Best Tmj Dysfunction Podcasts (2025)

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102- Is Your Jaw Pain Causing Your Pelvic Pain?// Understanding the Link Between TMJ and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 32:25

24d ago32:25

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Hey Friend! Do you struggle with TMJ or jaw pain? Maybe tension headaches or migraines from grinding your teeth? Or have you been told you grind at night and need to wear a mouth guard? If you have any of these TMJ dysfunction symptoms or any pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms like overactive bladder, pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, urinary urge…

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Steven Murdoch on the CPD That Evolved His TMJ Clinical Massage Practice 28:24

8d ago28:24

28:24

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Free Your Jaw podcast, I’m joined by clinical massage therapist Steven Murdoch based in London, who shares his powerful journey from living with chronic low back pain to building a thriving holistic massage practice in North London. We explore Steven’s multimodal, whole-body approach to treating compl…

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101- 10 Ways to Sneak In Pelvic Floor Exercises for Busy Moms// How to Habit Stack Micro Workouts to Stop Leaking and Pain 28:56

1M ago28:56

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Hey Love! Are you a busy mom who is sick of letting the bathroom control your life but can't quite find the time to heal or do the work you know is necessary to stop leaking, heaviness or pain? I know the struggle! As a busy mom of 3 myself, it has taken me years of deep inner and outer work to create a sustainable lifestyle that feels doable and n…

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100- [GIVEAWAY] Living In Alignment & Not Letting Fear Or Perfectionism Win So You Can Be Consistent// Two Year Anniversary & 100th Episode Party 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Hey Friend! It is the 100th episode of Pelvic Floor, Core & More with The Balanced Momtality aka me, Dr. Des and also the TWO YEAR Anniversary of this show! I cannot believe it has already been this long and we are still here, impacting, educating, inspiring and growing together! I am so proud of what we have accomplished in the last two years and …

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99- Pelvic Floor & Breath Work Exercises You Can Do In Bed When You Are Exhausted & Overwhelmed// Check Out Pelvic Floor, Core & More APP 29:02

2M ago29:02

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Hey Love, Are you frustrated because you are sick of living with leaking, pressure or pain but you just can’t seem to show up for yourself to do the work? Maybe you were doing good but then you got sick or kids disrupted your sleep so you are exhausted? Or you are pregnant and fighting nausea and fatigue or postpartum and you are overwhelmed and ca…

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98- [Podcasthon] The Art of Giving More Than We Receive with Non Profit Founder Sally Fellers of The David Fellers Healing Art Foundation 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Hey Friend! It is not only my birthday week, but also @Podcasthon week where over 1,000 podcasters are donating an episode to charity. So this week I am having a very special guest on the show to talk about a foundation that is very important to me. Sally Fellers is the founder of the David Fellers Healing Art Foundation, and also my grandmother. S…

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97- Prenatal Fitness | When & Why You Should See a Pelvic PT During Pregnancy to Workout Safely & Optimize Birth and Postpartum Recovery 25:47

2M ago25:47

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Hey Momma, Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant and you’re curious about this whole pelvic floor thing? Or just wanting to make sure you are doing all the right things so you and baby can stay healthy, but maybe you’re worried about exercise and if you will do the right or wrong things? Wondering what the best types of exercises are or mayb…

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96- How to Get Even Deeper With Your Breath Work and Use It to Identify Tightness In Your Core and Balance It Out Before You Get Pain or Leaking 24:25

3M ago24:25

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Hey Friend, Have you been practicing your breath work and deep core breathing? Hoping to help heal back pain, or pelvic or tailbone pain? Or maybe pain with sex? Or maybe you just know that breath work is the key to healing and restoring a strong core system. Either way, everyone should be doing breath work, especially if they have any pain or pelv…

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95- Why Aren’t You Reaching Your Goals?// The Number One Thing That Will Cause You To Fail 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Hey Love, Just checking in, how has it been going so far this year in terms of working towards your goals? Did you start the year strong, only to “fall off” and give up already feeling like a failure? Or are you still kicking along and chipping away towards those goals you set just over a month ago? Now is the time to really be honest with yourself…

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94- The Inside Scoop on the Internal Vaginal Assessment from a Pelvic PT and Why and How You Should Do Your Own 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Hey Lady! Have you ever wondered what the status of your pelvic floor is? If you know how to kegel correctly? Or maybe if you have tightness and kegels could make things worse? Or if you have prolapse that you should be keeping an eye on? These are all things that I am checking for as a pelvic floor PT during the internal assessment, among many oth…

