Laxity in Pregnancy is what may be causing you those aches and pains The Role of the Relaxin Hormone As discussed previously on the blog, pregnant people undergo some major changes in their bodies, including producing different hormones that play various roles during pregnancy. One hormone that affects the musculoskeletal system in a pregnant person’s […]
On July 30th, the House approved to DOUBLE funding for Endometriosis. This is a HUGE win for the 1 in 10 women across the US that suffer from this hidden disease. Endometriosis can lead to missed days from work and school, chronic pelvic pain, infertility and many other chronic overlapping pain conditions. The efforts were […]
What did you discuss with your healthcare provider at your last OB-Gyn appointment? Hard truth – there’s a good chance your answer depends on your skin color. The disturbing statistics about increased COVID risks for people of color shed much needed light on systemic injustice in our healthcare system; but you may not realize the […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! Curious about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? Read on. You’ve probably already considered a visit to your primary care doctor and your gynecologist. But what about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? About 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the US, usually between the ages of 45 and […]
