Category: Women’s Health

The Perfect Match

The Perfect Match

The Perfect Match: Treating Your Pelvic Floor and Jaw at the Same Time The pelvic floor and the jaw may seem unrelated, but these two areas are more connected than previously thought. Bone, soft tissue, and nerve connections make the jaw and pelvic floor close partners, which can lead to dysfunction in these areas being […]

TMJ, Women's Health
Female Athlete Triad

A Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad

A Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad The female athlete triad (“the triad”) is a serious and often missed condition that can affect women and girls who exercise and participate in sports. It involves three interconnected components: low energy availability, abnormal menstruation, and poor bone health. Together, these three issues can wreak havoc […]

Sports Medicine, Women's Health
Self-Care Isn't Selfish

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Prioritizing Health During Women’s Health Month Prioritize You: A Women’s Guide to Whole-Body Wellness In the hustle of daily life, many women find themselves in the role of caregiver—nurturing families, supporting friends, and juggling careers. But too often, they do it at the expense of their health. Here’s the truth: Self-care isn’t […]

Women's Health
Kegels: The Pros and Cons

Kegels: The Pros and Cons

Kegels: The Pros and Cons Kegel exercises, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, are often recommended for women to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting the bladder, uterus, and rectum, and they also affect sexual function. As a women’s health physical therapist, I often encounter patients seeking advice […]

Women's Health
Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection?

Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection?

Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection?  If you are going through menopause and have suddenly experienced shoulder stiffness and pain, you are not alone. There is growing evidence of a connection between menopause and the development of frozen shoulder. Menopause and Frozen Shoulder: What’s the Connection? What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a […]

Aging, Women's Health
360 Breathing and Pregnancy

360 Breathing and Pregnancy

360 Breathing and Pregnancy             Pregnancy is a time of incredible change and growth for a woman’s body. As a woman’s uterus expands and her baby grows, her body must adapt to support the increased weight and changed center of gravity. With all these changes happening, it is no wonder that many women experience discomfort […]

Women's Health