It’s most likely pelvic girdle pain (PGP) if you’re trying to go about your day, but every time you move, a nagging pain in your lower back or front of your pelvis keeps you from doing what you need. It can be seriously inconvenient — not only does it affect everyday activities like standing upContinue Reading »
Are you suffering from a prolapsed bladder? If so, you might find it reassuring to hear that prolapse of the bladder is quite common and affects 2-3% of the female population. It’s estimated that around three million women in the United States alone suffer from this condition; however, many are unaware they have it andContinue Reading »
Have you been experiencing some abdominal pain recently? Are you unsure what might be causing it and, more importantly, how to make it disappear? If so, you’re not alone. Abdominal pain is a common symptom that many women experience at one time or another in their lives. However, figuring out the cause can feel dauntingContinue Reading »
As women, we know that our bodies are capable of incredible things – but with all that power comes the possibility of complications. One of those complications is uterine prolapse, a condition where the womb descends into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Though it may be uncomfortable to talk about, it’sContinue Reading »
Are you worried about developing a pelvic hernia?Do you have persistent pelvic floor discomfort – or have you been told that a hernia may cause pelvic pain, yet you don’t know what that means?If so, then this blog post is for you. It’s natural to feel concerned when you hear about unfamiliar medical conditions, especiallyContinue Reading »
Have you heard other women talking about “Kegels” (and wondering whether you should be doing them too)?Kegel exercises may sound more like something that you do in the gym rather than something you do while you’re standing in line at the grocery store or lying on the couch.But the truth is you can do themContinue Reading »
Women who experience issues with a “hypertonic pelvic floor” have pelvic floor muscles in constant contraction.This contraction causes discomfort and pain, but it can also lead to problems with having sex, bowel and urinary incontinence, as well as many other symptoms.In addition, the condition can affect all genders and all ages. But the good newsContinue Reading »
Do you have pain in your lower abdomen?Are you worried that you might have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?You’re not alone. More than a million women across the US develop the condition yearly, with almost 100,000 becoming infertile due to the infection.We most commonly see the condition in women aged 15-25, although certainly not exclusively. It canContinue Reading »
Does your pelvic floor feel tense, tight, and uncomfortable all the time?Do you feel like you need to urinate every 15 minutes, day and night?If you cannot coordinate and relax your pelvic floor muscles to have regular bowel movements, urinate, or have pain-free sexual intercourse, you are more likely to have pelvic floor tension orContinue Reading »
Do you suffer from severe period cramps that stop you in your tracks?Menstrual cramps are a common, accepted occurrence that menstruating women experience every time they have a period.But what’s the science? What causes them?Scientists believe that excessive release of “prostaglandins” from the uterine lining as they prepare to shed causes menstrual cramps. While a certainContinue Reading »