It is all connected: part 4, The Spiral Line
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…
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…
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 don’t look at the…
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…
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…
Back to our very sensitive nervous system. Remember stubbing your toe on the table? Now your nervous system is ramped up and everything touching your toe hurts including your sock and water from the shower. Why? When this happens, your…
As pelvic floor physical therapists, we see many people who have pain—sometimes it Is new pain like after surgery or delivering a baby. Sometimes it is persistent pain that has stuck around for months or years. We spend a lot…
Recently I had a conversation with a client who arrived frustrated to his session because we tried something new at his previous session. His pain had flared up. His whole reason for coming to therapy (and this is the most…
Historically, the prostate has been blamed for the main cause of pelvic pain in men. Male pelvic pain is often referred to as "prostatitis", which suggests an inflammation of the prostate gland, causing the pain. More recently, however, research has…
Much of the attention on pelvic pain is directed towards women, understandably. However, it is important to also consider male pelvic pain. Many men have pain for months or years before they can find a provider who is able to…