Womb Health

When your uterus is out of position everything else in your pelvis and core is largely impacted and out of balance. The uterus is the center of a woman - physiologically, biomechanically and energetically. If any organ in your body, especially your uterus, is “out of position” then her blood flow, nerve flow, lymphatic circulation and neuro-hormonal feedback will be impacted. This directly leads to chronic inflammation, pain, hormonal imbalance, pelvic floor dysfunction, digestive issues, menstrual irregularity, infertility, and various presentations of hip and spinal dysfunction. Centering your uterus and training your core muscles to keep her there is truly one of the best ways you can take care of your overall health and longevity as a woman.

Poor posture; poor breathing patterns; injury to the head, neck, spine, tailbone; trauma during childbirth; inadequate postpartum healing; core muscle dysfunction; pelvic floor muscle dysfunction; chronic inflammation in the gut; bloating; repetitive sustained high impact exercise with core weakness... All of these things lead to increased and harmful pressure in the abdomen which lowers your organs (including your uterus). All of your organs are connected through ligament and fascia, so increased pressure in the abdomen lowers all of your organs - the organ that’s the most vulnerable will take the brunt of the harm. The uterus is the center of all of your organs, so if she’s misaligned the rest of your organs will greatly be impacted. Add in each person’s unique anatomy, lifestyle, movement, and breathing patterns and you get various presentations of a misaligned uterus.

In treating thousands of women with pelvic dysfunction, I have observed that a uterus that is:

• Leaning too far forward is often associated with urinary incontinence, issues with bladder urgency and frequency, and bladder prolapse. 
• Tipped backwards is often associated with constipation, hemorrhoids, bowel prolapse, low back pain and tailbone pain. 
• Leaning left or right is often associated with hip dysfunction and lumbo-pelvic alignment issues.
• Low is often associated with pelvic heaviness, sexual dysfunction, back pain and menstrual irregularity.

This is typically an AHA! moment for many of my patients who have chronically experienced one or more of the above categories of symptoms. 

If any of this sounds like you, don't worry. A misaligned uterus is not a life sentence. Recentering your uterus is a treatment that’s hardly ever talked about or offered to those of us wanting to address and optimize our reproductive and overall health. Realigning your uterus is absolutely possible and the results are powerful and life changing! Correcting your posture and breathing patterns, implementing good bowel and bladder hygiene, incorporating self abdominal massage, starting hypopressive training, strengthening your glutes, and performing trigger point therapy are all things you can actively do to recenter your uterus. All of these are taught in The Core Recovery Method® online physical therapy program, which walks you step by step through this unique protocol so you can optimize your core and reproductive health.

Endometriosis is one of the most common female health topics I get asked about. Many women who learn they have endometriosis or are pre/post op come to me scared, confused, and hopeless. I’m here to tell you that you are not alone. Getting an endometriosis diagnosis or surgery is not the beginning of the end and I believe there is truly a much better way to approach endometriosis, both in the doctor's office and at home. The Core Recovery Method® has shown to help heal and manage the chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction that those with endometriosis experience. The Core Recovery Method® acts as a powerful tool in your tool box that can help treat your symptoms and provide long term relief throughout your healing journey. 

A huge reason why this protocol works for those with endometriosis is attributed to the act of centering your uterus. The misalignment of your uterus can make inflammation and pain much, much worse. When your uterus gets re-centered and is in her ideal position, she will receive optimal blood, lymph and nerve flow. This results in improvements in fertility and hormonal regulation. When she’s not smashed up against your other organs and again has the space to heal and receive the proper circulation, everything changes for the better.

If you’re entering menopause, centering your uterus can directly help with reducing common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and weight gain. If you’re well into the menopausal phase, centering your uterus promotes healthy aging and longevity.

Yes! The Core Recovery Method® is centered around optimizing the position of your uterus! It was made for women with a “tilted” uterus, and provides a simple and easy to follow protocol to correct uterine position yourself. A tilted uterus is more common than you think, and correcting the position of your uterus has so many benefits that this entire protocol was created around the goal of optimizing uterine position.

Absolutely. Painful periods can often be a result of a uterus that is not in her best position. Your uterus is a muscle and during the bleeding phase of your cycle, she contracts as she sheds her lining. If the uterine muscle’s normal monthly contractions are inhibited or restricted by her position in your pelvis, then periods can be painful.  The Core Recovery Method® helps you achieve optimal uterine position, leading to pain-free cycles.

Yes! The protocol taught in The Core Recovery Method® reduces inflammation in the pelvis and abdomen through a variety of gentle yet powerful techniques that optimize blood, lymph and nerve flow to all of your organs, especially your uterus. When pelvic circulation and uterine position are optimized, inflammation decreases and there is no longer an environment in your pelvis for endo to grow. The Core Recovery Method® can prevent the need for surgery by resolving the adhesions caused by endometriosis. Even if you do choose to go the surgical route, this protocol can help you heal and prevent the need for another surgery.

Absolutely. Training your core muscles to keep your uterus in her optimal position is one of the best things you can do for your fertility. When your uterus is in her ideal position in your pelvis, she will receive the best blood, lymph and nerve flow- leading to improved fertility. The Core Recovery Method® teaches a variety of easy to implement techniques that enhance fertility through improving pelvic and abdominal circulation, optimizing uterine position, and training the core muscles to create the best environment in the pelvis for conception to occur.

Yes! The Core Recovery Method® is an excellent way to prepare your body for the changes that take place during and after menopause. The symptoms related to hormonal changes (hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes) can all be improved by optimizing the position of your uterus. The position of your uterus is a huge factor influencing hormonal regulation. When your uterus is in her best position, she receives optimal blood/lymph/nerve flow and hormones are better regulated. When your uterus is not in a good position, then her blood/lymph/nerve flow is decreased, hormonal regulation is negatively impacted, and premenopausal symptoms can be exacerbated. So training your core muscles to keep your uterus in her best position is tremendously beneficial for the premenopausal time and beyond.

Yes! The Core Recovery Method® is an excellent way to nurture your body during the changes that take place during and after menopause. The symptoms related to hormonal changes (hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes) can all be improved by optimizing the position of your uterus. The position of your uterus is a huge factor influencing hormonal regulation. When your uterus is in her best position, she receives optimal blood/lymph/nerve flow and hormones are better regulated. When your uterus is not in a good position, then her blood/lymph/nerve flow is decreased, hormonal regulation is negatively impacted, and menopausal symptoms can be exacerbated. So training your core muscles to keep your uterus in her best position is tremendously beneficial for healthy aging.