In Pelvic Floor Physical therapy, as we look over our patients’ intake paperwork, one thing that is often mentioned is a history of urinary tract infections (UTI). This can often be a part of their history that is overlooked. Let's…
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 of some…
The spiral line is a line of connective tissue that runs from the arch of our feet to the base ofour skull. In the front body, this fascial line travels up and crosses from our left hip to our right…
Many people experience pain in the SI (sacroiliac) joint and low back. Often when you look into these patient’s history, they will also have had Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, or buttock pain. When examined completely, these should be a clue…
All of us experience pain from time to time. In fact, low back pain and joint pain are consistently the top 5 reasons people visit their doctor. Unless there was a specific reason, most of the time, pain doesn’t occur…
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 floor muscle over activity,…
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. Weakness of the structures…
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 is a powerful organ of sexual pleasure.…
One in eight men will have musculoskeletal pelvic pain, diagnosed as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of them will struggle finding a provider who understands male pelvic pain, can provide a diagnosis, and help direct…
Overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can continue the vicious cycle of pain. Our body feels threatened and our brain continues in the fight or flight protection. This can cause long-term health concerns beyond the pain that you are experiencing. …
