Pelvic pain affects millions of people worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. For those who have experienced trauma, whether physical, emotional, or postpartum, the pain can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, pelvic floor therapy offers a path to relief, healing, and restored quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore how pelvic floor exercises […]
At Fusion Wellness and Femina Physical Therapy in Los Angeles Beverly Hills • Sherman Oaks • Pasadena Fusion Wellness and Femina Physical Therapy is a premier pelvic floor physical therapy destination in Los Angeles, providing expert, inclusive care for all genders and all life stages. Services are delivered by Doctors of Physical Therapy with advanced […]
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 function. Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying. This condition occurs when the muscles in the stomach are […]
Did You Know That Proper Footwear Can Improve Your Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health? How Do My Feet Impact My Pelvic Floor When I Run? If you are a runner, you tend to look for ways to improve your running. If you’re thinking about starting up or returning to running, it can feel intimidating […]
Why a Multi-Disciplinary Team is Best for Treating Bloating and Abdominal Distension Bloating, abdominal distension, loose stools, constipation, abdominal or pelvic pain, fatigue, brain fog, weakness, nutritional deficiencies… these symptoms may be caused by a variety of gastrointestinal or pelvic conditions. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, this article is a good place […]
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Prolapse Surgeries Including both Pre and Post Operative Situations Suffering from symptoms of pelvic heaviness? Experiencing a feeling that there is a bulge down there or something is falling out of your vagina? Have trouble having a bowel movement or experiencing incontinence? These are all common symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse […]
Did You Know That There Are Non-Surgical Treatments for Provoked Vulvodynia (PVD)? Provoked Vulvodynia affects approximately 10% of women PVD is known as a chronic overlapping pain condition with endometriosis… While there are pharmacologic and surgical options, there are also other more conservative non-surgical treatments for provoked vulvodynia. Provoked vulvodynia (PVD) is a chronic pain […]
Is There Really a Connection Between TMJ Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain? We all know the kids song the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone. What if there was a connection from your jaw to the pelvic floor? SPOILER ALERT: Read on for how they are, in fact, connected. What is TMJ? TMJ stands for […]
First some facts about pelvic floor dysfunction: Nearly one in two women experience painful sex. One in three women suffers from urinary incontinence. 40% of all women and 50% of childbearing women have pelvic organ prolapse. Because I’m a fan of scientific data, this isn’t the first time you’ve seen the truth by the numbers […]
Getting back to activities like sex after a hysterectomy can be intimidating. Learn what a hysterectomy is, how it can affect your sexual function, and what pelvic floor physical therapy can do to help. What is a hysterectomy? Acording to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a hysterectomy is surgery to remove the […]
