Bloating and Abdominal Distension Often Benefit Greatly from Multidisciplinary Treatment Bloating, abdominal distension, loose stools, constipation, abdominal or pelvic pain, fatigue, brain fog, weakness, nutritional deficiencies… These symptoms may be caused by a variety of gastrointestinal or pelvic conditions. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, this article is a good place to start when […]
Learn These Simple Exercises For Pregnancy Related Carpal Tunnel Relief During pregnancy, swelling is a common occurrence. Swelling of the legs, feet, and ankles is common, but also the wrists and hands! Over time, this can cause compression, inflammation, and irritation of the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel of the wrist (which is […]
What to Know if You’re Experiencing Lower Abdominal Pain with Orgasm Read on for Common Causes and Solutions Pain with orgasm or climax is called dysorgasmia, and it can be caused by physical, emotional and/ or psychological factors. Typically dysorgasmia is felt as pain with climax in or around the lower abdomen or clitoris, but […]
What do Breastfeeding women need and want? Let’s take a closer look. You’ve had your bundle of joy and you’re working out the kinks of having a new baby in your life and feeding them the best you can. From breastfeeding to return to exercise, there are many challenges that new moms must navigate. There […]
What is Edema, and what causes swelling during pregnancy? During pregnancy, extra water and salt retention is one of the most common complaints and symptoms that occur during pregnancy– this is called edema. Edema happens as a result of a few different changes that occur in pregnancy: the growth of the baby as they put […]
We Take a Look at Combined Methods of Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia In this three part series, we will explore the effects of hormonal contraceptive methods and their relationship with vulvodynia. What is Hormonal Birth Control? Hormonal birth control methods, such as birth control pills, patches, injections, rings and hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), work by […]
Are You Suffering From Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions? We Can Help! Part 1: Endometriosis and Vulvodynia Chronic pelvic pain, sometimes abbreviated to “CPP”, is defined as “pain in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and severe enough to cause functional limitations” by a recent literature review of chronic pelvic […]
Discover the Ways Urinary Incontinence and Weight Are Linked Today, let’s delve into the intricacies of bladder leakage, commonly known as urinary incontinence (UI) Balancing health and weight involves various factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, making it a complex aspect of well-being. As a pivotal metric for assessing health, weight is not only a symptom […]
Did You Know That Proper Footwear Can Improve Your Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health? How Do My Feet Impact My Pelvic Floor When I Run? If you are a runner, you tend to look for ways to improve your running. If you’re thinking about starting up or returning to running, it can feel intimidating […]
Dr. Debbie Dy, PT, DPT Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Once the exciting news of a new pregnancy is shared, it is common to get flooded with misinformation and “advice” from concerned family members regarding the safety of exercise during their pregnancy. Historically, it is common for people to be told to “take it […]
