Women’s Health Checklist: Annual Tips for Health & Wellness May is Women’s Health Month! Women are often caretakers of others and it is critical to care for yourself too. It is common for women to put their needs behind the needs of other family members. It is important to prioritize women’s health which encompasses physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. May is a great reminder that women need […]
Women's HealthExploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy Is it Right for You? What is Craniosacral Therapy? CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve overall health. CST was developed by Osteopathic Physician, John E. Upledger after extensive clinical […]
Chronic PainStretching for Pelvic Pain: Optimal Men’s Health Includes a Well-functioning Pelvic Floor Many people think that pelvic floor physical therapy is for just women after they have children to help them regain control over their bladder. While it is true that many women find improved control over their bladder with pelvic floor physical therapy, […]
Men's HealthPain at the sacroiliac joint is a common problem that affects 25% of people with low back pain. See the diagram below. I will help you to figure out if your pelvic floor dysfunction is causing Sacroiliac Joint Pain (SIJ). Causes of SIJ pain Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction can be caused by many things. Most […]
Women's HealthBody Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of great change for the mother’s body. Postural changes in pregnancy can happen overnight. As the fetus grows in size, the demands on the mother’s body increase. The center of mass of the mother’s body moves forward. The body needs to compensate to keep standing upright. Above […]
Women's Health[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Would Biofeedback Training Help You? Could you benefit from a biofeedback training session? Let’s try something; try doing a Kegel. Do you know if you are activating your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that perform a kegel) correctly? Are you certain you […]
Women's HealthPregnancy changes your body Pregnancy can bring about great changes to a female’s structure and alignment. The female’s body changes to accommodate the quickly growing fetus inside. These changes to our body often persist through the post-partum period. If these changes to our body’s structure are not addressed through exercise and bodywork, problems can […]
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Women's HealthChances are you or someone you know has IBS or chronic pelvic pain. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder of the GI system. IBS is a functional disorder of the movement of stool through the small and large intestine.
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