices for your body? Let's get real for a moment. We all have our kryptonite...
Graphic reading Real talk, everyone has a prolapse, right?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Everyone has one, right?!
YES. YES. YES. Okay, not literally, right? Not EVERYONE has a prolapse, but hear me out...
Woman balancing in a standing yoga pose on a sandy beach, part of a postpartum fitness journey
Embrace Your Postpartum Fitness Journey: managing vaginal flatulence during workouts
Let's talk about something that might be causing a few giggles and raised eyebrows during your workouts.
Woman doing a resistance band exercise on a backyard deck
Embrace Your Power: A message to the woman who gives her all
Hey there! I see you. I see the passion, the determination, and the love you pour into everything you do.
Graphic reading 5 Reasons you should stop crossing your legs
5 Reasons to STOP crossing your legs!
Let's talk about a common habit many of us have: crossing our legs.
Woman in a pink top sipping coffee from a mug in her kitchen
Hey coffee drinkers, read this one!!
Where are my coffee addicts at??? Love your morning brew?
Woman lifting a dumbbell with the words What are your top 5 priorities in life?
Are you prioritizing what REALLY matters??
Let's try something... I want you to write down the top 5 priorities in your life, in order of importance.
Woman doing a core exercise on a small ball on a backyard deck, for a post on diastasis recti healing
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: why your's isn't healing!
I can actually FEEL the fear coming from moms when they talk about diastasis...
Mom exercising on a yoga mat in the backyard with her young daughter on her back
If not for you, will you do it for them?
I do it for myself. I do it because I feel GOOD after. No, I feel freaking ACCOMPLISHED!
Graphic reading Real talk, is pelvic floor work really necessary?
So, is pelvic floor work necessary?!
Hi ladies! The easy answer to this is: YES! Why is pelvic floor health important for all women? Let's dive in!
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Hi there!!
Hello there lovely ladies! Thank you for following, for checking out my website, and for sharing your experiences with me!