Pelvic Pain
Did you know that May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month? Pelvic pain can be described as pain along the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum (the area between the rectum and the scrotum or vagina). According... Continue Reading
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Ways to Manage It
Anatomy In order to understand what pelvic organ prolapse is, we must first understand female pelvic anatomy. At the front (anterior) of the pelvis, there is the bladder and urethra, in the middle there is... Continue Reading
Managing Constipation Over The Holidays – Tips From a Pelvic Floor PT
The holiday season can be a time for family, celebrations, and good food. It can also be a time for constipation. Between travel, big meals, and a change in routine, your gastrointestinal system can get... Continue Reading
Pain with Sex or Tampons? How Pelvic Floor Therapy May Help You and Five Exercises You Can Try Today
Do you have problems inserting a tampon? Do you dread going to the gynecologist because you can’t tolerate the speculum? Do you avoid penetrative sex because it hurts too much? Pain with penetration can be... Continue Reading
Pelvic Floor Therapy: What to expect on your first visit and follow up visits
Examination: As with orthopaedic physical therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation starts with examination to understand what different factors may be contributing to your dysfunction. An intial pelvic floor therapy exam will typically involve the following elements:-A thorough... Continue Reading
The Functions of the Pelvic Floor
So you were recently diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction, but what does that mean? Let’s talk about what the pelvic floor is, what it does, and what happens when it is not working correctly. What... Continue Reading
Four Positions to Help Prepare Your Pelvic Floor For Birth
There are so many things to think about when preparing for childbirth, but let’s not forget about the pelvic floor! These muscles are essential in birthing a baby, but not in the way you might... Continue Reading
The pelvic floor is part of your core!
The diaphragm is one of the main muscles we use to breathe. But did you know that it is also a major pressure regulator in the body? It is involved in every movement we do: from sitting in a... Continue Reading
The “Just in Case” Pee
Are you the type of person who routinely goes to the bathroom before you leave your house, even if you don’t really have a full bladder? Do you encourage your kids to pee before getting... Continue Reading