Constipation slowing you down?
If you struggle with constipation, you are not alone! Let's talk about some natural options for improving constipation and getting the digestive juices flowing! First, you want to make sure…
What is the Coccyx (tailbone) and why is it so important?
Often during my conversations with patients, they will mention an old tailbone injury from a fall, an accident, or a challenging birth of a child. Many times, the injury is blown…
What is Pelvic Dysfunction?
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…
Citorodynia: Burning Sensation in the Clitoris
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 misdiagnosed or…
Exercise in Menopause
During perimenopause and through menopause, estrogen levels begin to go down. Once you have not had a period for a full year, you are officially menopausal. It is pertinent to…
Nutrition in the perimenopause stage
As women, our bodies go through many changes during perimenopause. Many women experience weight gain and decreased energy that affects their quality of life. Looking at how our bodies respond…
Hormones and your cycle 101
Women often struggle with conditions that are related to our hormones, but we are really not educated about these hormones and what we can do to foster a healthy hormonal…
The joys of delivery can bring a host of injuries: What to be prepared for and who can help you manage them.
Pregnancy and delivery are some of the most exciting and challenging times that we go through during our lifetime. Because of this, it is important to surround ourselves with a…
Pelvic Pain in Men
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…
Pain: Part 3 Lifestyle
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…
Pain: Part 2, Exercise is Medicine
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…
Pain: The sensitive nervous system, understanding is everything.
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…
