Why Your Back Pain Might Not Be Just Your Back

Before the nicer weather fully arrives… let’s talk about moving well.

We’ve all been there this winter:
😖 slipping (or almost slipping) on the ice
😖 tensing up while shivering
😖 moving less because it’s just too cold
😖 feeling a little stiffer than usual

But here’s something most people don’t realize:

💡95% of people with lower back pain also have pelvic floor dysfunction.

The pelvic floor and the lower back are deeply connected. They work together as part of your core system; your diaphragm and those deep abdominal muscles. If one area isn’t functioning well, the others often compensate.

Falls on the ice? That impact can jar the pelvis and spine.
Muscle tension from bracing against the cold? That can create chronic tightness. Decreased winter movement? That can reduce coordination and stability.

All of it adds up.

As we head into warmer weather and moving more, cheering your bebes on in sports, gardening, lifting kids, or returning to workouts, your body needs to be ready.

Back pain isn’t always just your back. Also, strengthening doesn’t always mean doing more crunches or push-ups. Sometimes it means retraining how your system works together.

If you’ve noticed lingering back pain, heaviness, leakage, or stiffness after this winter, this is your reminder: it can be addressed and it's never too late.

🌷We’re here to help you feel strong and confident in your body. Let’s build that foundation now before the flowers bloom and spring is in full swing.

ATTENTION PREGNANT MAMAS!

We've been working hard behind the scenes to develop our very own birth prep class, Birth Lab! We've been carefully listening to all of our prenatal patients and what they really want out of their individual appointments. We've taken all of their goals and questions and put them into a class! In this 90 minute interactive workshop, you'll learn all about birth, the role of the pelvic floor and movement during labor, laboring positions for each phase, how to push effectively, what to do in the third trimester and what to expect postpartum! This will be a small group so we can be hands on and get to know you. First class launches next month! Be on the lookout for all the details!

USD YOGA FESTIVAL @ The University of South Dakota Wellness Center

Saturday, March 28th, 9am-4pm

Vermillion, SD

Yoga and pelvic health go hand in hand. We’re excited to share that Dr. Marysa will be a guest speaker –– come for a full day dedicated to movement, breath, strength, restoration, + community! Hope to see you there, friends.

UPRISE STRONG with Gina @ Selah Space

Tuesdays at 9am

Starting February 24th, Gina will begin leading a weekly group session focused on strength training with the added benefit of pelvic health expertise. Monthly Memberships + Drop-In options are available. Your first session is $10!

$30 for current or past patients after that!

UPRISE FOUNDATIONS with Lori @ Selah Space

Thursdays at 10:30am

Hello postpartum mommas, we're looking at you! Starting February 26th, Lori will be leading a weekly group session focused on building foundations, gentle movement, + confidence. Non-crawling bebes are welcome. Monthly Memberships + Drop-In options are available. Your first session is $10!

$30 for current or past patients after that!

Did you know?

Leaking when you sneeze, laugh, or jump is common… but it’s not normal. Pelvic floor therapy can address the root cause, not just manage the symptoms.

Cheers to you + a resilient pelvic floor,

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