Vaginismus and vulvodynia are two conditions that significantly impact a woman’s sexual health and overall well-being. These conditions can lead to pain, discomfort, and emotional distress, affecting both physical and mental health. We will explore the definitions, causes, symptoms, and…
Dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, is a condition that affects a significant number of individuals, particularly women. It refers to persistent or recurrent genital pain during or after sexual activity. This discomfort can occur in any part of the genital area,…
Back pain is a common ailment, and among its many causes, sacral-iliac joint dysfunction is a significant but often overlooked contributor. The sacral-iliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine, to the iliac…
Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings profound changes to a woman's body. Alongside the joy and anticipation, many expecting mothers also experience discomfort, particularly in the pelvic region. Sacroiliac (SI) belts are a tool in managing pelvic pain during…
The hymen is a thin tissue that lines and sometimes covers the vaginal opening in females. This tissue varies in thickness, shape and elasticity between women. Having an opening in the hymen is critical for the menstrual flow. An imperforate…
When someone comes into physical therapy for back pain, we as physical therapists need to think beyond just back pain. Often, a patient will come in and say that they had" failed PT" or that "PT didn’t help". I wonder…
Tailbone and pelvic pain or coccydynia is a common type of pelvic pain. People with tailbone pain often have increased pain with sitting and with transitioning from sitting to standing. While the tailbone is designed to tolerate about 10% of…
All of us experience pain from time to time. In fact, low back pain and joint pain are consistently the top 5 reasons people visit their doctor. Unless there was a specific reason, most of the time, pain doesn’t occur…
Let's break down what Pelvic Floor Muscle over activity might look like. This can be a confusing issue and depending on what type of doctor you see, the answer might be different. If you have pelvic floor muscle over activity,…
How do you know if you need a pelvic floor physical therapist? The answers to this will be different for every person. Let's start by asking, what are you experiencing? What are you having difficulty with? What is your goal?…
