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  1. benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy

    Well + Good | The Surprising Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/well-and-good/well-good-the-surprising-benefits-of-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

    to): Urinary issues, like incontinence, urgency and frequency, and painful bladder syndrome Bowel problems, like chronic constipation and fecal incontinence Sexual and vulvar dysfunction, like pain during intercourse or tampon insertion And she's right!...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Well and Good
  2. mental load of endometriosis

    Health Central | Lighten the Mental Load of Endometriosishttps://feminapt.com/media-content/health-central/health-central-lighten-the-mental-load-of-endometriosis

    to stick together and create problems such as abdominal and pelvic pain, vomiting, bloating, inability to pass gas, constipation, and painful sex. With monthly cycles of growth and shedding, endometrial tissues can cause inflammation and the formation...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Health Central
  3. what experts want you to know about pelvic pain

    Vogue | Here’s What Experts Want You to Know About Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/vogue/vogue-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know-about-pelvic-pain

    Board at International Pelvic Pain Society, lists nine symptoms of pelvic pain: Nausea and vomiting Severe or chronic constipation Bladder pain (also presents as urinary frequency and formerly known as interstitial cystitis) Rectal pain Heavy periods...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Vogue
  4. 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
  5. Muscles and Potty Training | Image Courtesy of Jessica Reeves and her son Zeek

    What’s The Deal With Muscles And Potty Training? | Pediatric Blog Posthttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-s-the-deal-with-muscles-and-potty-training-pediatric-blog-post

    redness Straining, pushing, turning red in the face, clenching fists, pointing toes. These are all signs of a child with constipation or overworking to void Hypotonia - low muscle tone commonly seen in diagnosis of muscular dystrophy or downs syndrome...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Femina PT
    • Category: Blog
  6. add pelvic floor physical therapy to your healthcare routine

    VeryWell Health | Is It Time to Add Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to Your Healthcare Routine?https://feminapt.com/media-content/verywell-health/verywell-health-is-it-time-to-add-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-to-your-healthcare-routine

    is not necessarily true." Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction may include: Urinary or stool leakage or incontinence Constipation Pain in the pelvis region Back pain Painful urination Painful sex If left untreated, problems can worsen over time....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Verywell Health
  7. women discussing pelvic floor pre and post baby

    Forbes | How To Strengthen The Pelvic Floor Pre And Post Babyhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/forbes/forbes-how-to-strengthen-the-pelvic-floor-pre-and-post-baby

    Affect the Pelvic Floor Age Obesity Genetic predisposition Surgeries Other factors like smoking, heavy lifting, chronic constipation (which can cause straining to pass stool), and persistent coughing may also contribute to weakness of the pelvic floor....

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Forbes
  8. butt clenching

    Butt Clenching: Understanding the Causes and Solutions | Femina PThttps://feminapt.com/media-content/popsugar/butt-clenching-understanding-the-causes-and-solutions-femina-pt

    incorrect exercise techniques, and as a protective response to trauma. It can result in back pain, urinary urgency, constipation, and painful penetration. However, butt clenching can be addressed through increased awareness, posture correction, warm-up...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Popsugar
  9. Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapist

    Livestrong | 6 Signs You Should See a Pelvic Floor Therapisthttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-6-signs-you-should-see-a-pelvic-floor-therapist

    - If you're experiencing bulging or heaviness that causes pelvic pain, look here for some answers. Fecal Incontinence or Constipation - We can help whether you can't hold it in or you can't let it out! Navigate here to read the full article about why...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Livestrong
  10. How Orgasm Improves Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function

    How Orgasm Improves Postpartum Pelvic Floor Functionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/how-orgasm-improves-postpartum-pelvic-floor-function

    improvements in pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms such as incomplete bladder emptying, stress incontinence, and constipation, however the group prescribed sexual activity experienced greater improvements1. So yes, orgasm can be utilized to improve your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
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My husband and I were having problems with painful intercourse. My therapist recommended that I go and get a pelvic floor evaluation from a physical therapist. Having never been treated by a physical therapist, I wondered how this really was going to help me. My husband who is a physician was very supportive and agreed that a PT evaluation would be a great idea. So i made the appointment and was blown away by what I learned. I had no idea that pelvic floor muscles could...

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I wish i could give this place 10 stars!! 
I have been suffering from vaginismus for 5 years and never found the cure to it. I had seen an ob/gyn and he diagnosed me with vaginismus and told me i needed a surgery to cure my condition, which i refused to do. He also referred me to a PT that he works with, i had given them multiple calls and they never responded back to me, so i started searching yelp for another PT. I am SO HAPPY I found Heather's office! I was working...

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