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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...
You Don’t Have to Live with Constipation
Constipation is a common and often uncomfortable condition that affects people of all ages. It's characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements. In some cases, it can lead to a range of other issues - bloating, abdominal pain and/or bladder dysfunction. What...
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...
Navigating Constipation During Passover: Tips for a Smooth Holiday
Constipation, characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool, can occur due to various factors, including dietary changes, dehydration, reduced physical activity, and stress. During Passover, the traditional prohibition of chametz (leavened...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Endometriosis Symptoms
1 in 10 people with female anatomy suffer from endometriosis Physical therapy can help manage some of the symptoms of the disease. Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating gynecological disease caused by endometrial tissue located outside of the...
Proper Posture is Important When Baby-Wearing and Baby-Feeding
Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion. But it can also be physically demanding, especially for mothers. Baby-wearing and feeding are two essential activities that can put a strain on your body if not done with proper posture. These tips will help...
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...
Are you Experiencing Burning or Stinging in your Vulvar Area? Vulvodynia May be the Cause
Vulvodynia is a condition characterized by persistent pain in the vulvar region without an apparent cause. Often described as a burning, stinging, or raw sensation in the vulvar area, the pain may be constant or intermittent, and it can make everyday activities like...
Who knew there were so many causes of constipation?
Nerves and muscles hold in our bowels until it is time to have a bowel movement. The pelvic floor muscles and the anal sphincters must relax. And simultaneously, the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles must generate pressure to push out stool and have a normal bowel...
Pelvic Pain & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Blog Articles
The Use of Biofeedback in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
What is diastasis recti? Do I have it? We hear these questions day in and day out in our practice. Diastasis recti is the stretching of abdominal muscles and the connective tissue along your belly, due to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Diastasis recti is...
Debunking Myths about Diastasis Recti and When Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
What is diastasis recti? Do I have it? We hear these questions day in and day out in our practice. Diastasis recti is the stretching of abdominal muscles and the connective tissue along your belly, due to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Diastasis recti is...
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