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  1. Understanding Relaxin: Why It Doesn’t Cause Pain in Pregnancy

    Understanding Relaxin: Why It Doesn’t Cause Pain in Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/understanding-relaxin-why-it-doesnt-cause-pain-in-pregnancy

    Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and hormonal changes, and among the many hormones involved, Relaxin plays a crucial role. However, there’s a common misconception that Relaxin is responsible for pain during pregnancy. Let’s take a closer...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  2. Advocating for proper postpartum care

    Ghostpartum | Advocating for Proper Postpartum Carehttps://feminapt.com/blog/ghostpartum-advocating-for-proper-postpartum-care

    Proper Postpartum Care is Crucial to Prevent "Ghostpartum" Today we are addressing “Ghostpartum,” which may sound like a Halloween ghoul or goblin, but is actually a term used to describe the postpartum period where many do not receive appropriate care...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  3. 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
  4. Get a Better Sleep

    Porch | How to Get a Better Sleephttps://feminapt.com/media-content/porch/porch-how-to-get-a-better-sleep

    As you probably know by now if you're a regular reader of our site, we consider good pelvic health to be a major factor in overall health, and that includes the ability to get good sleep. Porch.com writer David De la Mora found me when researching one...

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

  5. Joint Laxity and Pregnancy | What is it and What can you do about it?https://feminapt.com/blog/joint-laxity-and-pregnancy-what-is-it-and-what-can-you-do-about-it

    Laxity in Pregnancy is what may be causing you those aches and pains The Role of the Relaxin Hormone As discussed previously on the blog, pregnant people undergo some major changes in their bodies, including producing different hormones that play...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-during-pregnancy

    It’s truly amazing what bodies endure during and following pregnancy. We praise all the new parents that come into the clinic for their resilience not only physically but mentally, taking care of themselves as well as being a caretaker 24/7 whether...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  7. 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

    Exciting Opportunites for Pelvic Health PT in LA – Work With a Leading, Empowering Pelvic Health Team Fusion Wellness and Femina Physical Therapy is hiring! Are you a passionate Pelvic Health Physical Therapist looking to work in a supportive,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Uncategorised
  8. Urogenital and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    Urogenital and Pelvic Organ Prolapsehttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/urogenital-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse

    “Urogenital prolapse occurs when there is weakness in the supporting structures of the pelvic floor allowing the pelvic viscera to descend and ultimately fall through the anatomical defect.” - Bo, Kari, Berghmans, Bary, Morkved, Siv, Van Kampen,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: What We Treat
  9. 5 Key Benefits of Physical Therapy Before Childbirth - Push Prep for a Better Delivery

    5 Key Benefits of Physical Therapy Before Childbirth - Push Prep for a Better Deliveryhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-key-benefits-of-physical-therapy-before-childbirth-push-prep-for-a-better-delivery

    Physical therapy visits prior to childbirth, often referred to as birth preparation or "push prep" visits, play a crucial role in preparing expectant parents for delivery. These sessions are designed to equip pregnant individuals with the skills,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  10. What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)?

    What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)? And Why Every Woman Should Know About Ithttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause-gsm-and-why-every-woman-should-know-about-it

    Every person with a uterus will experience menopause during their lifetime. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term that describes the different genital, sexual, and urinary signs and symptoms that can occur during menopause. The symptoms...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
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Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve

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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Lindsey G. / Pain during pregnancy

Dr. Erin literally got me back on my feet! I came to her 7 months pregnant with debilitating sciatica and after having spent hundreds of dollars on chiropractic care with minimal results. I was not able to function normally because of the level of pain I was in, preventing me from walking & all other daily tasks. It was immediately clear that I was in the right hands. Dr. Erin has an empathetic, caring & highly personalized approach to caring for her patients. I...

Testimonial by S.B.

As someone who suffered the debilitating physical and emotional effects of vaginismus (as well as a complicated history of back injuries) for more than 15 years, I thought a "normal" life was just a fantasy. Then I found Heather.

Testimonial by R.D., age 38

"I had a severe tear during childbirth that was not stitched together correctly and therefore healed poorly. Even after having a surgery a year later to remove the scar tissue, I was still having pain, and no one could explain why -- there was no overt 'reason' to explain the pain. I had tried other 'specialists' and even saw another physical therapist who had me do hip / leg stretches -- what a joke! I was about to give up and just 'live with it' until thankfully I kept...

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