News-Medical.Net recently posted an article about the University of South Australia’s study that identified four important pain concepts that can help with pain management and recovery. The short version is that relearning about our chronic pain and what is causing it... read more
Pelvic Pain falls under the umbrella of Pelvic floor Dysfunction and affects millions of women worldwide. Where the list of symptoms seems to be ever-growing and the causes are not always understood, finding relief can be an overwhelmingly frustrating experience. As... read more
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month According to Pelvic Pain.org, 25 million Americans and 25% of the world’s population suffer from chronic pelvic pain. Often silently due either to stigma around the pelvic region or lack of/access to health care. What does... read more
When we hurt, we naturally brace against the pain, contracting our muscles. Chronic muscular contraction can cause or contribute to pain. Worrying over our condition and the pain we experience can cause high levels of stress and anxiety, which interferes with... read more
Most Certainly. As many of my blog posts are, this one was sparked by my own experience of my pelvic floor’s reaction to two weeks’ worth of coughing. I was the lucky recipient of a chest cold that was shared over Christmas. I only leaked a couple of times during the... read more
In our hectic daily lives, it can be all to easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Here are some easy – and some not so easy – practice suggestions and/or New Year Intentions for 2024! 1. Get enough sleep. Many of us are sleep deprived which affects mood,... read more
No, it can’t. But why? We’ve been told for decades that Kegels will strengthen and fix our pelvic floor issues. But even if performed correctly (which they often are not) just continually contracting a few muscles won’t fix the global* issue. In some cases, they can... read more
Global Yoga Therapy Day is a day celebrated annually with the intention of raising awareness of yoga therapy while promoting health and well-being. Most of us have heard that the practice of yoga is good for us. It improves flexibility, strength, coordination... read more
As a pelvic health holistic wellness professional, I am no stranger to stories of women unable to make it to the bathroom in time, or experiencing random leaking as they go through their day. I am also no stranger to my own pelvic floor issues. Today was my day to... read more
Anxiety is something any one of us can experience at any time in our lives, when things become stressful or overwhelming. For many this is situational, and feelings of anxiety will pass when the circumstances causing the distress end. For many more, anxiety is a... read more
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. Learn these simple practices to begin to bring balance back to your pelvic floor.
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