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If you've ever been told to "brace your core," "engage your abs," or "strengthen your core," you're not alone. These are some of the most common cues we hear in the gym, during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and even in physical therapy. The problem? They're often used interchangeably, even though they're describing very different things. At Summit Pelvic Health, one of the questions we hear most often is: "Should I be bracing my core all the time?" The short answer is no

If you’ve ever crossed your legs before sneezing, planned your day around bathroom access, or stopped doing workouts you love because of leaking, you are not alone. Urinary incontinence becomes increasingly common as women get older, especially after pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or years of high-impact activity. But common does not mean normal. At Summit Pelvic Health, we hear this all the time: “I thought this was just part of aging.” “I assumed this happened to everyon