The Surprising Reason Your Knee Pain Won’t Go Away
Pain in the knee does not always start in the knee. Sometimes the real source of the problem is higher up in the body, especially in the hip. One muscle that often gets overlooked is the iliopsoas. Iliopsoas muscle spasm or injury usually causes groin or front-of-the-hip pain, but it can also lead to knee […]
Pre-habilitation for Prostate Surgery
Radical prostatectomy is a common surgery used to treat prostate cancer. While it can be very effective at removing cancer, many men worry about recovery—especially urinary leakage, time in the hospital, and how quickly they can return to normal life. Over the past several years, research has shown that what men do before surgery can strongly influence […]
What Is the Deep Core? The 4 Muscles That Stabilize Your Spine and Pelvis
Most people know that the “core” is important for strength and stability, but far fewer understand what the deep core really is—or how its different parts work together. When we think of core muscles, we usually picture the visible “six-pack” abs. But the true foundation of spine and pelvic stability comes from a much deeper group of muscles, including […]
After TURP Surgery: Why Urinary Leaks Happen and How PFPT Can Help
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that for most men, leaking improves over time, and pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help speed recovery. […]
Surprising Connections: How Your Voice and Pelvic Floor Work Together
When we think about singing, speaking, or even laughing, we rarely think about our pelvic floor. But recent research is shining a light on something surprising: your pelvic floor muscles—usually associated with core strength and bladder control—play a crucial role in how you breathe and use your voice. So, what is the pelvic floor? The […]
Pudendal neuralgia: pain along the pudendal nerve
Pelvic pain can be challenging to figure out. It can be embarrassing to talk about. It can effect the most personal parts of our lives including sexual function, bowel and bladder symptoms. This pain can become a wedge in relationships with partners. Often, providers aren’t sure what’s going on either or who to refer to […]