Ep. 14: Scoliosis + the Pelvic Floor - What No One Talks About

In this episode, Dr. Laura & Dr. Beth kick off a new series on a topic that’s often overlooked—but incredibly important: the connection between scoliosis and the pelvic floor.

Dr. Laura, a pelvic floor physical therapist with a decade of experience as well as advanced scoliosis training, breaks down what the pelvic floor actually is, what it does, and why good pelvic health is important for everyone—regardless of:

Gender
Age
Pregnancy history
Fitness level

It's important to understand how the pelvic floor functions. From bladder and bowel control to breathing, core stability, sexual function, and lifting heavy weights, the pelvic floor plays a much bigger role in movement and daily life than most people realize.

Listen in as we explore typical seasons of life in which pelvic floor issues commonly show up (pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, athletics, hormonal changes), and why symptoms like leaking, pain, or pressure have been wrongly “normalized”.

But "common" doesn't mean "normal", and these issues are treatable—even if you’ve been dealing with them for years. Dr, Laura & Dr. Beth also discuss how scoliosis and spinal fusion can influence core mechanics and pelvic floor function, especially during major life transitions.

Listen to the episode by clicking here!

Together let's build awareness, define what’s normal versus what’s common, and help listeners recognize when pelvic floor support may be needed. Whether you have scoliosis, a spinal fusion, or have simply been told “that’s just part of getting older,” this episode opens the door to better understanding—and better options for care.

Make sure you’re listening in for part 2 in which Dr. Laura breaks down how scoliosis really impacts the pelvic floor - and what you can do about it.