5 Tips If You Are Struggling With Incontinence

In this blog, we will be discussing 5 tips if you are struggling with incontinence. Incontinence is a condition that affects millions of people around the world and is often caused by weakened muscles or nerve damage. In most cases, incontinence can be managed with proper treatment. There are four main types of incontinence: stress…
5 Pilates Exercises That Can Help With Your Pelvic Floor

Ever wonder how Pilates can help with your pelvic floor? In this blog, we will give you 5 Pilates exercises that can help with your pelvic floor. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on improved posture, balance, strength and flexibility. It was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, who believed…
6 Health Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on strengthening, stretching, and balancing the body through a series of low-impact exercises. The practice emphasizes proper form and breathing techniques to help you move your body with maximum efficiency. In this blog, we will discuss 6 health benefits of Pilates. Pilates has become popular among professional athletes,…
Weight Loss Resistance: 8 Causes and How to Overcome Them

“Last month I went in to see my doctor for my yearly check-up appointment and weighed in at my heaviest recorded weight as an adult at 237 lbs (when in high school I possibly weighed no more than 135 lbs). For a woman who is 5’6”, that’s MORBIDLY OBESE. When I first saw the number…
Do I Need An X-ray or MRI For My Back Pain?

“I injured my back about a month ago lifting my granddaughter out of her car seat. I’ve been doing all the home treatment that my doctor recommended: ice, walking, anti-inflammatories, and rest from activities that bother me. I went to a local physical therapist where they taught me how to lift properly and protect…
What’s the Difference Between Mat and Reformer Pilates?

I got emailed a question last week and I wanted to share it with you. it’s a common question I get asked about the difference between Mat vs. Reformer Pilates?) … And most ladies are wanting to know this: “Hi Dr. Andalon! I’m hoping for a bit of guidance. I have friends who have enjoyed…
What Exercises NOT to do After Hysterectomy

Let’s answer a pressing question which a new client recently emailed in asking for the answer to: “Dr. Dawn, I am now 8 weeks post total hysterectomy and my doctor has released to begin exercising except I would like to know what exercises should I not be doing after my hysterectomy?” – Hayley, 62, Carlsbad,…
Back Pain: The ONE Thing That Makes Sciatica Worse and What to Do About It

“Dr. Dawn, I have been having horrible, miserable, and sleepless sciatica for the past 2 months now. My doctor has done little to help me and the muscle relaxers he prescribed are really weak!!! I tried a Chiropractor with no success. Aleve and a Tens unit don’t do a thing. I have been able to…
Pilates: Is it Good for People with Lower Back Pain or Sciatica?

Let’s answer a pressing question which a new client recently called in asking for the answer to: “Dr. Andalon, I recently read in a health magazine that Pilates exercises can help the pain in my lower back and eliminate the agonizing sciatica pain I feel down my leg. My sister swears by it because it…
Why Physical Therapy Can Help With Bladder Leakage

Do you suffer from an overactive bladder or bladder leakage? We describe an overactive bladder (OAB) as a more frequent than “average” urge to urinate throughout the day. People who suffer from this condition tend to wake up and visit the bathroom 3-4 times per night. Sometimes more. And, unfortunately, it can also lead to…