In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Judy Rossi, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Woodstock Pelvic Health, to explore how a whole-body approach can transform pelvic health. Judy shares how her own struggles with interstitial cystitis led her from orthopedic work into pelvic floor care and ultimately to earning her pelvic health certification through Evidence in Motion.
We walk through how conditions like interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, vaginismus, post-surgical pelvic symptoms, coccydynia, and male pelvic concerns are often driven by muscle tension, posture, breathing patterns, hip and spine mechanics, and past injuries. Judy explains what actually happens during pelvic floor assessments, manual therapy, trigger point work, dry needling, and tools like shockwave and red light therapies.
Listeners will learn why Kegels are frequently overused, how to recognize when “just deal with it” guidance from traditional healthcare is missing the mark, and why collaboration with nutritionists and trauma-informed counselors can be crucial. Above all, we highlight that pelvic floor challenges are highly treatable and that seeking specialized support can be truly life-changing.
In this episode, you will hear:
- How interstitial cystitis, IBS, hip issues, and posture contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction
- Full-body evaluation approach including breathing, core stability, hips, and spine
- What manual therapy, trigger point work, dry needling, and shockwave therapy look like in practice
- Clarifying when Kegels help, when they can worsen symptoms, and what to do instead
- Use of red light therapy and CBD suppositories as adjunct tools for pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Gaps in traditional healthcare and advocating for proper pelvic floor evaluation and support
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