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  1. obesity increases urinary incontinence

    How Obesity Increases Urinary Incontinencehttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-obesity-increases-urinary-incontinence

    2009). Smokers are also likely to have a chronic cough which can create more pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor. Constipation. As we’ve written about in the past, straining with bowel movements can damage the pelvic floor. Exercising, drinking...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. what your bowel movements say about your health

    What Your Bowel Movements Say About Your Healthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-your-bowel-movements-say-about-your-health-2

    with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and prolapse have some trouble with their bowels - either constipation, straining, or diarrhea. These bowel-related issues can cause abdominal pain, painful bloating, rectal pain, and pelvic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  3. non-hormonal treatments for GSM

    Management of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause | Non-Hormonal Treatments for GSMhttps://feminapt.com/blog/management-of-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-non-hormonal-treatments-for-gsm

    can lead to leakage. Bowel Issues The research is inconclusive as to whether or not menopause directly causes or worsens constipation, diarrhea, and Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS). However it is clear that stress tension, and anxiety all affect bowel...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. image depicting discomfort caused by Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia

    Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia and how Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Helphttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/abdominal-phrenic-dyssynergia

    with changes in diet nor exercise Distended belly that does not resolve with changes in diet nor exercise Abdominal pain Constipation Often presents with pelvic floor dyssynergia (read more about dyssynergia in my previous blog post) Constipation Pelvic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Diagnoses
  5. Woman with cat Photo by Maria Lupan on Unsplash

    September is Healthy Aging Month | Menopause and How it Affects Your Genitalshttps://feminapt.com/blog/september-is-healthy-aging-month-menopause-and-how-it-affects-your-genitals

    orthopedic dysfunction, vulvodynia, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and bowel issues including chronic constipation and IBS. An existing pelvic floor issue with some menopause sprinkled on top can contribute to aggravation of symptoms and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegels

    Well and Good | Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Don’t Always Benefit From Kegelshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-and-good-your-pelvic-floor-muscles-don-t-always-benefit-from-kegels

    of a hypertonic pelvic floor include chronic pelvic pain, vulvar burning or itching, painful intercourse or orgasm, constipation or urinary urgency, and frequency with or without bladder pain—all of which could worsen with repeated Kegels. When...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Well and Good
  7. Incontinence During Pregnancy | Image Courtesy of DexSwaggerBoy via Unsplash

    Incontinence During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Recovery Series Pt. 4https://feminapt.com/blog/incontinence-during-pregnancy-postpartum-recovery-series-pt-4

    pregnancy more load is placed on the pelvic floor muscles causing the pelvic floor muscles to become weaker.3 Also constipation, which is commonly seen in pregnancy, puts an additional load on the pelvic floor.4 Furthermore, the pelvic floor has...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  8. waking up to pee at night

    Well and Good | Waking Up To Pee at Night? Here’s What a Urologist Wants You To Knowhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-good-waking-up-to-pee-at-night-here-s-what-a-urologist-wants-you-to-know

    She adds that pelvic floor trauma incurred during birth can be a possible culprit. Another factor, Dr. Jeffcoat says, is constipation. Constipation can cause nighttime urination because built-up fecal matter in the colon can press on the bladder and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Well and Good
  9. Resetting Pelvic Heath Goals | Image Courtesy of Peter Conlan via Unsplash

    Resetting Your (Pelvic) Health Goals in 2022 https://feminapt.com/blog/resetting-your-pelvic-health-goals-in-2022

    our urine becomes darker and more concentrated which can exacerbate bladder pain or pelvic pain, and can contribute to constipation and straining due to hard or dry stools. Not getting enough fluids can also leave our skin, muscles, and joints thirsty...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  10. Endometriosis and Central Sensitization | Image Courtesy of Jonathan Borba via Unsplash

    Endometriosis and Central Sensitization: Pain in Endometriosishttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-central-sensitization

    wall). Women with endometriosis have symptoms such as: chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, infertility, constipation, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, and more. Often endometriosis is treated through hormonal management...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  11. strengthen your pelvic floor

    Nike | How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor, According to a Physiotherapisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/nike/nike-how-to-strengthen-your-pelvic-floor-according-to-a-physiotherapist

    of men have pelvic-floor dysfunction. Unfortunately, for a range of reasons ranging from childbirth and menopause to constipation and chronic stress, many people have pelvic-floor muscles that don't operate optimally. Hypertonic pelvic floor Some people...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Nike
  12. symptoms of a weak pelvic floor

    Runner's World Asks Heather Jeffcoat About Symptoms of a Weak Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/runners-world/runner-s-world-asks-heather-jeffcoat-about-symptoms-of-a-weak-pelvic-floor

    are your next steps to developing a solid treatment. 3. Gastrointestinal Problems If you’re constantly dealing with constipation, or you can’t keep yourself from passing gas, these may also be symptoms of pelvic floor weakness. We've got lots of great...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Runner's World
  13. constipationhttps://feminapt.com/site-index/constipation

