https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-09-19 https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog/pelvic-floor-ptnbsp-what-it-is-who-needs-it-and-how-it-helps monthly 0.5 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/44d0999b-64d2-4e95-ac7f-2b84a14e268a/2022.06+Synergy-2403.jpeg Blog - Pelvic Floor PT:  What It is, Who Needs It, and How It Helps - Next is our physical assessment. External areas to assess will include, but are not limited to, diaphragm, abdominals, hip, and back musculature. Certain pelvic floor muscles we can assess externally, but most of the deep layers of our pelvic floor need an internal assessment to truly assess strength, coordination, tension holding, or overactivity. We want you to feel completely comfortable, so this is 100% optional and never performed without your consent. If you are not completely comfortable with an internal assessment on the first day, there is a lot we can assess and work on externally. You can always change your mind to go forward with this at a later date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/6584664c-15ac-47ed-9711-729640f38e2e/synergy-pelvic-physio-greenville-south-carolina Blog - Pelvic Floor PT:  What It is, Who Needs It, and How It Helps - The pelvic floor is a group of small muscles on the underside of our pelvis. There are different layers of these muscles and a number of different functions, the most common of which we will discuss below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/bae22caf-1829-4786-ac89-04cf1a34f774/jump+rope.jpeg Blog - Pelvic Floor PT:  What It is, Who Needs It, and How It Helps - I often have people asking me how they can stop leaking with jump roping, especially double-unders. A lot of factors come into play here - what are the downward pressures being sent through our body onto our bladder and pelvic floor? How strong is our pelvic floor to help counteract these pressures? What is our posture or form when jump roping? What is the positioning of our bladder and uterus? With regards to this last question, it is not uncommon for our bladder to drop a bit over time - whether it is from childbearing or extra pressures on our bladder over time. It can drop enough to affect your ability to hold your bladder without ever having the typical symptoms of heaviness or something ‘falling out’ that you tend to hear about. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog/your-core-and-pelvic-floor monthly 0.5 2025-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/e1ad1830-9da7-444d-abc1-6e898176e67a/can.png Blog - Your Core and Pelvic Floor - Picture your core as a soda can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/3d439933-e615-467b-abdb-2870b2de7b7d/balloon-core.jpg Blog - Your Core and Pelvic Floor - Imagine your whole torso as a balloon. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog/what-is-myofascial-release monthly 0.5 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/6e1da9c1-5ccf-4cea-95ed-945b8b63e86b/Image+4.jpg Blog - Myofascial Release - This picture below shows the skin, fascia and inner muscle layer. 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If you have the correct fit, you should not be able to feel you have it in… kind of like a tampon. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog/exercises-to-calm-your-anxious-thoughts-ctz3n-hz4yt-jhgf5 monthly 0.5 2023-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/f15faca3-23d8-428a-9a3c-5702bc7619de/side+view+breathing.png Blog - How Breathing Affects Your Pelvic Floor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/7aca4a72-3159-4462-a7e6-1e416c9fa209/holding+baby.png Blog - How Breathing Affects Your Pelvic Floor - Pelvic floor PT can help! We are experts at assessing form during exercises and daily activities as well as how we are managing pressures during these activities to keep our bodies healthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/eeae52cc-41f3-43da-91e2-4edbb0cc0636/breathing1.png Blog - How Breathing Affects Your Pelvic Floor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1b47a96b-302f-42e2-a708-9a83e7824e72/walking.png Blog - How Breathing Affects Your Pelvic Floor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/411e711d-6eb9-4712-ae2c-79bcb64cae8e/upper+trap.png Blog - How Breathing Affects Your Pelvic Floor - Most often this new adapted way includes breathing up into our chest, neck, and shoulders. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/blog/exercises-to-calm-your-anxious-thoughts-ctz3n-hz4yt-jhgf5-anrml monthly 0.5 2023-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/257742d9-0877-421a-9fff-2554cbcb3560/reach+for+tp.png Blog - Three Tips for Improving Your Pelvic Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/ac428b66-d765-4bc4-97d9-01c62082abad/feet+in+toilet+stall.png Blog - Three Tips for Improving Your Pelvic Health - 2 – No Power peeing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/e4f844c0-4f1e-4329-996d-c1dbe888bd8b/breath+holding.jpeg Blog - Three Tips for Improving Your Pelvic Health - 3 – No Breath Holding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/9370068c-8b19-4083-93ff-4415a3fae01c/toilet.png Blog - Three Tips for Improving Your Pelvic Health - 1 – Sit. 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How do I fix it? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/de19eb52-8bbd-4b46-a07b-a448357ceeaf/187221.4088a1d0f58e1b239da15fd94bece102.png Blog - How Do I Stop Leaking When I Run? - Our pelvic floor is a vital part of what we call our core. Training it to work well in conjunction with the other muscles of our core is the best way to not only have a strong pelvic floor, but a strong core as well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/ca409f38-fec8-4a58-9025-7d02693adc8e/run.png Blog - How Do I Stop Leaking When I Run? 