Pelvic Health Blog

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Can you Run with a Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Jul 07, 2023

"If you have a prolapse then you shouldn't run". You have probably heard it before. Maybe even from your doctor, but it is not necessarily true. Depending on the severity of your prolapse, yes, focusing on prolapse management while taking on more low impact activities may be necessary for a short...

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June is Prolapse Awareness Month Jun 19, 2023

June is Prolapse Awareness Month! Many of you may be asking, what is a pelvic organ prolapse?

A pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when one or more pelvic organs descend from their normal position. The organ(s) may remain inside the body or protrude externally through the vaginal opening or...

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Coccydynia: A Real Pain in The Butt Jun 02, 2023

The coccyx, also known as the tailbone, has many important functions. The tailbone is a small triangular shaped bone comprised of coccygeal vertebrae. The base of the coccyx articulates with the sacrum. It also acts as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments of the pelvic floor. The...

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Breaking the Stigma: Vaginismus in the Media May 01, 2023

Vaginismus is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet it's rarely talked about in public. It's a condition that can cause significant physical and emotional distress, leading to a decrease in sexual function and intimacy. Recently, Meghan Trainor made headlines when she opened...

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Are You Looking for ABSolutely Great Results for Your Belly Pooch? Mar 23, 2023

Are you struggling with diastasis recti or a “belly pooch” that just won’t go away?

You’ve tried it all. You’ve done a hundred crunches per day. You’ve done every plank variation imaginable. You’ve hit the gym consistently. Yet…you’re...

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Pelvic Floor Therapy is an INTEGRAL part of Endometriosis Care Mar 20, 2023

Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis? 

Have you had pelvic floor therapy?  If not, you may be missing out on significant improvement in both pain and function. 

systematic review from 2022 found significant clinical improvements in pain intensity and physical...

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Endo Explained Mar 06, 2023

 

Endometriosis is a painful condition that can affect all genders, though, it is commonly seen in individuals with a uterus. Endometriosis can cause a range of symptoms, including, painful menstrual cycles, pain during sexual intercourse, digestive issues and chronic pelvic pain. In...

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The Lowdown On Low Libido Feb 07, 2023

Nothing kills your sex drive more than stress, but we know that there are several other factors that can contribute to decreased libido in women. 


1. Hormonal changes: Hormonal imbalances, such as those that occur after childbirth or during menopause, can negatively impact a woman's sex...

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How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help with Infertility? Feb 01, 2023

Depending on your needs, a single IVF cycle can cost somewhere between $15,000 and $30,000.

Approximately 10% of women in the United States aged 15-44 years have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, which is considered infertility. This equates to approximately 6.1 million...

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Why Do Moms Often Have Back Pain? 😪 Jan 16, 2023

Did you know that updated studies show that 85-90% of individuals with low back pain have a pelvic floor related dysfunction? 

It is very well known that moms typically experience back pain during pregnancy and postpartum. We want to emphasize that women should not endure pain...

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Does Sex Hurt? Tips and Tricks to Reduce Discomfort Jan 09, 2023

Sex shouldn't be painful, unless you want it to be. But, in this blog, we are talking about sex that should be painless, but isn't. If you do experience painful intercourse, you are not alone. Many believe it is normal and that the act of sexual intercourse is inherently painful....

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C-Section Considerations Jan 03, 2023

A c-section is a major abdominal surgery. And although they are fairly common (approximately 30% of babies are born via cesarean section in the United States), they need to be treated and rehabilitated as a major surgery.  

If you sprained your ankle, you'd see a physical...

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