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Reduce Anxiety, Accidents and Bed-wetting: Understand Your Child’s Bowel and Bladder Function
You may notice that most pelvic-floor talk is from, or about, pregnant women. But did you know that men, women and children have a pelvic floor? And that pelvic floor muscles impact bowel and urination control?Until 18 months of age, a child’s pelvic floor is...
Periods, Explained.
Do you know the intricacies and phases of your period? And more importantly do you know how to best support your body during each phase of your monthly cycle? Your monthly cycle consists of four phases:Menstrual phaseFollicular phaseOvulationLuteal...
Suffering from abdominal pain and thinking it’s caused by dairy foods? Muscular issues and/or your diet may be the cause.
People with gastrointestinal issues often blame their problem on dairy products. It’s true that many people lose the ability to tolerate lactose as they age. In addition, dairy is known to cause inflammation in some people. Gastrointestinal upset can increase muscle...
What is Lymphedema and can my symptoms improve with lymph therapy? The answer is YES!
What is Lymphedema?Lymphedema is a swelling of protein rich fluid. It can occur as the result of:Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) caused by valves in veins that don't open and close properly, causing blood to pool and putting increased pressure on the walls of the...
Painful Sex – You’re Not Alone
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, three out of four women experience painful sex at some point during their lifetime. While this is a common problem, it certainly should not be normalized. It is a problem that can be eliminated with...
Experiencing Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?
At Solstice Physiotherapy we successfully treat men suffering from erection issues and erectile dysfunction. Although most common in the older, male population, erection issues and dysfunction also occur in the twenty to thirty year old population. Issues vary by...
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic health is an essential, but often overlooked, part of wellness. One of the most common conditions and least talked about is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) — a condition that can impact daily life, confidence and overall...
Infertility, IVF, and the Role of Pelvic Floor PT
Infertility affects millions of individuals and couples, yet it’s still a topic that most people don't feel comfortable talking about. This month, we’re opening up the conversation—what it means to face fertility challenges, what treatments are available, and how...
Persons with Female Anatomy Can Choose Between Several Hormonal Birth Control Options
There are many reasons why a person would want, or need to, use hormonal birth control. Hormonal options include: birth control pills hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) patches rings arm implant (Nexplanon) Some of the reasons to use birth control may be...
Pelvic Pain & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Blog Articles
Eight Factors That Can Negatively Impact Your Pelvic Floor
The group of muscles and tissues that support your bladder, uterus, bowels, and help maintain continence is called the Pelvic Floor. A strong, healthy pelvic floor is essential for overall health and well-being. Let’s explore several things that can adversely affect...
Pelvic Wellness – Tools for Health and Pleasure
Pelvic Wellness - Tools for Health and Pleasure Pelvic wellness is an essential part of overall health. Taking care of your pelvic floor has far-reaching benefits, not just for sexual health but for overall comfort, healing, and emotional well-being. Let’s dive into...
Pelvic Health Tips for Holiday Travel
Happy Holidays from Solstice PT! This month we will be talking about tips and tricks to keeping your pelvic floor happy and healthy throughout this hectic yet fun time. There are a lot of changes in our schedule that happen around the holidays - this includes...
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… As election day approaches, many of us feel the rising tide of stress and uncertainty. Political tensions, endless news cycles and social debates can take a toll on mental...
Movement to Manage Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can significantly impact one's quality of life. Thankfully, there are holistic approaches to manage and alleviate discomfort. Among holistic approaches, yoga and Pilates stand out as effective methods that not only target pelvic pain but also promote...
Can Acupuncture Help Reduce Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Acupuncture is an excellent therapeutic modality to use in conjunction with physical therapy Guest blogger, Mindy Pickard * Acupuncture is an excellent therapeutic modality to use in conjunction with physical therapy. Both women and men can benefit from having an...
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