Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Articles
Do you ever feel you’re peeing during sex? If you have, it may create embarrassment, less interest in having sex, struggling to reach orgasm, or even put a strain on your relationship. The good news is, we know why this is happening to you- and your pelvic floor is to blame! If you’re tired of peeing during sex and ready to enjoy sex again, keep reading to learn how to solve your pelvic floor problem!
Pain with sex is incredibly common, yet many women are told to simply “relax” or “use more lube” instead of getting real answers. Conditions like overactive pelvic floor muscles, vaginismus, vulvodynia, scar tissue, and vaginal dryness can all contribute to painful intercourse. The good news is that pelvic floor physical therapy can help identify the root cause and guide you toward pain-free sex.
One of the most common questions we get in the clinic is “Should I be wearing a belly band during pregnancy?”. Pregnancy creates a lot of demand on your body to support the extra weight of your growing baby.
Did you recently have a vaginal birth and were told you tore during delivery?? You may have returned home with your newborn and received little instruction on how to best approach perineal tearing treatment. No need to worry, we have you covered! Read below for a few helpful tips on how to help with perineal tearing treatment from a Pelvic Floor Specialist!
Did you recently have a vaginal birth and were told you tore during delivery?? You may have returned home with your newborn and received little instruction on how to best approach perineal tearing treatment. No need to worry, we have you covered! Read below for a few helpful tips on how to help with perineal tearing treatment from a Pelvic Floor Specialist!
Congratulations, you have a baby on the way, but are you curious what the best pregnancy exercises are?! You have a clear understanding of what might be on the market for a Midwife or OBGYN, hitting the stores for some maternity clothes, and maybe even starting to plan out what the nursery will look like! What you might be still searching for is the best pregnancy exercises for a strong pregnancy that will set you up for success. If you’re ready to optimize your strength during pregnancy, labor, and delivery- look no further because after reading below you will understand the best pregnancy exercises to workout safely and confidently through each trimester!
Being a mom is a physically demanding task! We quickly learn how to do tasks while simultaneously holding our babies. It is easy to fall into less than ideal positions while doing this, which can lead to increased pressure on the pelvic floor. The increased pressure is not healthy and can feel like heaviness or pressure in the vagina. So what is the best way to carry our babies?
Did you know that Interstitial Cystitis has recently been classified as a chronic pain condition instead of a bladder disease? Research shows that Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can significantly decrease pain and urinary symptoms, as well as improve daily function for people with IC.