If you live with interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, or chronic pelvic pain and have wondered if pelvic floor physical therapy could help you, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by my friend and pelvic floor PT, Dr. Loren Carver, for a rapid-fire Q&A packed with honest answers and practical tips. We cover everything from “Do I have to get an internal exam right away?” to “Why am I leaking even though my pelvic floor is tight?” to “How long does pelvic floor PT actually take to work?”

Inside this episode, we discuss:

• How pelvic floor dysfunction can mimic bladder conditions like interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder
• The truth about internal and rectal exams and why they can be game changers
• Nervous system regulation, bowel health, and other overlooked root causes of bladder pain
• How to avoid post-PT flares and what to do if they happen
• Green flags vs. red flags when choosing a pelvic floor PT
• Tools like pelvic wands vs. dilators and how to know which might be right for you
• Why constipation can make interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder symptoms worse
• How long it really takes to see results and how to speed up your progress

Whether you are brand new to pelvic floor PT or have tried it before without much success, you will leave this episode with clarity, confidence, and a plan for your next steps.

Work with Dr. Loren:

• ⁠Work with Dr. Loren at Barbelle Pelvic Health⁠
• ⁠Join The Pelvic Floor Accelerator Waitlist⁠

Work with Callie: ⁠

Join Road to Remission: ⁠my signature program to help you reduce interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, and pelvic pain symptoms by addressing your root cause.

⁠Road To Remission Self-Study:⁠ this option contains the educational framework of R2R without the 1:1 and group support the regular version of the program comes with.