Let’s Talk Pelvic Health
Vulvodynia
Today’s topic is an important one. Ok, true, I think all pelvic floor topics are important, but this one has a special place in my pelvic-floor-loving heart. The topic? Vulvodynia.
Opening the Pelvis During Birth
Typically when we see birth scenes in tv shows and movies, the person is on their back and screaming. The birth process looks scary and out of control. Seeing a pelvic health occupational or physical therapy that is educated in birth preparation before you give birth can give you the information you need for a…
Pediatric Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) 101
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a fairly common finding in infants and young children in which urine flows the wrong direction up towards the bladder. While VUR can vary in severity and cause, it is always important to set good habits at home and know how best to monitor and respond to symptoms when they appear.
Pelvic Health Book Recommendations
Ok, so this is a fun one! We’re going to start a running list of all of the books we recommend to our own patients (and friends and family and neighbors and random people on the seat next to us… If there’s one thing pelvic health providers love talking about, it’s a good pelvic health…
Dyssynergic Defecation: When the Gates Close at the Wrong Time
The topic of today’s post is a form of constipation that I find particularly important: dyssynergic defecation. Important because it is far more common than many realize (studies suggest that dyssynergic defecation accounts for a quarter or more of constipation cases and is likely underdiagnosed), affects persons of all ages, and requires intervention from a…