Itching “down there” is a common complaint but one that we shouldn't ignore. When we talk to our patients about itching, many have been treated for recurrent yeast infections for years but continue to have itching. This is always a…
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…
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,…
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.…
The Missouri legislature is currently debating whether patients in the state will be able to have direct access to physical therapists without a referral. People in Kansas and 47 other states already have direct access to physical therapists, and this…
So last week we touched the surface of why pelvic pain persists, how the brain is involved and what factors might be contributing to the persistence of pelvic pain. And after reading you maybe saying “ok great, good to know…
Persistent pelvic pain is more common that you might realize. 15-20% of women and 8-12% of men are dealing with chronic pelvic pain. There are many things that can be associated with CPP in both men and women. Some but…
Gratitude. We see it everywhere, especially this time of year. We hear it often, but do we really understand the power of giving thanks? There is quite a bit of research with regards to gratitude and the powerful impact it…
Have you ever wondered what happens to keep your spine, pelvis and hips stable while you exercise, or perform daily tasks? Probably not, unless you are an anatomy nerd like me. I am amazed by the symphony of muscle coordination…
Endometriosis affects more than 6 million women in the United States. It is a painful disorder in which the cells that form the endometrial lining within the uterus grow outside the uterus in the abdominal cavity. Depending on the severity,…