Every person with a uterus will experience menopause during their lifetime. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term that describes the different genital, sexual, and urinary signs and symptoms that can occur during menopause. The symptoms of GSM can greatly affect quality of life, so it is important to be aware the signs so […]
Presents for your Pelvic Floor Give the gift of pelvic health this holiday season! Check out these pelvic floor friendly products we have for sale at the clinic. Give us a call or stop by our Montrose or Sherman Oaks locations to purchase some items.
“Girls’ Night Out” Showcased InControl Medical’s Fabulous Products Hosted by Femina PT at LA’s Big and Tiny Three expert speakers chatted and answered questions on female pelvic and sexual health. One of our major sponsors was InControl Medical, the creators of one of my favorite product lines for urinary, bowel and sexual dysfunction. They have […]
Simple Yoga Poses for Overcoming Foot Pain Everyone experiences sore feet at some point during our busy lives. Here are a few simple yoga poses that you can do almost anywhere to relieve the pain of sore feet during the busy holiday season – or anytime for that matter! Mountain Pose Become aware of your […]
Stressed from the holidays? Try some gentle yoga poses that can be done anywhere you have a little floor space for your yoga mat. —————— Cat/Cow Cat/Cow is a dynamic yoga movement that links breath with movement. It flows through two poses that warm up the spine, relax low back muscles, hip muscles, pelvic floor […]
The Holidays can be stressful! Fortunately, you can help the mind and body relax with these handy techniques. Deep Breathing Stress and chronic pain can lead to short and shallow breathing which adds tension to the diaphragm, abdomen, and pelvic floor. Encouraging the body to breathe deeply will unravel the tension inside the body, often […]
Happy Veteran’s Day! Today, we’d like to highlight an important women’s health issue for females serving in the military – a higher risk of developing both vaginal and urinary tract infections while deployed. Females in the Military According to the Defense Department, women now make up 20 percent of the Air Force, 19 percent of […]
Bladder Health Month and the Great American Smokeout – November 21st In honor of both, today we are going to cover how smoking affects bladder health Doctors have known for decades that smoking affects lung and heart health, greatly increasing risk of both lung cancer and heart disease. In recent research, they have been finding that smoking […]
November is Bladder Health Month, Which Means Preventing Urinary Incontinence! Urinary incontinence is very common, affecting up to 1 in 3 women. Despite some common beliefs, leaking urine is not a normal part of aging and can be treated, especially with the help of a pelvic floor therapist. Today we’ll cover some common contributing factors […]
Sitting hunched over a desk and computer for hours will lead to a stiff neck and shoulders, a sore lower back and tight hips. Throw in some office yoga to help refresh the body and mind, try these stretches at least 1x every 2 hours during your work day.
