Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Dry Needling: A Powerful Path to Relief
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of people worldwide and can result in a range of symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. These issues are often linked to tightness or imbalances in the pelvic floor muscles. One treatment that is very effective in addressing pelvic floor dysfunction is dry needling, a […]
Understanding Vaginismus and Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Vaginismus and vulvodynia are two conditions that significantly impact a woman’s sexual health and overall well-being. These conditions can lead to pain, discomfort, and emotional distress, affecting both physical and mental health. We will explore the definitions, causes, symptoms, and treatment options for both vaginismus and vulvodynia, focusing on their role in pain during sex, […]
Pelvic Pain in teens and young women: is hymenectomy the answer?
The hymen is a thin tissue that lines and sometimes covers the vaginal opening in females. This tissue varies in thickness, shape and elasticity between women. Having an opening in the hymen is critical for the menstrual flow. An imperforate hymen is the term used to describe the vaginal opening being covered by the hymen. […]
Pelvic Floor Muscle Over-activity what it means, and what to do about it.
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, you might experience symptoms such as: If you go see a doctor for these concerns, […]
More on Menopause: Let’s talk about Sex
A recent flood of patients with the same complaint: “I went through menopause 3 or 4 years ago, and since then sex is so painful we cannot do it at all. I have always enjoyed sex and have never had any pain with it before menopause.” Let’s talk about sex so we can have more […]
Unraveling Persistent Pain: Understanding the Brain’s role
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 or down depending on many factors. Factors that affect our nerves are: stress, movement, nutrition […]