Leaking after sneezing or exercising, rushing to the restroom and experiencing pelvic discomfort are health problems often tucked away on a to-do list of things to deal with later. These everyday disruptions though are signs that your pelvic floor needs some attention.

Whether you’ve recently had a baby or you’re approaching your menopause era, there are treatment options that can fit into your routine and help you feel better.

If you’re looking for ways to support your bladder naturally or wondering how pelvic floor physical therapy could benefit you, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our pelvic floor podcast series, you’ll hear from urogynecologist Nabila Noor, MD, and rehabilitation clinical specialist Karen Snowden, PT, DPT, both with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

Which supplements may support your bladder health? What is pelvic organ prolapse? What treatment options are available for pelvic floor disorders? How can you strengthen your pelvic floor at home? What can you expect at your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.

Chapters:
• 0:01 - Intro
• 0:04 - Toilet stools
• 3:52 - Bladder supplements
• 7:16 - Pelvic organ prolapse
• 9:11 - Treatment options
• 12:11 - Pelvic floor physical therapy
• 20:42 - Exercises at your appointment
• 26:20 - How to strengthen your pelvic floor at home
• 35:18 - Advice for your bladder and pelvic floor