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93- What You Need to Be Successful In Your Health and Wellness Journey and RESTORE Your Core & Pelvic Floor// An Update on My PeVD Journey Post Iliac Vein Stent 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Hey Girl! Today's episode dives into my recent healing journey from an Iliac Stent Placement to treat my PeVD (Pelvic Venous Disorder or Pelvic Congestion Syndrome) and more about what I have been working on during my recovery to help you succeed in reaching your health and wellness goals this year! Are you a busy mom or woman who is tired of peein…

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Cath Saltern | Jaw Pain & Grief 24:10

4M ago24:10

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Send us a text In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies® talks to Cath Saltern of Cath Saltern Holistic Therapies. Cath shares with us her personal journey of coping with the tragic loss of her husband in a hit-and-run accident, which led to severe jaw pain linked to grief and trauma. With Helen's assistance, Cath embarked on a healin…

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92- How to Progress Kegels and Pelvic Floor Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Leaking, Pain and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

Hey Love, Have you wondered how to make those kegels transfer to not leaking during a jumping jack or while running or chasing down your kids? Wondering what's the best way to progress your exercises so that you can keep getting stronger without doing too much and causing more prolapse, pain and leaking? This is a very common and valid concern as t…

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91- Know How to Choose a Pelvic Floor PT or Women’s Health Fitness Program// Avoid Wasting Time With Programs and People That Claim to Be Experts 19:28

4M ago19:28

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Hey Girl, Have you joined the FREE Pelvic RESET 5 Day Challenge over inside the FaceBook group yet? If you are ready for a RESET and to get back on track with your goals or if your pelvic symptoms flared up over the Holidays, then this challenge is for you! Also Stay tuned for my Pelvic Floor, Core & More APP, which will host my NEW RESTORE 8 week …

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90- NEW YEAR, NEW PELVIS// Join the FREE PELVIC RESET CHALLENGE & Start Your Health and Wellness Goals on The Track to Success in 2025! 19:48

5M ago19:48

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Hey Friend, Happy New Year! Are you ready to RESET and get back on track to reaching your goals?! Did your pelvic symptoms flare up over the Holidays? Maybe you don’t like the idea of a New Year resolution, but you know you’re habits have gotten away from you or you are just ready to keep crushing it this year! Either way, it’s not a bad idea to ju…

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89- [Best of Replay] Pelvic Floor 101- What is it? How Does it work? What Does Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Look Like? What Can You Do To Restore and Heal Your Pelvic Floor Today! 24:35

5M ago24:35

24:35

Hey friend! Do you know what the pelvic floor is? I didn’t! At least not until I went to PT school and learned about it, and I had already had a child! Isn’t that crazy?! This is a muscle that is a part of our body and yet many of us don’t even know it exists. Let alone understanding its function and what it looks like when it’s not functioning pro…

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88- [The Best of Replay] Breathing- Why It's the Key to RESTORE YOUR CORE and 2 Ways to Make Sure You're Doing It Right 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Hi Love! Today we are talking breath work! What does that look like? How should we do it? Why is it the KEY to restoring your core function? So if you have done all the core exercises and haven’t seen the changes you want or have trouble reaching your goals. Or maybe you have heard of breath work, maybe you tried it a couple times, but it didn’t wo…

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87- [Best of Replay] Best Glute Exercises for Pelvic and Whole Body Health 23:00

5M ago23:00

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Hey girl! You are making the time to workout and strength train, but are you prioritizing the right exercises? It can be so overwhelming to try to create the right workout or fitness plan and our time is limited so we want to make sure we are getting the biggest bang for our buck! Whether it’s during pregnancy, postpartum or beyond, glute exercises…

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86- [The Best of Replay] Prenatal Fitness in the First Trimester//What to Prioritize and How to Exercise safely During Pregnancy 35:12

5M ago35:12

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Hey Mom Friend! I know there are soo many feelings and questions during pregnancy, especially around activity and what “safe” exercises during pregnancy even are. Our time and energy in the first trimester is limited and it can feel so overwhelming navigating the prenatal world and changing body. You want to make sure your time and especially your …

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Ep 85- Post-Iliac Stent Placement for Pelvic Pain// An Update on My PeVD (Pelvic Venous Disorder) Journey aka Pelvic Congestion 32:59

5M ago32:59

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Hey Friend, For those that haven’t been following along, I have been struggling with symptoms of Pelvic Venous Disorder or PeVD or better known as, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, for the last year. It all started with an ovarian cyst like pain, but I later learned that my “menstrual cramps” I was feeling on and off throughout the month, not just durin…

