Let’s Talk Pelvic Health
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The Admittedly Confusing World of Prostatitis and the Pelvic Floor
One of the consequences of not talking about pelvic health as a key component of broader men’s health, is delayed seeking of care and a higher risk of overlooking treatable conditions. For chronic pelvic pain issues, the search for a diagnosis and helpful treatment plan can be confusing to put it mildly. It can be…
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Vaginoplasty Tips & Tricks
Preparing for surgery and beyond can be overwhelming and honestly, scary. In addition to asking all the questions, it can be helpful to have a short list of pre- and post-surgical tips and tricks on hand to help you navigate this life changing event from the perspective of a pelvic floor physical therapist.
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Spoiler Alert: Sex Should NOT Hurt
Access to sex education is notoriously inadequate, but even if we disregard the limited scope and availability already present, there’s one element that, while seemingly simple, rarely gets any airtime in the sex ed conversations we are having. It’s a topic that can affect people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. It’s a topic…
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The Importance of Prehab for Vaginoplasties
We’re going to talk more soon about pelvic health care after bottom surgery, but let’s first take some time to discuss the benefits of working with a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist before your surgery. For this article we will be focusing on vaginoplasty, the surgical creation of an internal canal from penis, colon, peritoneum, or
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Diaphragmatic Breathing and the Pelvic Floor
The diaphragm and the pelvic floor are designed to function as a team to regulate pressure in our abdomen and give us stability as we move. When you take a deep breath, the diaphragm moves down towards the pelvic floor, allowing the lungs to expand. At the same time, the pelvic floor mirrors the diaphragm’s motion…