The diaphragm is a muscle that is quite often taken for granted, and overlooked. It works 24-7, 365 days a year for as long as you live. Impressive, right? Every breath we take is given to us by this muscle. …
During diaphragmatic breathing, our goal is to lower our diaphragm to initiate our breathing rather than using our chest muscles to do so. So how do we accomplish this, and when should we be doing this? Diaphragmatic Breathing and Relaxation…
Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. Let’s pause here for clarification.…
When it comes to normal bodily functions, often times we do not put much thought into them until something goes wrong. Today's blog will discuss healthy and normal bladder function and anatomy. This seems like a simple concept, however much can go…
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued guidelines in 2012 stating that most women over age 65 no longer need an annual Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer. Many women may have viewed this as a reason to completely…
Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. That is an eye opening number which shows, sadly, how prevalent sexual abuse is in our society. 1 out of every 6 women have been victim of attempted or completed rape. 1…
Chronic pelvic pain in men is often a challenging population for diagnosis and treatment in the medical community. A majority of the men that I treat come in with a diagnosis of chronic prostatitis. However, infection of the prostate and…
Chronic Pelvic Pain is a challenge for health care providers of all specialties. The symptoms experienced by patients with pelvic pain vary drastically between individuals. This variety makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Chronic Pelvic Pain is a costly disorder that…
Did you know that research shows it is safe and recommended to continue or even start a new exercise routine during your pregnancy? Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits to pregnant women and their babies. Even those who…
