What is IC or Interstitial cystitis? IC is also known as bladder pain syndrome or painful bladder syndrome and is a debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients living with it. Many patients with IC have other overlapping pain conditions such as Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse). 88% of patients with IC had […]
Mental Health and Sexual Pain: Sexual Dysfunction is Not “In Your Head”. We have seen that experiencing sexual pain CAN affect your mental health, and pre-existing mental health conditions can amplify sexual dysfunction. This article will review the research related to these, but in reading, know that we believe your pain is real and should […]
You may have heard that chronic stress takes a toll on your body. But did you know how chronic stress affects your sex life? What is chronic stress? Chronic psychosocial stress is defined as either a major life event that takes place over a long period of time (ie. death of a family member) or […]
Are you ready for the big day? Have you thought about how you will prep for your upcoming delivery? In this article, we’ll review some techniques that may be appropriate, but recommend you consult with your childbirth healthcare professional to confirm if these are right for you. Deep breathing/Pelvic Floor lengthening Purpose: To lengthen pelvic […]
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month. At Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy, we take pride in understanding and applying how your whole body affects your pelvic health. In this article, we explore the links between grip strength and urinary incontinence. A study conducted at the Jeju National University measured grip strength in patients and found […]
Is There Really a Connection Between TMJ Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain? We all know the kids song the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone. What if there was a connection from your jaw to the pelvic floor? SPOILER ALERT: Read on for how they are, in fact, connected. What is TMJ? TMJ stands for […]
The medical community has a new acronym for painful sex – GPPD New data on self-compassion and emotion regulation that many women who suffer from it may never have considered. First, let’s take a look at that new name – genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPD). That’s a medical mouthful, I know; but it’s actually a helpful […]
First some facts about pelvic floor dysfunction: Nearly one in two women experience painful sex. One in three women suffers from urinary incontinence. 40% of all women and 50% of childbearing women have pelvic organ prolapse. Because I’m a fan of scientific data, this isn’t the first time you’ve seen the truth by the numbers […]
Are You Wondering “Can A Vaginal Birth Ruin Your Sex Life?” Medically, the answer is a resounding ‘no’… but postpartum sex is still an understandable concern for most pregnant women, especially in a digital age where whispered rumors have given way to detailed stories of difficult birth experiences splashed across social media pages. In the […]
Are There Non-Surgical Treatments for Pelvic Organ Prolapse? That constant heavy feeling in your pelvic area. That embarrassing urine leakage. That bulge ‘down there’. It took a while, but you found the courage to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. (Good for you!) Now you know your condition has a name – pelvic organ […]
