The joys of delivery can bring a host of injuries: What to be prepared for...
Pregnancy and delivery are some of the most exciting and challenging times that we go through during our lifetime. Because of this, it is important to surround ourselves with a knowledgeable and...
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Citoridynia: AKA Pain in the clitoris
Yes, it is a mouthful, and sounds something like a prehistoric animal. But, it is a very disturbing condition that many women suffer from and it is often mis-diagnosed or mis-treated. The clitoris...
View ArticleWhat is Pelvic Dysfunction?
There is more and more buzz on social media regarding the pelvic floor, which is really wonderful. But let’s break down what it means to have pelvic dysfunction and why you may need a pelvic PT....
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Over-activity what it means, and what to do about it.
Let’s break down what Pelvic Floor Muscle over activity might look like. This can be a confusing issue and depending on what type of doctor you see, the answer might be different. If you have pelvic...
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It is all connected, Part 1: Your fascia and how it plays a role in our...
As pelvic floor therapists, we find it to be very important to assess our patients from head to toe,literally. There is a strong connection between our feet, our pelvic floor, and our deep core. If we...
View ArticleMagnesium
Magnesium is a key factor in keeping our bodies running well. It has an impact on the heart, bones, muscles, nerves, and gut. Without enough magnesium, these areas malfunction. Studies have shown that...
View ArticleMindful listening: Is your healthcare provider hearing you?
As specialists in pelvic health physical therapy, we meet a new patient and listen to their medical history. Often, we hear a lot of frustration that no one has ever truly heard their story....
View ArticleJoy in the new year.
As we enter a new year, there is pressure to set New Year’s resolutions that may be big and maybe not all that attainable for an entire year. What if we set smaller goals that were doable? And make...
View ArticleToxins and how to find simple ways to reduce them.
Toxins cause a ton of problems in our bodies. When our body is hit with toxic chemicals it does not know how to break them down, so they are stored as fat. These chemicals block the hormone receptor...
View ArticleBladder leakage and Blood Pressure: an important connection for heart health.
Did you know that high blood pressure and urinary incontinence (leaking urine) are related? New research has been published about the connection between high blood pressure (hypertension) and urinary...
View ArticleStress Incontinence and Metabolic Syndrome: what you need to know.
There is a strong correlation between stress urinary incontinence and metabolic syndrome. In a previous blog, we looked at a research articles examining the relationship between bladder function and...
View ArticleYour Period Products & the chemicals in them.
Women use well over 10,000 period products during the years that we are menstruating. If we assume 5 days per period from age 12 to 50, that is about 5 years of cumulative time using a period product...
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