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  1. What are Kegels

    What are Kegels?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-are-kegels

    joint dysfunction, pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel syndrome, diastasis recti, post-partum pelvic pain, other pelvic pain (vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, overactive pelvic floor, hypertonic pelvic floor disorder, etc);...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  2. stop doing kegels

    Why You Should STOP Doing Kegels NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/why-you-should-stop-doing-kegels-now

    you stop doing kegels exercises (and even core strengthening) with, at least in the early stages of treatment: 1) Vaginismus 2) Vulvodynia / Vulvar Vestibulitis / Vestibulodynia / Provoked Vestibulodynia / Clitoris pain 3) Overactive Pelvic Floor 4)...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  3. What's Up Down There, Doc?

    What's Up Down There, Doc?https://feminapt.com/blog/whats-up-down-there-doc

    book. After several minutes of chatting, she tells me that she is currently seeing a physical therapist in San Diego for vaginismus. She just started two weeks prior, and was still very uneasy about the whole thing. I gave her a lot of education and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  4. vulvodynia treatment

    Effective Vulvodynia Treatment Options - Get Relief Nowhttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/vulvodynia-treatment

    floor muscle contractions) are typically not indicated in the earlier states of rehabilitation for pelvic pain (including vaginismus, vulvodynnia, vestibulodynia, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome, and others). Trigger...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Female Sexual Dysfunction & Chronic Pain Syndromes
  5. The IRAS Method

    The IRAS Methodhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/the-iras-method

    to help with common painful sex, bladder and bowel diagnoses. Typical diagnoses this program is successful with include vaginismus, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, interstitial cystitis, urinary...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Treatments
  6. cervical health awareness

    Cervical Health Awareness Monthhttps://feminapt.com/blog/cervical-health-awareness-month

    exam with a speculum? I can’t stand having a speculum placed in my vagina. What can I do? Pelvic floor issues such as vaginismus, vulvodynia, and vulvar vestibulitis can make it hard to have anything inserted into the vagina. Be it a penis, tampon, or a...

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

    ; Accidental Bowel Leakage Painful bowel movements Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Constipation Painful Intercourse: Vaginismus / Genito-Pelvic Penetration disorder Vulvodynia Vulvar vestibulitis Vestibulodynia Unprovoked and provoked vestibulodynia...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  8. pelvic floor physical therapist

    Why See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?https://feminapt.com/blog/why-see-a-pelvic-floor-physical-therapist

    sex or tolerate tampon use, gynecological exams Anorgasmia or dysorgasmia: inability or difficulty with reaching orgasm Vaginismus Vulvodynia Painful Periods, Dysmenorrhea Bladder and bowel issues Low back and pelvic pain involving the SI joint, groin,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  9. Heather Jeffcoat with Dr. Emily Morse - January 8, 2019

    Heather Jeffcoat on the "Sex With Emily" Show with Dr. Emily Morse - January 8, 2019https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-the-sex-with-emily-show/heather-jeffcoat-on-the-sex-with-emily-show-with-dr-emily-morse-january-2019

    provoking podcast hosted by Dr. Emily Morse. Topics include Heather's book "Sex Without Pain", painful sex issues due to vaginismus, injury, pregnancy, and other issues, returning to a healthy postpartum sex life after childbirth, and much more. From...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Sex With Emily
  10. Do You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

    Heather Jeffcoat x Lifehacker.com | Do You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?https://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-x-lifehacker-com-do-you-need-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy

    of therapy that more and more women are starting to take advantage of, whether it be for postpartum care, treatment for vaginismus or endometriosis, or many other causes or diagnoses. A few excerpts from the article: I like to tell physicians that if...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Media
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Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve

Haga clic aquí para la versión española Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve was written by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a physical therapist with countless successes in treating pain of this type. Women with vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis have all benefited from her unique program. Heather uses her orthopedic background to approach treatment of these muscles like they are....muscles! She utilizes a self-treatment tool called a dilator to provide massage and other muscle relaxation and stretching techniques in a gentle fashion to return a women's muscles back to a resting, rather than guarded, state.

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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 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.,...

Testimonial by A.W., age 32

I wanted to let you know that my pelvic floor held strong and gave me no trouble whatsoever in my trail race this morning (12 miles)! In a way, I felt like I ran better than ever because my core feels so rock solid from all the exercises you have me doing. That was especially valuable on the technical downhill - I just flew down the trail because I had confidence in my balance and form. Thank you for helping me get back to doing what I love. -- A.W., age 32 (completed...

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