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84- Is Your Mindset Limiting Your Success?? How You Can Get Out of Anxiety and Overwhelm to Reach Your Goals with Women’s Health Coach Ashley Filllmore 34:36

5M ago34:36

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Hey Girl, This time of year with the Holidays everything starts to feel stressful and overwhelming and this is a common time that people tend to “fall off the wagon”. When in reality staying on track with some basic health and wellness pieces, can be a game changer for keeping your pain and symptoms away and keep you feeling good! That doesn’t mean…

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83- The Two Types of Breathwork You Need to be Practicing to Stop Leaking and Prevent Pelvic Organ Prolapse 30:04

6M ago30:04

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Hey Friend, Are you struggling with incontinence or stupid pee leaks whenever you sneeze or cough? Feeling heaviness ever since you delivered your baby and want to start exercising, but not sure what the safest exercises are? Knowing breathing is important, but not sure when or how to breath optimally? Well you are in the right place! Breathwork is…

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82- Using a Doula For Support Through Birth and Beyond to Optimize Your Delivery and Postpartum Recovery with Elite Birth and Postpartum Doula Kristin Revere 32:22

6M ago32:22

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Hey Momma, Are you pregnant, about to give birth or maybe just had a baby and are feeling lost? Or like you need some support and want to have someone in your corner to help advocate for you throughout your labor, delivery and postpartum journey? Doulas can be an amazing resource for momma as she is navigating this uncharted territory, or maybe wel…

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81- Resetting After Overwhelm and Falling Behind// What to Prioritize to Feel Patient, Playful and Present Through the Rest of The Year 33:58

7M ago33:58

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Hey Friend, Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Or like you are hitting a wall with your motivation or energy? Feeling like you are in reactive mode stumbling through your life from one thing to the next, only to feel like nothing has been done? Are your own self care activities getting pushed to the back burner? I have been there, like right now an…

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80- When Do You Need to See a Pelvic Floor PT? // Being Proactive Instead of Reactive With Your Health 35:34

7M ago35:34

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Hey Love, Have you been wondering when the best time to see a Pelvic Floor PT is? Maybe you are pregnant, about to give birth, or postpartum and know that pelvic floor PT can be helpful, but you aren’t sure when the right time to make that appointment is. Or maybe you have been dealing with pelvic pain, frequent UTI’s, or frustrating pelvic symptom…

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79- Don't Become a Victim of Chronic Pain// An Update On My Journey With PeVD or Pelvic Venous Disorder (aka Pelvic Congestion Syndrome) 30:23

7M ago30:23

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Hey Girl, Do you suffer from chronic pelvic pain or heaviness? Hemorrhoids? Ovarian pain or cysts? What about bloating or constipation? Is it worse with standing or exercise? Maybe sex makes it worse? It’s possible you have Pelvic Venous Disorder (PeVD) or recently known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. This Diagnosis is so under diagnosed and missed…

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78- What Is Holding You Back From Taking Action// Get Out Of Your Own Way and Build Strength Mentally and Physically 24:18

7M ago24:18

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Hey Love! Are you feeling like no matter how much you want to take the right steps to heal your pelvic floor or get on a good fitness routine, you just can’t seem to show up for it? Everything else getting in the way or feeling like you don’t have enough time? Overwhelmed with all the things you need and also want to do? Maybe you feel guilty about…

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77- Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Using Kegels Effectively to Stop Leaking and Prevent Prolapse 24:05

8M ago24:05

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Hey Love! Kegels are what most women and providers think of when they think of healing or restoring their pelvic floor or going to pelvic floor physical therapy. Especially if you experience leaking/incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, we tend to associate these conditions with weakness. When many times, the pelvic floor muscles are already too t…

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76- Optimize Your Performance and Energy with Elite Olympic Athlete Sports Dietitian Brooke Wyatt// Pre and Post Workout Nutrition Tips (Part 2) 26:52

8M ago26:52

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(Part 2) Hey Girl! Last week was Part 1 of my chat with my good friend and fellow Lobo Nutritionist and Elite Sports Dietitian, Brooke Wyatt, where she broke down some myths about high performance fueling and nutrition misinformation and shared alot about her journey in the 2024 Paris Olympics working with the American Beach Volleyball Team! This w…

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75- High Performance Fueling with Elite Olympic Athlete Sports Dietitian Brooke Wyatt// Myth Busting and Nutrition Tips to Optimize Your Energy and Performance (Part1) 29:56

