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Painful Periods Treatment Options | Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help?

Painful Periods Treatment Options | Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help?

Pelvic Floor Therapy May Be One of Your Best Painful Periods Treatment Options Painful periods are common, but why suffer? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, more than half of those who have periods suffer from “dysmenorrhea” (pain associated with their cycles) 1-2 days each month. What causes the pain? There are […]

Teaching Your Daughters About Endometriosis

Teaching Your Daughters About Endometriosis

Tips for Teaching Your Daughters About Endometriosis Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and girls. The delay for diagnosis averages 7 years! How early should you start the discussion about this debilitating condition? As a pelvic health physical therapist, I believe this conversation should start not long after your daughter begins menstruating. As moms, we need […]