Year: 2026

Pelvic Pain and Trauma: How PT Can Help

Pelvic Pain and Trauma: How PT Can Help

Pelvic pain affects millions of people worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. For those who have experienced trauma, whether physical, emotional, or postpartum, the pain can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, pelvic floor therapy offers a path to relief, healing, and restored quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore how pelvic floor exercises […]

GLP-1 Medications and Bloating: Why You Feel Distended (and What Actually Helps)

GLP-1 Medications and Bloating: Why You Feel Distended (and What Actually Helps)

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly common for weight management and metabolic health. While many people see positive results, a frequent complaint is persistent bloating or abdominal distension. Patients often describe a feeling of pressure, tightness, or a visibly distended abdomen when they have not eaten much. Even if you’re not […]

ME/CFS in Women: Why Fatigue, Pain, and Exercise Intolerance Require a Different Physical Therapy Approach

ME/CFS in Women: Why Fatigue, Pain, and Exercise Intolerance Require a Different Physical Therapy Approach

Women’s Orthopedic & Pelvic Physical Therapy | Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills & Pasadena, California Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) disproportionately affects women and is frequently misunderstood — especially when symptoms include fatigue, pelvic pain, dizziness, or exercise intolerance. A defining feature of ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise (PEM), meaning symptoms worsen after physical, cognitive, or emotional […]