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  1. Does sex give you a backache?

    Does Sex Give You a Backache? When to Choose Missionary Position or Doggy Style to Avoid Back Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/does-sex-give-you-a-backache-when-to-choose-missionary-position-or-doggy-style-to-avoid-back-pain

    and patients' expectations. Clin Rheumatol. 32(10):1487-92 Volpe, K. (2015). Improving the Sex Lives of Patients With Chronic Pain. Practical Pain Management....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash

    Manage Stress, Mitigate Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/manage-stress-mitigate-pain

    Chronic pain doesn’t just happen to the body. It effects our thoughts and our feelings. When pain persists beyond the body's normal healing range, 12-20 weeks (let alone over 6 months or even 6 years) it can make us worried and upset. That worry and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mary P. Shriver, CMT
    • Category: Blog
  3. Meet Heather Jeffcoat

    Meet Heather Jeffcoat, DPThttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-heather-jeffcoat

    or other orthopedic dysfunction that she concurrently treats. She knows that not addressing all of their overlapping chronic pain conditions could be driving their pain further away from a solution unless the bigger picture is addressed. Heather...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: About Us
  4. how chronic stress affects your sex life

    How Chronic Stress Affects Your Sex Life and How To Address Ithttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-chronic-stress-affects-your-sex-life-and-how-to-address-it

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  5. Woman laying in bed in pain

    Endometriosis | Why the Delay in Diagnosis?https://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-why-the-delay-in-diagnosis

    Endometriosis Affects 1 in 10 Women of Reproductive Age And yet the delay in diagnosis hovers around 8.5 years (Barbieri, 2017; Ballard, 2006), meaning that, on average a woman will experience 8.6 years of symptoms and disease progression before they...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Updates to the IC and Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment Guidelines | Image Courtesy of Jonathan Borba via Unsplash

    An Update to Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment Guidelines https://feminapt.com/blog/an-update-to-interstitial-cystitis-bladder-pain-syndrome-treatment-guidelines

    November is Bladder Health awareness month and we would like to discuss with our readers a significant update to the research regarding Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). In May 2022, the American Urological Association (AUA)...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  7. how dyspareunia causes pain during sex

    Giddy | How Dyspareunia Causes Pain During Sexhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/giddy/giddy-how-dyspareunia-causes-pain-during-sex

    Giddy author Tabitha Britt penned an in depth article on how dyspareunia causes pain during sex, and she reached out to me for my opinions in this wide ranging exposé on this common issue. Here is a brief synopsis of the article with some of my...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Giddy
  8. chronic constipation

    Chronic Constipation | The Basicshttps://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-constipation-the-basics

    Dealing With Chronic Constipation? Read On. Most people experience constipation from time to time. Constipation isn’t just the inability to have a bowel movement, it includes the difficulty associated with bowel movements. Travel, inactivity, illness,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  9. physical therapy for pelvic cancer

    Physical Therapy for Pelvic Cancerhttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/physical-therapy-for-pelvic-cancer

    pain in extremities, vulva, breast, armpits, and chest wall Therapeutic yoga to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce chronic pain Neuromuscular re-education and autogenic relaxation to reduce chronic muscle over-activity, reduce pain, and improve sleep...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Diagnoses
  10. endometriosis and sleep

    Endometriosis and Sleep Blog: Improving Melatonin Levels https://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-sleep-blog-improving-melatonin-levels

    (pain with sex), infertility, bloating, gastrointestinal symptoms, and chronic pelvic pain. Unfortunately, with chronic pain conditions, such as endometriosis, sleep quality can be impaired. Sleep is essential for cognitive function, immune function,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  11. Solutions for Chronic Constipation | Image Courtesy of Tim Mossholder via Unsplash

    How to Have Your Best Poop Ever: Solutions for Chronic Constipationhttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-to-have-your-best-poop-ever-solutions-for-chronic-constipation

    Let's Discuss Some Solutions for Chronic Constipation "Chronic constipation can have detrimental effects to daily life..." Constipation is an extremely common symptom that has been reported to affect 63 million people in North America.1 Chronic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  12. pelvic floor physical therapy

    What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and How Can it Help You?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-you

    What is pelvic floor physical therapy? When you are suffering from neck or shoulder pain, it is common to go see a physical therapist to help correct any issues with like alignment, movement, strength, and flexibility to reduce pain and improve...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  13. Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Sexual Function

    The Link Between Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Sexual Functionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/deep-infiltrating-endometriosis-sexual-function-the-link

    What is Endometriosis and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a benign condition where endometrial tissue (the lining of the inside of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus. About 5-10% of reproductive aged persons with...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  14. Mental Health and Sexual Pain | Image Courtesy of Anthony Tran via Unsplash

    Mental Health and Sexual Pain: Having Sexual Pain Is Not In Your Headhttps://feminapt.com/blog/mental-health-and-sexual-pain-having-sexual-pain-is-not-in-your-head

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  15. C|Net: The Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Soreness and Stiffness, According to Pros

    C|Net | Best foam rollers for 2021, according to proshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/c-net/c-net-best-foam-rollers-for-2021-according-to-pros

    up a tight muscle, for myofascial release, to increase blood flow and more. OPTP Pro-Roller (Soft) Best for: People with chronic pain The OPTP Pro-Roller is a softer foam roller that measures 36 inches in length. Although this roller takes up more space...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: C|Net
  16. Pilates for Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain

    Physical Therapy and Pilates for Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain https://feminapt.com/blog/pilates-for-urinary-incontinence-and-low-back-pain

