Hip pain and constipation may seem like two completely separate problems, but in many cases, they are closely connected. This connection can be confusing for patients and even for healthcare providers at first. However, understanding how the body works helps…
Most of us never think about the tiny muscles hidden deep inside our hips and pelvis. But sometimes, one of these muscles can cause surprising problems. One of the most important of these deep muscles is called the obturator internus…
While many people associate hip pain with joint-related issues such as osteoarthritis, labral tears, or bursitis, a lesser-known but highly significant cause of hip pain comes from the obturator internus (OI) muscle. This muscle, located deep within the pelvis, plays…
The spiral line is a line of connective tissue that runs from the arch of our feet to the base ofour skull. In the front body, this fascial line travels up and crosses from our left hip to our right…
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,…
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 stuck around for months or years. We spend a lot…
Recently I had a conversation with a client who arrived frustrated to his session because we tried something new at his previous session. His pain had flared up. His whole reason for coming to therapy (and this is the most…
When we look at bladder urgency and frequency, it is often assumed that the bladder is overactive or that the pelvic floor is too weak. However, research does not support either of these assumptions. When we are assessing our patients…
The psoas muscle gets a lot of press for being overactive or tight. Everyone wants to release their psoas. It seems to stalk my Instagram feed. So, what does the psoas really do and is it truly tight on everyone? …
Your Nervous System, the body's alarm system The human body contains over 400 nerves. 45 miles of nerves travel and connect all body parts like a highway. These nerves have electrical activity traveling through them. The electrical activity goes up…
