The pelvic floor is a crucial yet often overlooked part of our anatomy. It is a group of muscles akin to a hammock, starting from the pubic bone to the tailbone, which help to support our pelvic organs and contribute to overall core strength and stability. These muscles also act to control the opening and […]
Negotiating Physical Activity for Perinatal Mental Health Exercise is commonly prescribed as one method to help improve one’s mental health (Ekkekakis 2013, Hu et al 2020, Heissel et al., 2023, Stubbs et al 2018, Vella et al 2023). However, a major barrier to begin an exercise routine can often be lack of motivation and fatigue, […]
Sexuality Changes Postpartum Are Common Sexual Function After Childbirth Can Be Restored With These Tips In my last blog post, we explored the barriers many women face during the postpartum period regarding return to their sexual lives. Several physical, emotional, and relational components can delay the return to sexual activity, and the enjoyment of it […]
Why Sexual Function After Childbirth Can Be a Challenge Disclaimer: This blog post is based on research performed on cis-gendered women Many women are told at their 6 week postpartum follow-up, that they are cleared for sexual intercourse, however, most women do not return to sexual intercourse at this time frame, for several reasons1,2. If […]
What are the “deep core muscles”? The “deep core” is a muscle group that acts to stabilize your spine. This muscle group consists of the diaphragm, the pelvic floor muscles, the transverse abdominis and the multifidi muscles. When properly engaged, your intra-abdominal pressure increases and improves stability in the core. Due to the connection to […]
As the popularity of medications like semiglutides rises for weight management, many people may unknowingly exacerbate underlying conditions such as gastroparesis, making it essential to explore the interconnectedness of digestive health and pelvic function. Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying. This condition occurs when the muscles in the stomach are […]
Learn All About the Benefits of Yoga for Chronic Pelvic Pain Chronic pelvic pain is a common debilitating condition that greatly impacts a person’s health and quality of life. Often, the origin of the pain can have one or several causes including: endometriosis, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, fibroids, […]
Does my pelvic girdle pain have anything to do with my mood and sexuality? Many of our patients experience sexual dysfunction and anxiety, depression and chronic pain. These conditions are known to coexist, and we unpack each component of pain, mood and one’s behaviors, desires and attitudes related to sex and physical intimacy. Pelvic girdle […]
In this article we’ll discuss how to assess if you may have a weak pelvic floor, what symptoms are and basic orientation to the pelvic floor. What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a very important group of muscles that live in the bottom of the pelvis. Both men and women have a […]
Don’t Let Paradoxical Diarrhea Ruin Your Day Have you ever experienced a peculiar mix of constipation and diarrhea at the same time? This unusual phenomenon, known as paradoxical diarrhea or overflow diarrhea, can be both confusing and uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know about this condition: What is Paradoxical Diarrhea? Paradoxical diarrhea occurs when […]
