What studies say about returning to running as postpartum exercise Most of the therapists in our office are moms, and we intimately understand wanting to get back to exercise after delivery. Caution should be taken when returning to running postpartum – we see this clinically and research also shows postpartum movement strategy changes that can […]
There really is an app for everything… even pelvic floor exercises! And research proves supervised pelvic floor home exercise programs can reduce treatment time and result in significant improvement over in-office therapy alone. So why don’t all my patients have pelvic floor apps? Especially at the beginning of treatment, those exercises can be difficult enough […]
Endometriosis Affects 1 in 10 Women of Reproductive Age And yet the delay in diagnosis hovers around 8.5 years (Barbieri, 2017; Ballard, 2006), meaning that, on average a woman will experience 8.6 years of symptoms and disease progression before they are diagnosed with the disease. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue […]
“The cure is worse than the disease.” We’ve all heard the cautionary proverb; but to someone desperate for a cure, it’s all too easy to ignore. Sadly, that’s been the outcome of too many vaginal mesh surgery cases. It’s a popular treatment for stress urinary incontinence, among other conditions; but many of these patients have […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! In recognition, this blog will talk about Menopause and how it can affect your genitals and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause marks the end of the regular menstrual cycle and the transition to life beyond the reproductive period. Babies born with female anatomy have a set number of […]
Pudendal Neuralgia (PN) is a condition that can cause chronic pain or numbness along the course of the pudendal nerve, which is the nerve that innervates the pelvic floor. What is the pudendal nerve and what does it do? The pudendal nerve, like other peripheral nerves in your body, is how your brain “connects” with […]
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is a condition that is poorly understood. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder is a rare disorder most commonly seen in those with female anatomy and is characterized persistent sensations of genital arousal in the absence of sexual desire or stimulation. These sensations typically stay after orgasm and are intrusive, unwanted, and […]
Laxity in Pregnancy is what may be causing you those aches and pains The Role of the Relaxin Hormone As discussed previously on the blog, pregnant people undergo some major changes in their bodies, including producing different hormones that play various roles during pregnancy. One hormone that affects the musculoskeletal system in a pregnant person’s […]
On July 30th, the House approved to DOUBLE funding for Endometriosis. This is a HUGE win for the 1 in 10 women across the US that suffer from this hidden disease. Endometriosis can lead to missed days from work and school, chronic pelvic pain, infertility and many other chronic overlapping pain conditions. The efforts were […]
What did you discuss with your healthcare provider at your last OB-Gyn appointment? Hard truth – there’s a good chance your answer depends on your skin color. The disturbing statistics about increased COVID risks for people of color shed much needed light on systemic injustice in our healthcare system; but you may not realize the […]
