Blog post written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Imagine this: you start your day by rolling out of bed. When you sit up, you glance down, and suddenly your belly seems to form a little ridge or triangle down the middle. You feel a jolt of panic and pick up your phone to search for answers. You open Instagram and scroll to the first post you see, telling you that "your core is ruined forever." Pause here with me for a moment. We all know there is a massive amount of...

Why Your Pelvic Floor Might Be Asking For Help (And Why Kegels Aren't Always The Go-To). Tips on Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment And More. Blog Post Written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis It's estimated the 50% of women will experience some degree of prolapse by the time they are 50. (This conversation needs to happen) Let's talk about something that almost nobody talks about (or even thinks to talk about) until it happens to them: Pelvic organ prolapse. Not exactly...

Blog article written by Dr. Marnie Hansen for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Hip pain during hiking isn't always coming from the hip itself. Spring is here, summer adventures are right around the corner, and many of us are spending more time hiking, climbing, mountain biking, running, and enjoying everything the Utah mountains have to offer. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when I start hearing a very common and familiar complaint: "My hip pinches when I hike." Or... "I feel pain in my...