Hip Pain Vs. Pelvic Pain
As a specialist in the pelvic floor, I see pain that resides anywhere from the lower ribs to the knees. We see a lot of patients who develop persistent hip pain, see several physicians, and are referred to a physical…
6 Things I Wish I Had Known After Having a Baby – Rockhurst PT Student Blog Post
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned one, reading up on what to do with your newborn isn’t the only thing that’s important. It is also important to understand what changes are happening to your body after baby and…
Would You Benefit From Seeing a Pelvic Pain PT?
Physical Therapists Can Specialize in “Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?” Wait, What is the Pelvic Floor? Pelvic floor rehabilitation is becoming increasingly popular, supported by research and proven to be effective in the clinic. Most people believe physical therapists (PTs) only…
Pelvic Pain – Foundational Concepts Specialty Physical Therapy
Pain is no doubt part of the human experience. We have all stubbed a toe or fallen and scraped a knee. That type of pain makes sense. It hurts. You may rub it, look at it, and after a day…
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Chronic pelvic pain in men is often a challenging population for diagnosis and treatment in the medical community. A majority of the men that I treat come in with a diagnosis of chronic prostatitis. However, infection of the prostate and…
Chronic Pelvic Pain: De-Mystifying Referred Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain is a challenge for health care providers of all specialties. The symptoms experienced by patients with pelvic pain vary drastically between individuals. This variety makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Chronic Pelvic Pain is a costly disorder that…
Prostatitis: Not All Types Are the Same
Prostatitis is the number one reason men under the age of 50 visit a urologist. One-third of men during their lifetime will experience symptoms of prostatitis. It is a common diagnosis men receive if they have pain “down there” or…
What is Pudendal Neuralgia?
Neuralgia is just a fancy medical word for pain along the nerve distribution or path. Pudendal Neuralgia has to do with the Pudendal Nerve, the nerve that supplies the genital area in men and women. The Pudendal Nerve supplies sensory…
Chronic Pelvic Pain and Stress
It seems that we are all stressed these days—over busy with work, kids, home management, the world’s ills. Our bodies and brains are changed by the constant barrage of stressful stimuli and can cause a cycle that is difficult to…
