Pelvic Floor Therapy

A Guide for Exercising During Pregnancy for Brookfield & Mequon Women Staying active during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your body—but it often comes with questions. At Breathe in Motion, we work with pregnant athletes and active women in Brookfield and Mequon who [...]

Shoulder pain is common during pregnancy and postpartum—but it often gets brushed off as “just part of being a new mom.” It’s not. At Breathe in Motion, we help postpartum women in Brookfield and Mequon understand why shoulder pain develops—and how to fix it so you can care for [...]

Pelvic pain can feel confusing, frustrating, and often hard to explain. It might show up during workouts, while sitting, with certain movements, or seemingly out of nowhere. For many women, it becomes something they work around instead of something they address. Pelvic pain is common—but it’s not something you [...]

Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, or lift is common—but it’s not something you have to live with. If you’ve noticed leakage during workouts, running, or lifting, this is often a sign your body isn’t managing pressure effectively. At Breathe in Motion, we help active women and [...]

Pelvic organ prolapse can feel alarming—especially if you notice pressure, heaviness, or a bulging sensation. But it’s more common than most people realize, and in many cases, it’s highly manageable. At Breathe in Motion, we help active women in Brookfield and Mequon understand what’s happening in their body and [...]

Diastasis recti is often talked about as a “core separation”—but it’s more than just a gap in your abs. If you’ve noticed a bulge, doming, or persistent weakness in your core, it’s usually a sign your body isn’t managing pressure and load effectively. At Breathe in Motion, we help [...]

Planning a C-section or recently had one? A cesarean delivery is a major abdominal surgery. While most medical guidance focuses on keeping the incision clean and preventing infection, there are additional steps that support healing, reduce pain, and help you return to movement safely. At Breathe in Motion, we [...]

You can be doing all the “right” core exercises—and still feel like your core isn’t working. A common pattern we see at Breathe in Motion is upper abdominal gripping, where the upper portion of the core overworks while the rest of the system falls behind. This pattern affects how [...]

Menstrual symptoms are often normalized. Painful periods. Heavy flow. Difficulty using tampons or cups. Many women are told this is just something to deal with. It’s not. At Breathe in Motion, we help women in Brookfield and Mequon understand what’s driving their symptoms and how pelvic floor physical therapy [...]

The menopause transition can bring changes that feel unexpected. New symptoms. Shifts in your body. Things that don’t quite feel like “you.” Many women notice these changes long before their final period—and often don’t realize they’re part of perimenopause. At Breathe in Motion, we help women in Brookfield and [...]