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 […]
The Relationship Between Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia Is the hormonal birth control mini pill better than the regular pill? If you have been following along, this is the third part of our hormonal birth control and vulvodynia series. First, we covered how combination methods of birth control (containing synthetic forms of both estrogen and progesterone) […]
More On How to Help Lipedema and Lymphedema In our previous article, we went over the definitions of Lipedema and Lymphedema and just barely scratched the surface on treatment options. This article will go into more details on the different treatment options we offer at Femina Physical Therapy to help support our patients with these diagnoses. […]
Learn How To Help Lipedema This article covers the differences between Lipedema and Lymphedema and what treatment looks like for them. Few conditions are as prevalent and underdiagnosed as lipedema. Lipedema is the symmetrical buildup of painful subcutaneous adipose tissue (fat) and fluid in the limbs. Adipose tissue accumulates primarily in the thighs, buttocks, legs, […]
What is symphysis pubis dysfunction (Lightning Crotch)? Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), also known as pubic symphysis dysfunction, anterior pelvic girdle pain, or lightning crotch, is a common musculoskeletal condition that is experienced by pregnant women and can vary from minor discomfort to severely debilitating pain. It is typically characterized by discomfort in the front pelvic […]
Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia – Part 2: Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUD) This article takes a looks at intrauterine devices (IUDs) and it’s potential effect on vulvodynia, or vulvar pain. Intrauterine devices, also called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), have become more and more popular as a birth control method in the United States due to high efficacy, […]
