Search For Pelvic Floor Treatments, Physical Therapy, and More

Healthline | Yoga for Endometriosis: Try These Stretches to Relieve Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-healthline/healthline-yoga-for-endometriosis-try-these-stretches-to-relieve-pain

16 June 2021 twice weekly for 8 weeks improved their introspective ability and mind-body connection, which had a positive effect on pain management. In another small study, women who did yoga for endometriosis twice per week for 8 weeks had reduced chronic pelvic...

• Type: Article
• Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
• Category: Healthline

What is IC and What Are The Symptoms? | Interstitial Cystitishttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-ic-and-what-are-the-symptoms-interstitial-cystitis

08 December 2021 What is IC or Interstitial cystitis? IC is also known as bladder pain syndrome or painful bladder syndrome and is a debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients living with it. Many patients with IC have other...

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

Lightning Crotch in Pregnancy: How You Can Start Recovering from SPDhttps://feminapt.com/blog/lightning-crotch-in-pregnancy-how-you-can-start-recovering-from-spd

03 July 2024 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...

• Type: Article
• Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
• Category: Blog

Pelvic Floor Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/pelvic-floor-therapy

01 November 2018 relaxation to reduce chronic muscle over-activity and improve parasympathetic nervous system function, including pain management and digestion Patient Education and Empowerment Lifestyle modifications like sexual positioning, stress reduction, bladder...

• Type: Article
• Author: Staff
• Category: Treatments

Dyspareunia Symptoms and Treatmentshttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/dyspareunia

27 January 2016 part in restoring optimal muscle function with manual therapy interventions, stretching/strengthening exercises, pain management strategies, patient education, and home program instruction. Biofeedback is often utilized when appropriate to restore the...

• Type: Article
• Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
• Category: Female Sexual Dysfunction & Chronic Pain Syndromes

Stress, Bowel Movements, and Your Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/blog/stress-bowel-movements-and-your-pelvic-floor

10 July 2020 Your Stress Levels Affect your Bowel Movements and Vice Versa Psychological stress affects your bowels. Perhaps you know this through personal experience, but research in the past decade has strengthened the link between stress and bowel problems...

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

Updated Endometriosis Guidelines: Effective Treatments & Insightshttps://feminapt.com/blog/updated-endometriosis-guidelines-effective-treatments-insights

06 October 2023 What Do Updated Endometriosis Guidelines Mean to You? A variety of treatments are available for endometriosis and its symptoms. They include pharmacological treatments, surgical treatments, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional changes,...

• Type: Article
• Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
• Category: Blog

Livestrong | Why Sex Can Be Painful After Menopausehttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-why-sex-can-be-painful-after-menopause

19 August 2022 to consider seeking out pelvic floor physical therapy or rehabilitation, says Leia Rispoli, MD, an interventional pain management specialist and physiatrist specializing in pelvic floor pain and dysfunction in Newport Beach, California. This can include...

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

Stress Reduction Through the Holidayshttps://feminapt.com/blog/stress-reduction-through-the-holidays

19 November 2019 The Holidays can be stressful! Fortunately, you can help the mind and body relax with these handy techniques. Deep Breathing Stress and chronic pain can lead to short and shallow breathing which adds tension to the diaphragm, abdomen, and pelvic floor....

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

Understanding Gastroparesis and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapyhttps://feminapt.com/blog/understanding-gastroparesis-and-the-role-of-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

01 October 2024 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...

• Type: Article
• Author: Iris Xu
• Category: Blog