You leak when you sneeze, stop running because something hurts, or plan your day around whether your bladder is going to cooperate. Somewhere along the way, you decided that having babies or getting older meant this was just your life now.

Friends, I want you to question that.

In this episode, I’m joined by my own physical therapist, Dr. Charlotte Lange of Inform Physical Therapy and Wellness. Charlotte has been part of my care team for five years, and we’re getting very honest about what it took for me to move from painful bladder spasms and pelvic surgery to getting stronger and doing the things I love again.

We talk about why pelvic floor care involves more than Kegels, what Charlotte looks for when she evaluates movement, and how breathing, tension, scar tissue, and exercise modifications have been part of my care. We also discuss hands-on treatment, dry needling, finding a physical therapist, and why I still value support as my goals change.

You do not have to do CrossFit to hear yourself in this conversation. Picking up your children, carrying groceries, and moving through your day matter, too.

• The symptoms I dismissed before finally seeking help—and why I wanted more than a list of restrictions.
• Charlotte’s approach to pelvic floor tension, coordination, and whole-body movement.
• Why doing more Kegels was not the answer for me.
• How body awareness and breathing became part of my everyday practice.
• Hands-on care and dry needling in my rehabilitation and ongoing support.
• What modifying a workout gave me permission to keep doing.
• Questions to ask when looking for a pelvic floor physical therapist.
• Where virtual education and exercise coaching can fit, and why we value in-person assessment for my needs.

Call or text (937) 965-9909, email charlotte@informphysicaltherapy.com, or submit a request through Inform Physical Therapy and Wellness.

Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @inform_physicaltherapy.

If you’re ready to work on your health foundations with support, explore Wilderness of Wellness. In this conversation, we explain why individualized physical therapy can be an important part of your care alongside that support.

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