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Tummy Tuck 101: what it is, what you should know and how to heal your best

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Aug 25, 2025

Tummy Tuck 101: what it is, what you should know and how to heal your best

Considering a tummy tuck? The procedure options, how to choose a surgeon, what you'll need, common misconceptions, and the recovery timeline phase by phase.

Pelvic Floor HealthCore Health

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 20, 2025

pelvic floor 101: 5 main functions

Your pelvic floor does five main jobs, from bladder and bowel control to supporting your organs and core. What each function is and why it matters.

pregnancy, postpartum and the pelvic floor

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 2, 2025

pregnancy, postpartum and the pelvic floor

How pregnancy and birth change your pelvic floor and core, common problems after baby, the timeline for recovery, and daily habits that help you heal.

4 ways to mobilize your core to increase strength and decrease symptoms

Pelvic Floor HealthCore Health

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 26, 2021

4 ways to mobilize your core to increase strength and decrease symptoms

Strong cores also need to move. Four areas to mobilize, the diaphragm, belly, back and pelvic floor, with simple exercises to ease pain and build strength.

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Dec 21, 2020

common Signs of an Ineffective Core

Back pain when you twist, leaking when you lift, hemorrhoids? These can be signs your core isn't doing its job. What a working core does, and the warning signs.

What to Expect From Your Postpartum Physical Therapy Visit

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Sep 18, 2019

What to Expect From Your Postpartum Physical Therapy Visit

What happens at a postpartum physical therapy visit: 60 minutes one-on-one, pelvic floor education, a full body screen, a core check and a plan to recover.

Breath and Pregnancy: 3 Ways Breath Affects Your Fitness

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Mar 26, 2019

Breath and Pregnancy: 3 Ways Breath Affects Your Fitness

Holding your breath to push through a lift raises pressure on your belly and pelvic floor. A pelvic floor PT explains how to breathe instead while pregnant.

postpartum mom's guide to making fitness decisions with the crossfit open

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 7, 2019

postpartum mom's guide to making fitness decisions with the crossfit open

Why I'm skipping the Crossfit Open this year: a postpartum mom's guide to making informed fitness decisions and prioritizing long-term health over competition.

Three Less Common “Things To Avoid” During Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jul 9, 2018

Three Less Common “Things To Avoid” During Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise

Exercise is good for you in pregnancy and postpartum. Three less obvious warning signs to watch for while you train, and what to do when you notice them.

inner core vs outer core and why you should train them both

Pelvic Floor HealthCore Health

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jun 25, 2018

inner core vs outer core and why you should train them both

Your inner core and outer core do different jobs. What each one does, why you need both, and how to train them together for a stable base.

Diastasis Recti 101: what is it and how to heal your gap

Pregnancy & PostpartumCore Health

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 28, 2018

Diastasis Recti 101: what is it and how to heal your gap

Diastasis recti, or split abs, is common in and after pregnancy but can happen to anyone. What it is, how to check your gap, and what helps it heal.