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Assuming chronic is required, and pain is required, the following 121 results were found.

  1. Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash

    Chronic Pelvic Pain | Insights on Trigger Point Injections, Myofascial Pain https://feminapt.com/blog/chronic-pelvic-pain-insights-on-trigger-point-injections-myofascial-pain

    bowel function, and increase the flow of blood to the area Therapeutic yoga to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce chronic pain Neuromuscular re-education and autogenic relaxation to reduce chronic muscle over-activity, reduce pain, and improve sleep...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. urinary chronic pelvic pain

    Urinary Chronic Pelvic Pain and Resilience https://feminapt.com/blog/urinary-chronic-pelvic-pain-and-resilience

    in the treatment of pain, as it can increase psychosocial well‐being and the quality of life in patients living with chronic pain. (Casale et al., 2019) Resilience levels and urinary chronic pelvic pain conditions Previous studies have measured...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  3. endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain

    Physical Therapy for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/female-sexual-pain-syndromes/endometriosis-and-chronic-pelvic-pain

    most recently publishing an essay in American Vogue on electing to have a total hysterectomy after years of chronic pain due to the condition. The most commonly reported symptom of endometriosis is pain that affects quality of life. This can include...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Female Sexual Pain Syndromes
  4. Endometriosis and Central Sensitization | Image Courtesy of Jonathan Borba via Unsplash

    Endometriosis and Central Sensitization: Pain in Endometriosishttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-central-sensitization

    lesions in the areas where they experience symptoms. How could that be? We are about to dig in to the science of how chronic pain develops, specifically in endometriosis. More clarification to these terms will be provided below, so hang in there!...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  5. Pudendal Neuralgia

    What is Pudendal Neuralgia and How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-is-pudendal-neuralgia-and-how-can-pelvic-floor-therapy-help

    Pudendal Neuralgia (PN) is a condition that can cause chronic pain or numbness along the course of the pudendal nerve, which is the nerve that innervates the pelvic floor. What is the pudendal nerve and what does it do? The pudendal nerve, like other...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Painful Sex & The Mind Body Connection | Image Courtesy of Jared Rice via Unsplash

    Painful Sex: The (Actual) Mind-Body Connectionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/painful-sex-the-actual-mind-body-connection

    about female sexual health who also reported sexual pain, and the results were further compared to other studies about chronic pain in general. Here are just a few key takeaways: the physical pain is real. The team concluded that multiple medical...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  7. chronic sex diary

    HealthCentral | How (and Why) to Keep a Chronic Sex Diaryhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/health-central/healthcentral-how-and-why-to-keep-a-chronic-sex-diary

    more effectively communicate them to your lover and hopefully have a richer, fuller sex life, she says. For people with chronic pain, however, keeping a sex diary offers several additional noteworthy benefits. Mainly: it can help reveal patterns between...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Health Central
  8. pubic symphysis pain

    International Journal of Childbirth Education | Help for Pubic Symphysis Pain (Pelvic Girdle Pain)https://feminapt.com/resources/published-articles/help-for-pubic-symphysis-pain

    or call (800) 999-APTA extension 3229. Related Search Terms: climbing stairs symphysis pubis dysfunction spd chronic pain hip pain pubic symphysis dysfunction pelvic bone pelvic girdle pain pgp symptoms of spd pubic bones front of the pelvis References...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Published Articles
  9. mental load of endometriosis

    Health Central | Lighten the Mental Load of Endometriosishttps://feminapt.com/media-content/health-central/health-central-lighten-the-mental-load-of-endometriosis

    only inside the uterus and is shed during each menstrual cycle - outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can bring with it chronic pain during menstruation, painful premenstrual cramps, pain with sex and penetration, bladder pain, pain with bowel...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Health Central
  10. Exercises to Relieve Endometriosis Pain | Image Courtesy of Tyler Nix via Unsplash

    5 Simple Exercises to Reduce and Relieve Endometriosis Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/5-simple-exercises-to-reduce-and-relieve-endometriosis-pain

    to activate the parasympathetic arm, or rest and digest state. How does this pose help relieve endometriosis pain? Chronic pain and inflammation is commonly seen in individuals with endometriosis. Chronic pain enhances the sympathetic, fight or flight...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  11. what experts want you to know about pelvic pain

    Vogue | Here’s What Experts Want You to Know About Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/vogue/vogue-heres-what-experts-want-you-to-know-about-pelvic-pain

    changes in the central nervous system—a process known as central sensitisation. The difference between acute and chronic pain is that when we have a temporary instance of acute pain, our body can disassociate itself from the threat, and therefore our...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Vogue
  12. yoga poses to ease pelvic pain

    Yoga Poses to Ease Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/yoga-poses-to-ease-pelvic-pain-and-endometriosis-pain

    in An empty wall Yoga mat or folded blanket, rug, etc. for padding A pillow or bolster 1. Deep Breathing Dealing with chronic pain often leads to the development of short and shallow breathing. Short and shallow breathing adds tension to the diaphragm,...

