Sciatica Impacts Women There’s no denying that having pain radiating down the leg can be incredibly debilitating. It can prevent us from comfortably walking, sitting, standing, or doing any number of our daily tasks. This sensation can even be accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness. So what is sciatica? And do hormonal changes and pregnancy […]
Spine, Women's HealthDon’t Live with Urinary Leakage Millions of people suffer from urinary incontinence. Physical therapy can help with urinary incontinence most times. The bladder holds stored urine and when ready to void it goes through the urethra. There are muscles in the wall of the bladder that contract once there is enough pressure placed on them. […]
Women's HealthHealthy Bowel Function Bowel movements help us release toxins and waste from our digestive system. Everyone has bowel movements and this can tell us a lot about our health regarding our gut and the function of our pelvic floor muscles. In healthy individuals, eliminating between 3x/week and up to 3x/day is considered normal. The consistency […]
Women's HealthIs Leaking Normal? Urinary incontinence affects over 25 million Americans annually and is twice as common in women as in men. Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause can be contributing factors to urinary incontinence, but anyone can experience incontinence. It can affect a spectrum of ages from childhood to the elderly and can even be an issue in […]
Men's Health, Women's HealthInfluences of Progesterone on Bone Density Osteoporosis manifests in adulthood, though it truly has its roots in childhood. When children are not given the basic nutrition necessary to achieve their genetic potential, osteoporosis will result. Childhood osteoporosis can be overlooked if fractures go undiagnosed. For example, nearly 80% of pediatric buckle fractures are unreported. Anthropological […]
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″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least 10% of girls and women globally. It occurs when tissue that is similar to the endometrium (lining of the uterine wall) grows outside of the uterus leading to […]
Women's Health[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Managing Constipation with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Did you know that you can manage constipation with physical therapy? Constipation is the most common GI complaint, with more than 4 million Americans affected every year. It affects […]
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