Posts in Pelvic Pain
Menopause - Navigating Change with Support and Care
Menopause - Navigating Change with Support and Care

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life - the end of her reproductive years. This natural process, typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It brings a variety of physical and emotional changes. While some women navigate menopause with minimal discomfort, others may experience a range of symptoms that impact quality of life. One often-overlooked area is pelvic health. Pelvic physical therapy (PT) offers a targeted approach to manage these changes and maintain pelvic health. Let’s explore the connection between menopause and pelvic PT, and how it can be beneficial during this transition.

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Menopause, Pelvic Floor Muscle, Pelvic PainErica Michitsch
Feeling Stressed About the Upcoming Election? Your Pelvic Floor May Be Feeling It Too…
Feeling Stressed About the Upcoming Election? Your Pelvic Floor May Be Feeling It Too…

At Solstice Physiotherapy, we believe that supporting pelvic health is essential during stressful times. In this article, we’ll explore how election stress can cause pelvic floor tension, and share actionable ways to reduce it. Our bodies have a fascinating way of reacting to stress. The “fight or flight” response, triggered by stress, often causes causes muscle tension throughout the body.

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Pelvic Floor Muscle, Pelvic Pain, SexErica Michitsch
How can I Recover from Diastasis Rectus Abdominis?
How can I Recover from Diastasis Rectus Abdominis?

Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) can occur in individuals of any age or gender. However, it is most often a condition associated with pregnancy.

 

It involves the separation of the linea alba - the connective tissue that lies between the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscle - commonly known as the "six-pack" muscle. This separation can result from changes in core function or pressure management within the abdominal region. Symptoms may include back pain, an overactive pelvic floor, and tight glutes and hips. The extent and duration of the condition varies from person to person.

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Pelvic Floor Muscle, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy + PostpartumYvonne Sciascia
Pregnancy and Round Ligament Pain: Tips and Tricks to Help
Pregnancy and Round Ligament Pain: Tips and Tricks to Help

During pregnancy you may experience pain in the pubic and groin areas. Why does this occur? The round ligament is attached to your pelvic bone and your uterus organ. There are two round ligaments and they can pull from either side.  The ligaments expand as the uterus and baby grows. The act of expanding can cause pain, and also pull on the pubic bones or make the bones shear against each other from this pulling mechanism. This pain makes it difficult for pregnant people to walk and move around in your daily life.

Here we give you several ways to eliminate the pain.

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Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy + PostpartumErica Michitsch
What is Hard-flaccid Syndrome and How can Physical Therapy Help
What is Hard-flaccid Syndrome and How can Physical Therapy Help
Pelvic Pain, Men's HealthErica Michitschpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, gut health, constipation, squattypotty, bowel, bowelhealth, erectile dysfunction, masturbation, pelvicfloor, menshealth, painful sex, dairy, abdominal pain, IBS, bloatingg, bloating, lactose, muscle pain, tension, bowel functionm, bowel function, menstrual cycle, menstrual health, womens health, periods, ovulation, menstrual phase, follicular phase, luteal phase, Lichen Planus, Lichens Sclerosis, Eczema, vulvar itching, vulvar burning, yeast, yeast infection, hfs, hard-flaccid, solstice PT
Vulva Itching and Burning May be More than a Yeast Infection
Vulva Itching and Burning May be More than a Yeast Infection
Pelvic PainLexi Burtmanpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, gut health, constipation, squattypotty, bowel, bowelhealth, erectile dysfunction, masturbation, pelvicfloor, menshealth, painful sex, dairy, abdominal pain, IBS, bloatingg, bloating, lactose, muscle pain, tension, bowel functionm, bowel function, menstrual cycle, menstrual health, womens health, periods, ovulation, menstrual phase, follicular phase, luteal phase, Lichen Planus, Lichens Sclerosis, Eczema, vulvar itching, vulvar burning, yeast, yeast infection, solstice PT
Have You Recently Had Surgery for Endometriosis?
Have You Recently Had Surgery for Endometriosis?
Pelvic PainEmma Codmanpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, gut health, constipation, squattypotty, bowel, bowelhealth, erectile dysfunction, masturbation, pelvicfloor, menshealth, painful sex, dairy, abdominal pain, IBS, bloatingg, bloating, lactose, muscle pain, tension, bowel functionm, bowel function, menstrual cycle, menstrual health, womens health, periods, ovulation, menstrual phase, follicular phase, luteal phase, solstice PT
Periods, Explained.
Periods, Explained.
Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Floor MuscleLexi Burtmanpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, gut health, constipation, squattypotty, bowel, bowelhealth, erectile dysfunction, masturbation, pelvicfloor, menshealth, painful sex, dairy, abdominal pain, IBS, bloatingg, bloating, lactose, muscle pain, tension, bowel functionm, bowel function, menstrual cycle, menstrual health, womens health, periods, ovulation, menstrual phase, follicular phase, luteal phase, solstice PT
Painful Sex – You’re Not Alone
Painful Sex – You’re Not Alone
Sex, Pelvic PainErica Michitschpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, gut health, constipation, squattypotty, bowel, bowelhealth, erectile dysfunction, masturbation, pelvicfloor, menshealth, painful sex, solstice PT
A Guide to Pelvic-Organ Prolapse: What is it? What are my Treatment Options?
A Guide to Pelvic-Organ Prolapse: What is it? What are my Treatment Options?
Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy + Postpartum, Pelvic Floor MuscleErica Michitschpelvic health, bladder health, uti, pelvic pain, pregnancy, post-partum, postpartum, prenatal, sexualhealth, womenshealth, motherhood, vaginal tear, hormones, sex, core, biofeedback, lube, lubricant, vaginalhealth, intimatehealth, pgad, chronicpain, labor, delivery, motherehood, pushing, childbirth, perineum, episiotomy, birthtrauma, forceps, solstice PT