PFD and Headaches
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a condition that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue in the pelvic region become weak, tight, or otherwise impaired. PFD can cause a wide range of symptoms, including urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction. In some cases, PFD may also be associated with headaches. Research suggests that […]
TMJ Correlation with the Pelvic Floor
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and pelvic floor dysfunction are two medical conditions that may not seem to have any connection at first glance. However, recent research has revealed a possible link between the two, as patients with TMJ may also experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that affects the joint […]
Common Bad Bladder Habits
Do not limit your overall fluid intake. Most people think that if they drink more fluids, they will urinate and leak more. The problem with this is that decreasing fluids will cause your urine to be more concentrated, which will irritate the lining of the bladder and cause you to feel more urgency and potentially […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic pain is one of the most common diagnoses we see here at Magic City Physical Therapy. We wanted to highlight this diagnosis today and give you more information about how pelvic floor therapy can help. Pelvic pain is more common in females than males. More than ½ of women who have chronic pelvic […]
What is a good Pelvic Floor PT session like? (evaluation)
Considering that pelvic floor physical therapy is becoming more “normalized” , it is important for patients, clinicians, and physical therapists to understand what a quality physical therapy session is like. Here is our best answer to “what is a good pelvic floor PT session like?” Evaluation Appointment The evaluation appointment should last at least 60 […]
Can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Be Causing My Low Back Pain?
Low back pain (LBP) is a condition of pain to the lumbar spine with or without symptoms radiating down the legs. The link between LBP and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), particularly in women, is becoming more evident in research. Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when the muscles that comprise the pelvic floor become uncoordinated which […]
How Stress and Diet Relate to Pelvic Pain
Ever been in a foreign country and tried to order off of a long, complicated, alien looking menu? Did you use hand signals to describe the dish you wanted? Did you whip out your phone and hope Google has the answers? And, in the end, did you just close your eyes and trust that what […]