Low back pain affects nearly 80% of adults — but most people treat it the wrong way. In this episode of The Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down why mechanical low back pain keeps coming back and what’s actually driving it. She explains the three biggest myths that prevent recovery (including why rest, stretching, and MRI findings don’t tell the whole story), and reveals the often-overlooked connection between your spine, hips, and feet. Through live caller questions on scoliosis, spinal stenosis, nerve damage, and surgery decisions, Dr. Pieton shares practical, movement-based solutions that help address the root cause — not just the symptoms. If you’re tired of recurring back pain and want a smarter strategy to move better and hurt less, this episode is for you.

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

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Knee pain with a normal MRI can be confusing and frustrating. In this episode of the Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton explains the real causes of knee pain, why rest and pain medications often fail, and how physical therapy and strength training address the root problem. Knee pain doesn’t automatically mean damage—and avoiding movement isn’t the solution. Using a real patient story, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down why knee pain is often a capacity and movement issue rather than a structural one. She explains how weakness or limited mobility at the hip, ankle, and foot overloads the knee, why imaging doesn’t always give the full picture, and how building strength through the whole leg is essential for long-term joint health. This episode also answers listener questions about overcoming painful sex after perineal tearing in childbirth, how pelvic floor physical therapy and topical estrogen help reduce pelvic pain and recurrent UTIs, and reveals the truth about those expensive pelvic floor “Kegel chair” treatments—so you can better understand your body, advocate for your care, and keep moving well for years to come.

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

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In this episode of The Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health—starting with a listener’s question about bladder prolapse after hysterectomy and whether surgery is the only option. Dr. Pieton explains how pessaries work, when they may need refitting, and why pelvic floor physical therapy should be a first-line option before and after pelvic surgeries. She then tackles the million-dollar question: should you be doing Kegels? (Spoiler: not everyone should—and most people are doing them wrong.) You’ll learn why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation, how breathing, hips, and core strength matter just as much, and what a “real” Kegel actually involves. The episode wraps with insights on overactive bladder, prolapse, hormones, gut health, and why pelvic health is whole-body health—for women and men alike.

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 or email: [email protected]

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Pieton discusses a very common pelvic health topic - painful intercourse related to menopause and estrogen decline - explaining how topical estrogen, hyaluronic acid suppositories, and pelvic floor physical therapy significantly improve dryness, tissue flexibility, and muscle tension. Dr. Pieton also covers footwear recommendations for balance and fall prevention, emphasizing the importance of wide toe boxes and minimal cushioning to improve proprioception alongside strength training. The episode also does a deep dive about about how to know if you have a pelvic floor problem, along with answering audience member questions about how to support pelvic floor health proactively during pregnancy, hemorrhoid management, stress incontinence treatments like Bulkamid injections, and how to find a qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Throughout the episode, Dr. Pieton emphasizes that the pelvic floor muscles connect with the hip, core, and back muscles, and highlights misconceptions about Kegel exercises, explaining that pelvic floor muscle strengthening needs to include lengthening and contracting for best results. 

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 or email: [email protected]

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Christine Pieton discusses a very common pelvic health topic - painful intercourse related to menopause and estrogen decline - explaining how topical estrogen, hyaluronic acid suppositories, and pelvic floor physical therapy significantly improve dryness, tissue flexibility, and muscle tension. Dr. Pieton also covers footwear recommendations for balance and fall prevention, emphasizing the importance of wide toe boxes and minimal cushioning to improve proprioception alongside strength training. The episode also does a deep dive about about how to know if you have a pelvic floor problem, along with answering audience member questions about how to support pelvic floor health proactively during pregnancy, hemorrhoid management, stress incontinence treatments like Bulkamid injections, and how to find a qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Throughout the episode, Dr. Pieton emphasizes that the pelvic floor muscles connect with the hip, core, and back muscles, and highlights misconceptions about Kegel exercises, explaining that pelvic floor muscle strengthening needs to include lengthening and contracting for best results. 

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 or email: [email protected]

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The debut episode of The Dr. PT Podcast with Dr. Christine Pieton! Dr. PT kicks off the show teaching us what the pelvic floor really is, why it matters for bowel/bladder control, sex, and movement, and how it works as an essential part of the body's core team. Through live calls and audience emails, Dr. PT unpacked important questions about leaking, pelvic pain, hormonal changes, post-surgical recovery, and pain with sex—all while reframing symptoms as signals your body is sending—not something to ignore or be ashamed of. The big takeaway? Your body isn’t broken, it just needs better information. And this conversation is just getting started. 

Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast live stream every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening. Visit DrPTPodcast.com for more info!

To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 or email: [email protected]

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Christine Pieton, an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, and your host of the Dr. PT Podcast answers your questions about the body parts no one taught us about — but that everyone has questions about. Yes, she's talking about “down there” but I’ll also be teaching you about your body as a whole…because it’s all connected.

Each week she’ll unpack pelvic health questions that most people google in secret, like…

What is the pelvic floor?

Should I be doing Kegels?

Do I pee too often?

Why is sex painful?

And so much more!

If you have a question about your body, someone else does too — call in, ask it here. she’ll give you real honest answers with actionable solutions she uses everyday with her patients. No more shame. No more ‘just dealing with it.’ Your body isn’t broken — it just needs better information. She'll normalize learning and talking about our bodies — together!

To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 2-3pm PT / 5-6pm ET or send an email to [email protected]

Join Dr. PT LIVE on YouTube each Monday at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern, or catch the audio podcast wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.

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