8M ago29:56

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(Part 1) Hey Girl! The Olympics were just a few weeks ago, where we got to witness hundreds of amazing elite athletes perform and show off their skills to the World. Have you ever wondered what is so different between the fueling of an elite athlete like an Olympian vs your average mom or woman that just wants to stay strong and active? Well I have…

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74- 3 Tips For Strong Glutes // Struggling with Mom Butt or Pancake Booty After Baby?! 29:46

8M ago29:46

29:46

Hey Momma! Are you wondering where your butt went?! OR maybe you feel like you have never been able to grow a booty because of your genetics. Are you doing alot of glute exercises and not seeing much change? This can be so frustrating, especially when you are taking the time to prioritize your self care and getting exercises in. I see this so often…

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73- The Power of Connecting Your Brain to Your Body// The One Habit to Start Today to Reduce Pain and Tension and Progress Faster 20:56

9M ago20:56

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Hey Friend! It can be overwhelming to know where to start or what to focus on when starting to try and optimize your health and wellness. From breathwork, to strength training, to cardio, there are so many areas to work on. You can totally pick one of these areas to start with and see how your body feels. However, even if you are exercising and sho…

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72- Cycle Syncing Your Exercise and Nutrition// Reduce PMS Symptoms and Optimize Your Energy By Working With Your Hormones 28:38

9M ago28:38

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Hey Girlfriend! Are you tired of feeling crampy, moody and tired, only to be (somewhat) surprised that your period was right around the corner? Or maybe you have PMS symptoms on and off all month with no understanding. One week you feel great and are motivated to tackle the World, only to feel totally overwhelmed and exhausted the following week. T…

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71- Postpartum Products to Optimize Recovery and Reduce Pain and Heaviness 23:44

9M ago23:44

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Hey Friend! There is so much we do to prepare for the baby and maybe you put some time and effort into your hospital bag, but what about when you get home? Have you prepared to have the tools ready and available at home to help assist your body in healing after birth? Many women are blindsided when they get home and have to have their partners run …

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70- Habit Hack Your Health with Emily Nichols// Why Habits Are So Hard For Women and Tips to Show Up Consistently 36:46

9M ago36:46

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Hey Lady! This week as we are getting ready to dive head first into fall and back to school routines, I thought it would be a great time to chat about habits and how we can habit hack our lives to be more successful and less overwhelmed! It can be so hard to show up consistently and make a habit stick, especially for women. Why is that, though? Ins…

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69- Looking Above The Pelvic Floor// Migraines, TMJ and Upper Back Stiffness Causing Pelvic Floor Pain and Dysfunction 33:08

10M ago33:08

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Hey Girl! Do you suffer from constant headaches or migraines, maybe jaw pain or TMJ, or upper back pain and stiffness? Most times this leads us to do lots of stretching and trigger point release in the upper back and neck, but have you thought about restoring and healing your pelvic floor and core system to resolve those symptoms? This is the secon…

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68- Empowered Eating// Are You Fueling Your Body Enough with Registered Dietitian Jessika Brown 42:27

10M ago42:27

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Hey Girl! Nutrition and Exercise go hand in hand, and having my Bachelors in Nutrition, I definitely address diet with all my patients and have talked about various nutrition concepts on this show. Yet, even sometimes I worry if my awareness and knowledge around food has caused some sort of eating disorder or almost obsessive relationship with food…

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67- Road Trip and Vacation Tips To Manage Pain and Keep You On Track With Your Health and Wellness Goals 24:51

10M ago24:51

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Hey Friend! Summer is already almost over and I have so many mixed feelings about it. I am checking in this week to see how you have been holding up this Summer and to help inspire you to stay on track with your health and wellness goals without sacrificing the fun and freedom that Summer is all about! Inside this week’s episode I am giving you my …

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66- Looking Below The Pelvic Floor// Are Your Shoes or Foot Issues Causing Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms? 33:40

11M ago33:40

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Hey Love! We all know the body is connected, but unfortunately when we see healthcare providers and some physical therapists (especially in an insurance setting), they are not truly looking at the entire body as a system and making sure it is all working together as it should. Pelvic Floor health is no different. If you have pelvic floor issues we …

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65- Get More Booty Growth// Tips to Improve Glute Engagement During Your Workouts to Reduce Low Back and Pelvic Pain 22:35

