Cancer Treatments and the Pelvic Floor
Cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can have a significant impact on the pelvic floor muscles, leading to pelvic floor dysfunction. Surgery for gynecological, colorectal, or urological cancers can damage the nerves and muscles that support the pelvic organs, leading to urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. Radiation therapy […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in the Postpartum Period
Physical therapy can be very helpful for women during the postpartum period to help them recover from the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and childbirth. There are a lot of ways pelvic floor physical therapy can help! A pelvic floor physical therapist can educate you on pelvic floor exercises. Pregnancy and childbirth can weaken […]
Enhancing Fertility through Manual Pelvic Floor Therapy: Unlocking Reproductive Wellness
Fertility is a profound aspect of reproductive wellness, and for those trying to conceive, it can be an emotional and challenging journey. While there are various approaches to supporting fertility, manual pelvic floor therapy has gained recognition for its potential to enhance reproductive wellness. In this blog post, we will explore the role of manual […]
Hip Mobility Routine
Research shows that people start developing osteoarthritis, or joint wear-and-tear, as early as in their thirties. Arthritis is characterized by achy, stiff joints in the morning and after prolonged inactivity. Our society tends to be more sedentary during the day, and a prolonged sitting position can contribute to muscle shortening and joint stiffness. Movement may […]
Get Tailbone Pain Relief with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues in the pelvic region. It can be an effective treatment option for tailbone pain, also known as coccydynia, which is often caused by injury or trauma to the coccyx (tailbone) or the surrounding muscles and tissues. This […]
Physical Therapy After Abdominoplasty
Plastic surgery is one of the most commonly done procedures in the United States, yet many do not take steps to ensure the best possible post-operative care. More than 15 million cosmetic surgery procedures are performed each year. Physical therapy after any kind of surgical procedure is a necessary step to help your healing. Here […]
Why Women with C-sections Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Too
By Erica Mitchell, PT, DPT One of the most common things I hear from friends when they find out I treat pelvic floor dysfunction is “I’m so glad I had a c-section; I’ve saved my pelvic floor!” It’s my favorite time to ruin the party and educate them on how they need pelvic floor therapy […]
Why PT Hasn’t Worked for You Yet
Are you dealing with pain and haven’t been able to solve it yet? Have you tried everything from massage all the way through to injections and pain killers? What about physical therapy? Have you been to a clinic only to find that it didn’t help and that you really didn’t improve as much as you […]