Tag: pelvic floor physical therapy

Yoga, Pilates & Pelvic Floor, Safe Practices for Pain Relief

Yoga, Pilates & Pelvic Floor, Safe Practices for Pain Relief

Pelvic health is an essential yet often overlooked part of overall well-being. Discomfort in the pelvic region can affect daily movement, posture, confidence, and quality of life. Whether caused by stress, postpartum changes, sedentary lifestyle, or muscular imbalance, pelvic pain requires a gentle, informed, and consistent approach to healing. This is where mindful movement practices […]

Pelvic Pain and Trauma: How PT Can Help

Pelvic Pain and Trauma: How PT Can Help

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 […]

Understanding Gastroparesis and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Understanding Gastroparesis and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

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 […]

Treating Bloating and Abdominal Distension: a Multi-Disciplinary Team

Treating Bloating and Abdominal Distension: a Multi-Disciplinary Team

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 Pre/Post Operative Prolapse Surgeries

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Pre/Post Operative Prolapse Surgeries

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 […]

Non-Surgical Treatments for Provoked Vulvodynia

Non-Surgical Treatments for Provoked Vulvodynia

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 […]