by Marissa Bacon | Jun 24, 2025 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Load vs Capacity, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum
Let me share a story I see all too often with postpartum running mamas: You go in for your six-week postpartum check-up. Your OB gives you the “all clear” to return to exercise. You’re thrilled—finally, a chance to move your body again! The next morning, you decide to...
by Kelsey Contreras | May 9, 2025 | Fitness, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
I have always loved to move. Whether its playing organized sports, being busy around the house, working as a PT in the clinic, getting outside and doing anything, exercising… I like to move my body. Part of it’s my personality of just not enjoying sitting...
by Marissa Bacon | Apr 7, 2025 | Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
April is C-section awareness month. As someone who has had 2 c-sections myself, I am passionate about helping women navigate their recovery. Here are 3 things I recommend prioritizing in the early weeks (2-6 weeks) after a c-section. 1. Movement Movement is medicine!...
by Marissa Bacon | Feb 21, 2025 | Anatomy, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
3 Common Reasons Females May Be Struggling with Intimacy – and Tips to Help 1. Vaginal Dryness Vaginal dryness is common during pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and at different times in a woman’s menstrual cycle. The pelvic floor muscles play a significant...
by Kelsey Contreras | Jan 31, 2025 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Many women (dare I say most?) are active in some form during pregnancy. In recent years, there has been a shift to exercise promotion vs fear surrounding exercise during pregnancy. However, there is still TONS of questions may women have about what they should or...
by Marissa Bacon | Jan 3, 2025 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Urination, Women's Health
1. Low Back Pain Low back pain can stem from many factors, including weakness or tightness in specific muscles, impaired mobility, faulty mechanics, and even your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor PTs at Crossphysio are skilled in assessing your back from both an...
