Have you ever been in a yoga class, doing downward dog, just to switch positions and have the loudest and most embarrassing noise come out? Except this time it’s not from the backside, but from your vag? You may have Read more…
Sometimes on referrals for pelvic floor physical therapy, patients will see the shorthand “SUI” and wonder, what the heck it is and if it can be fixed. Wonder no more! Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into SUI which stands Read more…
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis (endo) is a condition in which cells similar to those lining the uterus grow OUTSIDE of the uterus (rude, right?). Endo can grow on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, or the intestines. Common symptoms of endo Read more…
It seems every other day, we are seeing a new patient diagnosed with vaginismus, many of whom are in their late teens and early twenties. I remember watching Sex Education on Netflix, a show about British teens exploring sex and Read more…
If you identify as a woman, you have likely heard of kegels. As you read this right now, you may be flashing back at articles using cues like “imagine sucking a blueberry with a straw, but the straw is your Read more…
What is a rectocele? A rectocele is a condition where the tissue wall between the vagina and rectum weakens, and subsequently a bulge forms from the rectum into the vaginal opening. What causes a rectocele? Prolonged pressure on the rectum Read more…
Though we still have much to learn about the long-term effects of the Covid-19 virus, we have been able to note a significant connection between Covid and subsequent manifesting pelvic health issues. We will break down a few of these Read more…
High-waisted leggings have been a girl’s best friend for the better part of a decade. But should they be? From a Pelvic Health perspective, the answer is no, they should not be. Remember that when we talk about the pelvic Read more…
When we think of pelvic floor physical therapy, we often think about pregnant or postpartum women. But what if I told you that pelvic floor physical therapy isn’t *just* for women? In fact, many men would benefit from pelvic floor Read more…
Can you imagine getting a major surgery and then not being referred to physical therapy after to rehab your body? You don’t have to. This is the reality for every birthing person who has had or is having a cesarean Read more…