Abdominal Massage for gut motility
This self-treatment circular massage technique can be performed at home. It can reduce and eliminate gas, easing constipation. The massage follows the naturally contracting waves of the colon, starting from…
More ways to manage constipation
Cultured foods are foods that are full of life-giving probiotics (bacteria) and nutrients that help our bodies function optimally. A few of the beneficial effects are described below. Healthy bacteria…
Managing Constipation with Fiber and Fluid intake
Eating foods that are high in fiber can help relieve constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. A high-fiber diet can provide long-term health benefits. Here are some tips to…
Core, Pelvic Floor and a little play!
To all my young athletes…
Use these simple stretches to improve access to your pelvic floor during your sport! If you are a young athlete, and have not had any babies yet, this post is…
Treating Constipation
TREATING CONSTIPATIONLast week we discussed constipation and its common causes. This week we are talking treatment. There are several ways to treat constipation, including:Increasing fiber and fluid intake in your diet Increasing…
Constipation Overview
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint – about 4 million Americans experience constipation and make 2.5 million physician visits a year to get help for the problem. Constipation can…
Environment Matters
What does my environment have to do with my health? Well, A LOT! When I sit down and talk with clients we don’t just jump into the physical side of…
Examining Wellness
Wellness is a term often thrown around but not fully understood. As physical therapists, we focus on the wellness of our patients, however one must understand this is not ONLY…
Low Back Pain and the Pelvic Floor
You all know the song “the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone” …Right? Seems correct. But in the world of heath care often patients are examined in a…