Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pain, urinary urgency, and frequent urination. While the exact cause of IC is still not fully understood, it significantly impacts the quality of life…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by hypermobility, leading to joint hypermobility, joint dislocations, and increased risk of injuries. Managing EDS involves a multidisciplinary approach, including physical therapy, which can be especially important when considering…
Our Nervous system is an amazing network that generally keeps us in a balanced place. When you are in balance, your sense of touch, movement, temperature and general feeling of being safe and sound are normal. An example of this…
Urinary incontinence or the leaking of pee can be caused by various factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or different medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. While this is a common condition, especially in women, it is not normal. …
Do you leak urine with exercise? Many women limit their exercise due to leaking with running and jumping. They think that they need to do more "kegels" to strengthen their muscles more. They hold their pelvic floor muscles tight, in…
When you look at how to manage prolapse, one of the first things that you may hear from your doctor or find on the internet is surgery. But what if I told you that doesn’t need to be the first…
Chronic constipation and frequent straining to have a bowel movement is a common complaint that goes hand in hand with pelvic organ prolapse. The constant straining and poor bowel habits can contribute to a prolapse. And a prolapse can cause…
Increased intra-abdominal pressure is a large contributor to pelvic organ prolapse and to worsening symptoms. When you see a pelvic floor physical therapist for pelvic organ prolapse, one of the first things we will look at is how well you…
Pelvic organ prolapse is where the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and fascial tissues are not able to provide the support to your pelvic organs. These pelvic organs include your bladder, uterus, and rectum. The pelvic floor muscles act like a…
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…
