Patients are often told they have a “tight pelvic floor.” And sometimes they do. But pelvic floor tension is not always just a muscle problem. That distinction matters because treatment changes depending on what is actually driving the restriction. In many cases, pelvic floor tension involves a combination of muscle guarding, pressure management issues, nervous […]
Pelvic floor dysfunction is not always isolated to the pelvic floor itself. Fascia connects the diaphragm, abdomen, spine, hips, and pelvis as part of an integrated system that influences movement, pressure management, and pain.
Pelvic floor tension and overactivity are common causes of symptoms like pelvic pain, urgency, and difficulty relaxing. Pelvic health physical therapy can help improve coordination and reduce persistent muscle guarding.
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 […]
If you’ve ever been told to “engage your core,” pull your belly button in, or tighten your abs throughout the day, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common cues given in fitness, postpartum recovery, and even rehab settings. The problem is that for many people, especially those dealing with pelvic floor symptoms, this […]
Visceral mobility plays a key role in pelvic health. Learn how organ restrictions and fascia impact pelvic pain, breathing, and whole-body function.
Does my pelvic girdle pain have anything to do with my mood and sexuality? Many of our patients experience sexual dysfunction and anxiety, depression and chronic pain. These conditions are known to coexist, and we unpack each component of pain, mood and one’s behaviors, desires and attitudes related to sex and physical intimacy. Pelvic girdle […]
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 pregnant women and can vary from minor discomfort to severely debilitating pain. It is typically characterized by discomfort in the front pelvic […]
A recent pilot study looked at how resilience affects patients with urinary chronic pelvic pain (UCPP) conditions and chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs). Resilience can be defined as the “capacity to adapt successfully to disturbances that threaten a patient’s viability, function or development.” (Southwick et al., 2014) Resilience is now an important aspect in the […]
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 […]