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

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

    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. Encouraging the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  14. Anatomical drawing of pelvis depicting sexual dysfunction after pelvic fracture

    Sexual Dysfunction After Pelvic Fracturehttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-dysfunction-after-pelvic-fracture

    fracture has been reduced over the years. However, pelvic fracture survivors often report chronic issues including chronic pain, chronic pelvic pain, changes in gait, issues with bowel and bladder, and sexual dysfunction. This is because the muscles,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  15. recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease

    Condoms May Help Reduce Risk for Recurrent Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Chronic Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/condoms-for-recurrent-pelvic-inflammatory-disease

    tenderness and congestion in the abdomen, pelvis, and neck. Therapeutic yoga to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce chronic pain Neuromuscular re-education and autogenic relaxation to reduce chronic muscle over-activity, reduce pain, and improve sleep...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  16. endometriosis and painful sex

    Endometriosis and Painful Sexhttps://feminapt.com/blog/endometriosis-and-painful-sex

    the abdomen Self massage and myofascial release techniques to help you manage pain at home Therapeutic yoga to reduce chronic pain and encourage relaxation and stress reduction Neuromuscular re-education and autogenic relaxation to reduce chronic muscle...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  17. Couple kissing

    Sexual Assertiveness May Reduce Your Pelvic Painhttps://feminapt.com/blog/sexual-assertiveness-may-reduce-your-pelvic-pain

    Communicating with your partner about your sexuality may reduce your pelvic pain and increase your sexual function. A 2016 study by McNicoll et al. suggests that Sexual Assertiveness, or the ability to communicate openly to your partner about your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  18. Self-Care to Combat Endometriosis Symptoms

    Self-Care to Combat Endometriosis Symptoms During the Pandemichttps://feminapt.com/blog/self-care-to-combat-endometriosis-symptoms-during-the-pandemic

    6. Establish and maintain a regular Mindfulness/ Meditation Practice: Evidence shows that people with pelvic pain or chronic pain that practice regular (daily) mindfulness or meditation practices report better pain control, better quality of life, and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  19. non-surgical treatments for provoked vulvodynia

    Non-Surgical Treatments for Provoked Vulvodyniahttps://feminapt.com/blog/non-surgical-treatments-for-provoked-vulvodynia-pelvic-pain-awareness-month

    there are also other more conservative non-surgical treatments for provoked vulvodynia. Provoked vulvodynia (PVD) is a chronic pain condition characterized by pain in the vulva when provoked by touch such as a tampon, speculum, clothing and/or sexual...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  20. Get a Better Sleep

    Porch | How to Get a Better Sleephttps://feminapt.com/media-content/porch/porch-how-to-get-a-better-sleep

    thereafter. As we mention in this article entitled "Endometriosis and Sleep Blog: Improving Melatonin Levels", with chronic pain conditions, such as endometriosis, sleep quality can be impaired. Sleep is essential for cognitive function, immune...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Porch
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Testimonial by R.S.

I wanted to thank you so much for helping me get through something I thought I may never be able to. We have achieved pain-free intercourse and this has really solidified our marriage. We are so grateful to you for all the work you do! Thank you!!

-- R.S.

Testimonial by J.B.

My husband and I were having problems with painful intercourse. My therapist recommended that I go and get a pelvic floor evaluation from a physical therapist. Having never been treated by a physical therapist, I wondered how this really was going to help me. My husband who is a physician was very supportive and agreed that a PT evaluation would be a great idea. So i made the appointment and was blown away by what I learned. I had no idea that pelvic floor muscles could get tight and have trigger points just like any other muscle in the body. I'm a massage therapist and very familiar with tight muscles, and this new thought really amazed me. Heather's program to help relax and strengthen these muscles made such a difference. I can say that I am 100% pain free during intercourse now. Yippee! Going to the PT appointments and doing the at-home exercises was definitely a discipline, but it's 100% worth it! The rewards are amazing.

-- J.B.

Testimonial by Rosanna R., age 35

Heather has affected my life in the MOST POSITIVE way and I am forever grateful. My husband refers to her as the "sex doctor" so you can only imagine how happy he is with my therapy outcome.

After the birth of my son I suffered from "Vaginismus", however, at the time I just thought I was broken. My "broken vagina" affected me physically but it was an emotional struggle as well. Many women in my life also suffered with pain from sex after their babies were born so I knew I wasn't alone. They told me they "just got used to it" but I couldn't see myself living that way.

Sex wasn't just painful, it was literally impossible - IT DIDNT FIT!

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Testimonial by T.H.

I started seeing Heather in October 2014. For more than two years, I had been suffering from painful urinary tract infection type symptoms after my bartholins gland surgery which included constant burning and urinary frequency sensation that led to more and more painful intercourse. I had made multiple visits to internist, obgyn and urologist's offices, went through a range of treatment with UTI and bladder frequency medication that included antibiotics, vesicare, estrogen cream, but nothing worked.

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Testimonial by M.M.

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients:

My husband and I were married for 5 years before we were able to have intercourse due to my vaginismus. There was nothing traumatic in my past but for some reason, even though I wanted sex, I mentally avoided "that area" of my body and didn't even admit to myself that there was a problem for a long time, even though I was never able to put tampons in. Once I finally opened my eyes up to the fact that I had a problem, I had a surgery that was supposed to fix the issue.

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Testimonial by A.M.

Months after giving birth, it was difficult for me to go from a sitting or lying position up to a full standing position without feeling that I had to remain hunched over until a bit of time had passed to get fully upright. However, after taking Heather’s course, I learned exercises to get my body back to normal. She also showed me correct ways to lift and carry my son as well as put him in/take him out of the carseat and stroller. This class was really beneficial and Heather is a wonderful teacher who made me feel very comfortable.

-- A.M.

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