Category: Women’s Health

Pregnant? Prep for Labor with Jaw Exercises

Pregnant? Prep for Labor with Jaw Exercises

Pregnant? Prep for Labor with Jaw Exercises No two pregnancies are alike. Labor and delivery experiences are unique to every person, too. Conditions can change unexpectedly, and preparation is key. Prepping for birth often involves practicing breathing techniques, learning positioning strategies, exercising consistently, and studying the stages of labor. But there’s another activity that is […]

Women's Health
Fell on Your Tailbone? It Matters to Your Pelvic Floor Therapist

Fell on Your Tailbone?

Fell on Your Tailbone? It Matters to Your Pelvic Floor Therapist Pelvic floor therapists provide essential care to those struggling with pelvic pain and bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. The tailbone (also known as the coccyx) is often thought to act exclusively as part of the low back, rather than the pelvic floor. However, the […]

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