11M ago22:35

22:35

Hey Girl! I think every woman I have talked to, young and old, has admitted to wanting a bigger butt. Whether it’s for it to look bigger or be stronger, glute strength and growth is something I am working on constantly with my patients. Especially if you struggle with feeling your glutes even though you are doing all the “glute exercises” or if you…

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64- Top Reasons Why You Are Working Out and Not Seeing Progress// Reach Your Fitness Goals Faster! 25:35

11M ago25:35

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Hey Friend! Have you been working out, dieting and trying to lose weight or build strength or maybe you just want more energy and to feel better, but you aren’t seeing much progress? Feeling like your goals are getting further away instead of closer, even when you are taking the time to exercise and work out? This can be SO frustrating and can even…

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63- Pooping Problems Making Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms Worse?// Tips to Manage Constipation and Normalize Your Poop 26:12

11M ago26:12

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Hey Girl! Do you find that you have a hard time pooping? Maybe you struggle with IBS, Crohn's Disease, or a “leaky gut” and battle both diarrhea and constipation? Or maybe your stools are soft and solid like they should be but its hard to get them out or you feel like you don’t fully empty? OR maybe everything is easy to come out and it looks norma…

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Karen Morris | The Journey of Jaw Reconstruction Success 22:51

11M ago22:51

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Send us a text In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Karen Morris, a Licensed Massage Therapist at A Karen Touch and long term jaw pain sufferer based in Virginia, USA . Karen successfully completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course in November 2023 and has since had Jaw Reconstruction Surgery.…

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62- What’s Causing Your Bladder Pain When Your UTI Test Is Negative?// How Pelvic PT Can Help Your Bladder Pain or Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Frequent UTI’s 27:38

11M ago27:38

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Hey Friend! Having a UTI can be so uncomfortable with all the urinary urgency, frequency, burning and bladder/pelvic pain! It is especially frustrating when you go to the Doctor and get a urine dipstick test and it comes out negative. After frequent episodes like this you might get a diagnosis like Interstitial Cystitis, which is essentially bladde…

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61- 3 Tips to Have an Active and Fun Summer and Keep You on Track with Your Health and Wellness Goals 22:56

12M ago22:56

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Hey Love! It is finally Summer break, which brings a lot of feelings… excitement and anxiety are two that come to mind. I love the freedom of Summer, but on the other side of that coin the freedom is what brings some level of chaos in our home and regular rhythms. I know every Summer I feel like it flew by and I not only didn’t get to do all the th…

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60- The Best Yoga Poses to Practice Your Breath Work and Heal Your Pelvic and Low Back Pain 22:09

12M ago22:09

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Hey Girl! As a busy mom, I am always taking advantage of easy yoga poses to do my breathwork in, even if it’s at the end of the day in bed. Yoga has many benefits, but when we bring the intention deeper and become mindful of the breath, it can be a game changer! If you have been a regular listener you probably already know that breath-work is one o…

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59-The Postpartum Screen or Six Week Clearance// Why It’s Crucial to See a Pelvic PT to Return to Activity Safely 19:01

1y ago19:01

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Hey Momma! As you near labor and delivery, you are probably starting to think about what comes after birth. What should you be doing and not doing postpartum? I often get questions about the postpartum period and recovery. Unfortunately, the standard of care in the United States is to have a postpartum check up or screen around 6 weeks to get “clea…

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58- Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP Basics to Understand to Prevent Progression and Feel Confident and Strong Throughout Activity and Exercise 22:47

1y ago22:47

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Hey Girl! Have you been told you have POP or Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Or maybe you feel heaviness or pressure or just feel like something is falling out of your vagina? This can be very scary to first find out about and from personal experience, I can say that it can take over your thoughts and make any exercise or activity seem scary or bad like it …

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57-The 3P’s and ABC’s: The Body's Boundaries Checklist// Know When To Modify Your Exercises During Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery and Beyond 23:31

1y ago23:31

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Hey Love! One of the most common questions I get from the women and especially pregnant or postpartum mommas is “Is this exercise safe” or “Should I be doing this or is it too much for me?” or “Is this exercise bad?”. Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as “good or bad exercises”. Every person has different strength and capacities, which mak…

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Dana Lesperance RMT | A Whole Body Approach to Treating TMJ Dysfunction 32:53

1y ago32:53

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Send us a text In this episode Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Dana Lesperance, a Registered Massage Therapist in Canada who successfully completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course in March 2024. Dana is currently practicing at the Great Lakes Chiropractic, in Ontario, Canada and is hugely passionate about helpin…

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