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
  14. Heather Jeffcoat on lifehacker.com | Do You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-on-lifehacker-com

    says that if you’re currently experiencing sexual pain, urinary urgency or frequency, bladder pain, urge incontinence, constipation, rectal pain or any pelvic pain, avoid kegels and check in with a PT first. Pelvic floor issues are very common, and PTs...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
  15. 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

    most common symptoms of those with DIE include chronic pelvic pain (67.1%), dysmenorrhea (66.5%), dyspareunia (41.8%), constipation (32.4%), and painful urination (6.5%). Endometriosis, DIE & Sexuality With the high number of people experiencing...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  16. Pelvic Floor Therapy

    Pelvic Floor Therapy | What To Expect on Your First Visithttps://feminapt.com/treatments/pelvic-floor-therapy

    Unlike other offices, your first visit to Femina Physical Therapy is a thorough 85 minute evaluation. Here's an outline of what to expect when it comes to pelvic floor therapy. The goal of this initial evaluation is to understand all the different...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Treatments
  17. incontinence and constipation tipshttps://feminapt.com/site-index/incontinence-tips

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Webmaster
  18. Meet Heather Jeffcoat

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

    painful orgasm, anorgasmia (no orgasm), diminished orgasms, coccydynia (tailbone pain) irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, etc. neck pain TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint or jaw pain) tension headaches low back pain hip pain shoulder...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: About Us
  19. Meet Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCShttps://feminapt.com/about-us/about-kasia

    prostatitis, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), pubalgia (pubic bone pain), constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pelvic organ prolapse, coccydynia (tailbone pain), prenatal physical therapy (postural...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
    • Category: About Us
  20. Wholistic Endo Expert

    Wholistic Endo Expert | Endometriosis, Pelvic Physical Therapy and Pain Managementhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/wholistic-endo-expert/wholistic-endo-expert-endometriosis-pelvic-physical-therapy-and-pain-management

    What is Pelvic Physical Therapy How to prepare for your first pelvic physical therapy appointment How bladder pain, constipation, interstitial cystitis and tmj are connected to endometriosis How to determine whether you're getting results The evil...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Wholistic Endo Expert
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Testimonial by M.N., age 28

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients:

I was diagnosed with vaginismus 4 years ago. I never heard of such medical condition until after I got married. At first my husband and I didn't know what to do, we didn't know what the issues were or how to overcome it. Being born and raised in Armenia and being Christian I wasn't that open about talking to sex with others and so it wasn't easy to seek help. But eventually I went to an Ob-Gyn and luckily she knew about the medical condition (not many doctors know). She referred me to a physical therapist and I couldn't believe it and thought it's something I can handle myself. I ordered a kit from vaginismus.com and started practicing with dilators. There was some small progress but wasn't much helpful.

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Testimonial by S.P., Age 26

I would like to start off by thanking Heather Jeffcoat for educating me and curing me of Vaginismus. I had been married for almost three years before I was referred to Heather. I never knew about Vaginismus until almost three years into my marriage. I knew something was wrong when I went on my honeymoon and came back a Virgin. I had always imagined how magical my first night would be but boy was I wrong.

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Testimonial by M.M.

My husband and I were married for 5 years and unable to have intercourse, but I never knew why. After numerous awful experiences at doctor’s offices (where many doctors told me I “just needed to relax”), a surgery that didn’t fix the problem, and a year of owning dilators that didn’t get me anywhere, someone finally referred me to Heather for Physical Therapy. I finally had answers and information from someone who knew exactly what I was dealing with!

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Testimonial by Amanda W.

Heather's unique physical therapy program literally changed my life! After years of struggling with vaginismus, a condition that made it impossible for me to have intercourse and very difficult to use tampons without pain, a gynecologist referred me to Heather. I was nervous for my first appointment, but Heather's professional and friendly demeanor put me at ease. She did a great job explaining each technique she was using to help my muscles relax. Heather uses a combination of internal and external stretches and exercises to relax the pelvic floor and build muscle strength. Her specially developed home program helped me quickly recover from an issue that seemed insurmountable before meeting Heather. She was optimistic about my progress and incredibly encouraging. Less than 6 months after my first session, I was able to have pain-free sex for the first time in my life! If you are suffering from vaginismus or any other pelvic floor issues, I highly recommend making an appointment with Heather and reading her book!

-- Amanda W., 2/15/16 via Yelp!

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 M.M.

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients:

My husband and I were married for 5 years before we were able to have intercourse due to my vaginismus. There was nothing traumatic in my past but for some reason, even though I wanted sex, I mentally avoided "that area" of my body and didn't even admit to myself that there was a problem for a long time, even though I was never able to put tampons in. Once I finally opened my eyes up to the fact that I had a problem, I had a surgery that was supposed to fix the issue.

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