Pelvic pain doesn’t have to be your normal. Discover how pelvic floor therapy can help you take control of your symptoms and reclaim comfort.
Clitorodynia, or clitoral pain, is a condition that causes burning, discomfort, or sensitivity in the clitoris. This distressing sensation can be highly discomforting, potentially affecting a person's quality of life, sexual activity, and overall health. In this blog, we will…
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure used to deliver babies when vaginal birth is not possible or safe for the mother or child. Cesarean scar pain is a common and often overlooked issue that can impact a…
Vaginismus and vulvodynia are two conditions that significantly impact a woman’s sexual health and overall well-being. These conditions can lead to pain, discomfort, and emotional distress, affecting both physical and mental health. We will explore the definitions, causes, symptoms, and…
Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, is a condition that affects a significant number of individuals, particularly women. It refers to persistent or recurrent genital pain during or after sexual activity. This discomfort can occur in any part of the genital area,…
Back pain is a common ailment, and among its many causes, sacral-iliac joint dysfunction is a significant but often overlooked contributor. The sacral-iliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine, to the iliac…
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman's body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic region. Sacroiliac (SI) belts are a tool in managing pelvic pain during…
The hymen is a thin tissue that lines and sometimes covers the vaginal opening in females. This tissue varies in thickness, shape and elasticity between women. Having an opening in the hymen is critical for the menstrual flow. An imperforate…
When someone comes into physical therapy for back pain, we as physical therapists need to think beyond just back pain. Often, a patient will come in and say that they had" failed PT" or that "PT didn’t help". I wonder…
Tailbone and pelvic pain or coccydynia is a common type of pelvic pain. People with tailbone pain often have increased pain with sitting and with transitioning from sitting to standing. While the tailbone is designed to tolerate about 10% of…
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…