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Happy smiling woman with curly hair lounging on couch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/4a8049b8-c9d7-4963-88cc-0598a5093018/PFM.png Blog - What is Pelvic Floor PT and Do I Need It? - First, let’s talk about what the pelvic floor actually is - a group of small muscles all on the underside of our pelvis. One of their main functions is important to all of us - continence. These muscles work to help hold everything in until we are ready to use the restroom. They also play a very important role in core stability and supporting all of the organs inside our body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1699199158331-M61OA3EEO7H8S5RECZ31/cross+legs.jpg Blog - What is Pelvic Floor PT and Do I Need It? - Sound familiar to anyone?? It is nothing to be embarrassed about, and certainly not something you want to keep to yourself. The sooner you address any of these issues, the sooner you can be on the road to recovery. Wonder if you really need pelvic PT or have questions? Ask away! You never know the answers to your questions unless you ask. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/terms-conditions daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/about daily 0.75 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/4bbc1954-97ea-478e-8493-fb158e3fb7f5/pelvic-floor-PT.jpg About Synergy Pelvic - Brooke Rousseau, MPT, OCS, PCES Brooke is a pelvic health physical therapist, quickly problem-solving and guiding her patients to sustainable results. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and has become a leader in pelvic floor physical therapy in Greenville, SC. She treats all diagnoses related to pelvic health and believes in taking a holistic approach, always trying to understand the underlying ‘why’. Focusing on pelvic health therapy, Brooke has a diverse clinical background with a specialization in orthopedics. Her comprehensive understanding of the musculoskeletal system has influenced her unique approach to patient care as she rarely only treats the pelvis. Brooke’s goal is to look at the whole person to determine possible contributing factors to help every patient meet their goals. As a track athlete at Wake Forest University Brooke fell in love with movement, physical therapy, and musculoskeletal medicine. Because of this, and being a mom herself, she has a special interest in helping postpartum women return to running and reach their fitness goals. Her expertise includes treating both men and women with issues such as pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, pain with intimacy, as well as maintaining health through pregnancy and postpartum. In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also enjoys working out, running, exploring new hiking trails, and reading. Brooke is excited to continue to serve the Greenville community. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/all-services daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375429249-IG5QD3FA5IK05PNRV316/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Core Strengthening and Diastasis Recti Work Our pelvic floor is an integral part of our core! Making sure all of the other players of our 'core' are working well together is imperative in resolving any pelvic floor issue. Exercising with an abdominal separation can be confusing - you don't want to make it worse but you want to work out enough to make a difference. I can help guide with this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375434380-O2M75ZAFMC7AR1M25U7V/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Pelvic PT for Pregnancy Pregnancy puts our bodies through a massive change! This is definitely a ‘labor of love’ and I am here to make this pregnancy experience as painless as possible. Common pregnancy ailments I can help with: constipation and hemorrhoids low and mid back pain abdominal separation / diastases recti sciatica and hip pain rib and abdominal pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375439752-EIY3R6VIHYV3A1Z1GNRQ/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Birth Prep Program Customized and tailored to you, this program will prepare you for all there is to come: How to safely move and use your body with your changing center of gravity to alleviate common aches and pains How to use your core with daily activities and with exercise to decrease your risk of abdominal separation Exercise and nutrition concerns during pregnancy Techniques for reducing risk of tearing during delivery Discovering birthing and push positions that are best for YOU Learning how to breathe and push effectively during delivery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375446059-2B6BU3NSLIIKBPQWPPYD/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Dry Needling Dry needling can help with both pelvic tension/pain and weakness depending on how it is implemented! It helps improve the communication with the nerve between the brain and the muscle involved to help resolve the dysfunction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375446059-2B6BU3NSLIIKBPQWPPYD/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization We can develop adhesions from long term tension holding, prior surgeries, or scars, This can affect not only how our muscles work but our organs as well! Myofascial release helps improve mobility and function between all of these areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1698375446059-2B6BU3NSLIIKBPQWPPYD/image-asset.jpeg All Services - Body Mechanics Adjustments HOW we are doing things can be just as important as what we do. Changing minor parts of our technique with running or double-unders can make a big impact on our leaking with exercise. Making a few changes to our toileting techniques can make a big impact on our constipation symptoms. https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/instagram daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/home daily 1.0 2025-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/d8ffb1fe-f6ac-4996-ac1b-68439e119389/pelvic_floor_synergy_pelvic_physio.jpeg Home - Pelvic Health Effectively treating all aspects of pelvic health including: urinary incontinence as well as urgency and frequency fecal incontinence and smearing pelvic pain including pain with intimacy, tailbone pain, painful bladder syndrome/IC, endometriosis heaviness and prolapse symptoms Constipation, recurrent hemorrhoids/fissures Leaking with activities can be VERY common but it is NEVER NORMAL - I can help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/40fdcb0c-33e8-47b5-a9a4-c5d46b5629ba/synergypelvic-106.jpeg Home - Pregnancy and Postpartum Whether you are feeling great and wanting to gain knowledge for a healthier pregnancy, or are feeling pregnancy pains, abdominal separation, and/or prolapse discomfort Effective treatment for pubic pain, abdominal pain and/or separation, sciatica, constipation, other pregnancy aches and pains Pregnancy program to gain knowledge in safe ways to continue exercising, core activation throughout pregnancy, breathing and push mechanics, perineal massage, labor positions, nutrition, and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/d2d2647a-f412-4c12-b43f-d6ee572be166/2022.06+Synergy-2526.jpg Home - Orthopedics As a former athlete I understand the importance of needing to feel good to give my best effort in my workouts. Specializing in orthopedics for many years before moving into the realm of pelvic health, I am able to effectively combine the best of both when problem solving to find the root of the problem and determining the best course of action. Improve core strength Resolve stubborn or groin pain Alleviate chronic back pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/9d2bf039-401a-4466-9873-4f22bb4024a2/2022.06+Synergy-2305.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/b38c866e-7f10-44df-aa18-269f5d9ac649/2022.06+Synergy-2694.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/1407d72e-6413-4bf5-b3fa-583659b07d15/2022.06+Synergy-2467.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/d0c58707-4fbb-4037-a101-0668a123ca25/2022.06+Synergy-2622.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/f8c76a13-4c96-4d3a-a117-9f01400576ac/2022.06+Synergy-2368.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/88556557-d26a-4057-acfa-66232e78b739/2022.06+Synergy-2574.jpg Home https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/general-6 daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847903854-US92D97SPXSFKLOB824X/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847904056-0T9RWJ5K3RJ19LDYKWHZ/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg What Are You Struggling With? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg What Are You Struggling With? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg What Are You Struggling With? https://www.synergypelvicphysio.com/services daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/8136123f-28a8-461b-8556-ebcf2e94c2fa/2022.06+Synergy-2673+2.jpg Services - Urinary and Bowel Issues Pelvic floor PT can be integral in resolving: incontinence issues urgency and/or frequency nighttime runs to the bathroom frequent UTI’s constipation recurrent hemorrhoids and fissures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/c11a2d9a-384c-47ce-93a0-a31e3168031d/synergypelvic-114.jpg Services - Pelvic PT for Pregnancy Pregnancy puts our bodies through a massive change! This is definitely a ‘labor of love’ and I am here to make this pregnancy experience as painless as possible. Common pregnancy ailments I can help with: constipation and hemorrhoids low and mid back pain abdominal separation / diastases recti sciatica and hip pain rib and abdominal pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/49ca7c95-6be2-4bc2-8ae7-7ec6cc61a0f2/synergypelvic-111.jpg Services - Birth Prep Program Customized and tailored to you, this program will prepare you for all there is to come: How to safely move and use your body with your changing center of gravity to alleviate common aches and pains How to use your core with daily activities and with exercise to decrease your risk of abdominal separation Exercise and nutrition concerns during pregnancy Techniques for reducing risk of tearing during delivery Discovering birthing and push positions that are best for YOU Learning how to breathe and push effectively during delivery 4th trimester! Tips for navigating through those first few weeks for optimal recovery and healing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/0a8b6abc-03dc-47c6-9f21-6ea71985133e/2022.06+Synergy-2467.jpg Services - Postpartum Even the best childbirth experiences are traumatic on our body, which is why everyone should have a pelvic floor PT assessment after delivering - whether vaginally or c-section. Are you experiencing: abdominal discomfort or separation (diastasis recti) leaking (urine or stool including smearing) Pain with intimacy painful bowel movements scar tissue discomfort (c-section or tearing) return to exercise, improve core strength Or maybe you’re just not feeing quite right in your body yet? I can help with all of these and get you back to the activities you love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/d27fb574-edfe-49a1-9d80-c74e734d7c94/synergypelvic-85-3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/7505738e-2047-4071-ace4-2c558834a787/synergypelvic-95.jpeg Services - Dry Needling Dry needling can help with both pelvic tension/pain and weakness depending on how it is implemented! It helps improve the communication with the nerve between the brain and the muscle involved to help resolve the dysfunction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653b23f4f7c586178c2401cb/706858c7-ece0-4b46-bdd6-e5dc743d8c8e/2022.06+Synergy-2580.jpeg