Empower Wellness Blog

You may have noticed that your pain tends to get worse during times of stress. Your back might tighten up during a difficult week. Your neck and jaw may hold tension you can't let go of. Your symptoms seem to move around without a clear structural explanation. This is something we see often, and physiology actually gives us a lot of insight into why it happens. Why Pain Isn't Just About Tissue Injury Pain isn't as simple as the greater the tissue damage, the greater the pain.

Endometriosis, or “endo,” is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It commonly affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments, bowel, bladder, and the lining of the pelvis. It is also commonly misunderstood. Many of the people we see at Empower PT have spent years being told their pain was “normal,” that they just had a “low pain tolerance,” or that birth control was the only option. While medical management

If you’re sick and coughing nonstop, it can feel like your bladder is running the show. Leaking with coughing or sneezing is common, especially postpartum or if you’ve had pelvic floor symptoms before. But common doesn’t mean inevitable, and it doesn’t mean you’re broken. In many cases, it’s a coordination and pressure-management issue, and it’s treatable. This post is a practical guide for what to do right now while you’re sick, plus what to work on once you’re better so cou

Constipation and urinary leaking are two of the most common pelvic floor complaints we see at Empower PT. They are also two symptoms that people often brush off as “normal” or “just part of getting older” or “just how I’ve always been.” The truth is that these issues are incredibly common, but never something you have to simply live with. They are signs from your body that your pelvic floor, your pressure systems, your nervous system, and your daily habits need more support.

Every September, pelvic health professionals from around the world gather at PelviCon , a conference created by pelvic PTs for pelvic PTs. The 2025 theme, Elevate , captured what so many of us aim to do every day: Elevate our knowledge. Elevate our confidence. Elevate our connections. Elevate our field together. This year’s lineup featured some of the biggest names in pelvic health, including Susan Clinton  and Holly Herman , two clinicians whose teaching and mentorship have

Every fall, thousands of runners hit the streets of New York City, chasing PRs, charity goals, and the joy of crossing the finish line in Central Park. But marathon training also brings something else we see every year in our Brooklyn clinic: a wave of runners managing aches, pains, and overuse running injuries that can derail months of preparation. At Empower Physical Therapy in DUMBO, we love working with runners of all levels. Our goal is to help you train stronger, recove

September is Prostate Health Awareness Month, what does this have to do with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? What is the prostate? The...

Our goal isn’t just to reduce pain during vaginal penetration — it’s to help you rebuild trust in your body and feel grounded, capable, and in control again.

Hi everyone! Welcome back to the vlog. Today, we’re talking about something I think is really helpful—setting intentions. And don’t...

Hi everyone, welcome to the holiday episode of the vlog. The holidays are finally here and they're an amazing time for family and friends...

I'm excited to be here to talk about something that can feel like a big mystery for a lot of people, and that is what actually happens in...

Today I want to talk about the connection between stress, anxiety, and your pelvic floor.

At Empower Physical Therapy, we see people in the perimenopausal or menopausal phase start to come into us with shoulder pain as one of...

Excited to kick off our vlog answering client questions. First up: Is the Valsalva safe in pregnancy?