Pain: Part 3 Lifestyle
Overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can continue the vicious cycle of pain. Our body feels threatened and our brain continues in the fight or flight protection. This can cause long-term health concerns beyond the pain that you are experiencing. Longterm increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system can contribute to increased heart rates, high […]
Just a few simple tips to keep your gut healthy!
No one likes to talk about poop, but it is really important for overall health and wellness!!Diet and daily habits can help you predict when your bowels will move on a regular basis. The consistency and quantity of the stool is usually more important than the frequency. The goal is to have a regular bowel […]
Bless You!
Many women struggle with leaking urine with sneezing, coughing, laughing etc.… Often this occurs after we have had babies, but it can happen if you haven’t had children too. By design, our pelvis has a vagina, leaving a structural weakness. This weakness is a tradeoff to allow for some pretty important functions…sex and delivering our […]
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 break. It is important to understand how stress affects our lives and also how it […]
Is Incontinence Affecting Your Workout?
I met a woman this weekend at an event. Upon finding out what I do for a living, she shared with me that she has had to completely stop exercise due to very large amounts of bladder leaking. I told her that is not normal, not healthy and that seeing a pelvic physical therapist would […]
Do You Suffer From Incontinence During Workouts?
If you pee your pants when you work out, you aren’t alone. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed by exercise-induced incontinence- it happens to many people. However, there is no need to glorify the act of peeing during a workout. Peeing your pants during exercise more than your neighbor does not make you tougher or stronger. […]