Endometriosis occurs when tissue from the lining of the uterus, known as endometrial tissue, is outside of the uterus. This can lead to pain and irregular periods and pelvic pain. Other symptoms that can occur may include pain with bowel…
You’ve had a baby. Maybe had surgery. Or just a long hiatus from exercise. And now you feel ready to get back out there and return to running. But maybe it didn’t go as planned. Maybe you leaked while you…
Leaking while exercising? You are not alone. More than 40% of elite female athletes leak with their sports. Imagine how high that number is in the regular population; Women who are exercising, going for a jog, taking classes, weight training,…
I have been getting quite a bit of questions lately regarding prolapse and whether physical therapy can help. And or course the answer is not a simple yes or no. So I thought this would be a good topic for…
It’s officially the holiday season in Kansas City! There are trees to be decorated, presents to be wrapped, and Christmas treats to eat! While the holiday season is full of fun, wrapping presents with poor posture can be a pain!…
As we continue to discuss bladder health, we need to look at the role of diabetes in bladder health. November is Diabetes Awareness month, as well as bladder health month. I wanted to share some interesting information about how diabetes…
If you are someone suffering from bladder irritation, frequency, urgency, or pain leading up to, during or after urination…read on for tips to settle down your bladder, give it a little TLC, and get control of these symptoms. Lets dig…
Painful bladder syndrome is a spectrum of diseases that includes interstitial cystitis (IC) that can cause bladder pain and/or pressure, urinary frequency and urgency that can feel like an infection. Sometimes, people with IC will also have IBS, fibromyalgia, migraines,…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine system disorder. PCOS presents with increased insulin and testosterone production. It is also associated with chronic, low-grade inflammation. Many women with PCOS will also have acne, obesity, fatigue, and insulin resistant diabetes. What…
