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 for stress urinary incontinence. What is stress urinary incontinence (SUI)? 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 include: How is endometriosis diagnosed? Endometriosis can typically be diagnosed 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 their sexuality, and feeling pleasantly surprised to see an episode 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 vagina” and asking you to “build kegels into your daily 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 or posterior vaginal wall, prolonged pushing during childbirth (accompanied by 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 connections and let you know what to look out for 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 physical therapy for several conditions, but for the purposes of 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 section in the United States. A c-section is a major Read more…
Men, women, and people of all genders and sexuality can experience difficulty achieving orgasm. Orgasms and pleasure are complex. They are experiences that can be influenced by the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, mood, hormones, past experiences/trauma, mental health, body image, psychological well being, relationships, stress, sleep, nutrition, and much more. Read more…
One of the biggest physical issues facing adults in our modern world can be summed up in three words: low back pain. Low back pain is a multifactorial issue which can occur due to problems with muscle, joints, nerves, and poor mechanics with exercise. Pain is also impacted by stress, Read more…