    Let's Talk Pilates for Urinary Incontinence and Low Back Pain "Physical Therapy is the first line of treatment for any type of urinary incontinence." Incontinence, or unwanted urinary leakage, is commonly experienced by women, especially during...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  17. Endometriosis and Sexual Function | Image Courtesy of Anthony Tran via Unsplash

    Endometriosis and Sexual Function: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sex without Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-sexual-function

    Endometriosis and Sexual Function Require a Specialized Approach Endometriosis is a global disease affecting 5-15% of women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus which can...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  18. 4 Exercises to Increase Low Back Strength | Image Courtesy of Anupam Mahaptra via Unsplash

    4 Exercises to Increase Low Back Strength and Help with Low Back Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/4-exercises-to-increase-low-back-strength

    4 Exercises to Increase Low Back Strength Julia Connolly, PT, DPT Rest does not always = recovery. Strengthening the muscles of your lower back to increase low back strength, gain coordination, and increase aerobic endurance will improve your capacity...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  19. lasers and my vagina

    Lasers And My Vagina?!?https://feminapt.com/blog/lasers-and-my-vagina

    for serious adverse events, including vaginal burns, scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, and recurring or chronic pain. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists echoed this warning, citing the 2018 FDA warning in their...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  20. Pelvic Floor Therapist Jobs in Los Angeles

    We Are Hiring! Pelvic Floor Therapist Jobs in Los Angeleshttps://feminapt.com/pelvic-floor-therapist-jobs-in-los-angeles

    they need in combination with our professional SUPPORT. This is key for our patients to get out of years (or decades) of chronic pain, recover from surgery or delivery, and help them meet their health and wellness goals. We value ongoing clinical...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Uncategorised

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Testimonial by Jackie W.

I was in multiple car accidents a decade ago, and I have been to many physical therapists through the years without success. They found the root of my lower back pain problems and after nearly a decade of barely being able to walk I finally can again without pain. They are also the best pelvic floor pts and the only ones who found the connection between my pelvic floor and lower back problems. If you need help with physical pain, they are your answer.

-- Jackie W., 1/19/17 via Yelp!

Testimonial by J.H.

My last appointment with Heather was over 6 years ago but I still think of her every day. I don’t take for granted that I can easily get out of bed, care for my two active and busy young boys, run, play tennis, clean my house, or sit at a desk for several hours at a time. None of these tasks were easy for me before meeting Heather. Eight years ago my car was struck from behind by a tractor trailer that was estimated to have been speeding. I spent 3 years working with different PTs and Drs trying to heal and move on with my life. When I became pregnant and the hormone relaxin that “relaxes” all the joints of the body and the additional weight gain erased all my progress and I was suddenly in a lot of pain again. My OB sent me to Heather for one last try.

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Testimonial by Jamie M.

I have been going to see Heather for a while now, and I can't tell you enough how much she has improved my quality of life. Heather specializes in issues like pelvic floor, but I see her for other orthopedic issues.

I have a lot of chronic joint pain and dysfunction issues (back, hips, neck) that require that have ongoing physical therapy maintenance. The effects of my problem joints/areas overlap and interconnect with each other in complex ways, so helping me requires really having a complete understanding of the entire skeletal and muscular system. Pain does not always appear where the problem actually is, the human body is a twisty, many-layered puzzle. I have an exercise program I do at home and I am very functional, but there are just something things I need a PT to help me out with.

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Testimonial by Julie T.

Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) has honestly changed my life. Before receiving treatment at Femina, I was going doctor to doctor to try and find the answer to my pelvic pain. It has taken me YEARS to find someone that can help fix this. It wasn't until my gynecologist recommended your clinic that I finally felt relief. My pelvic pain is almost gone, and granted I still have a lot more to work on with Laureen (my PT), my original problem is nearly cured. I am so grateful to her.

What is even better is she gave me practical exercises to do at home that were not tedious and provided instant (and lasting) relief. Although I mainly work with Laureen, my interaction with the owner (Heather) has been great. She is very generous, kind, and committed to her business.

It hurts to know there are women out there suffering who will never know or have the opportunity to work with women like Laureen and Heather because this issue is hardly talked about and this field is so rare. I hope more doctors and physical therapists see the value in this work and can relieve more woman of their pain.

-- Julie T., 12/4/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by Rosanna R., age 35

Heather has affected my life in the MOST POSITIVE way and I am forever grateful. My husband refers to her as the "sex doctor" so you can only imagine how happy he is with my therapy outcome.

After the birth of my son I suffered from "Vaginismus", however, at the time I just thought I was broken. My "broken vagina" affected me physically but it was an emotional struggle as well. Many women in my life also suffered with pain from sex after their babies were born so I knew I wasn't alone. They told me they "just got used to it" but I couldn't see myself living that way.

Sex wasn't just painful, it was literally impossible - IT DIDNT FIT!

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Testimonial by R.M., Age 40

I can’t speak highly enough of the theapists at Femina Physical Therapy and how much they have helped me grow, discover, and love my body. I had had painful sex for my entire life, and didn’t know that there was anything that could be done about it. It was at the point where my husband and I were not having sex for MONTHs, because it was just too frustrating, and I hated feeling like I was the ONLY woman out there who had this problem, especially at my age. I finally brought it up to my doctor because I was turning 40 and my husband and I were barely having enough sex to conceive. And she brought up pelvic floor, PT. I didn’t even know this was a “thing”.

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