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Pelvic Pain- People are not always comfortable admitting that they suffer from pain in the pelvis or genitalia region. However, pelvic pain can be debilitating and not only effect intimacy but can interfere with everyday activities such as sitting, standing, or eliminating their bladder and bowels. There is no need to suffer in silence, you can receive treatment for this and learn ways to manage and/or resolve your symptoms. Diagnoses such as vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, chronic prostatitis, levator ani syndrome, vaginismus, pudendal neuralgia, rectal pain, and endometriosis can all be treated with success to see improvements in your life.
Low Back Pain/ Sacroiliac Joint Pain- Back pain is the most common cause of missed work days and the leading cause of job-related disability. Often people have received physical therapy for back pain, only to have it return a short time later. At times, patients have worked their “core muscles” only to have their pain remain the same or even worsen. What many people don’t know is that there are a variety of muscles that are considered “core muscles.” Certain exercises will strengthen some large core muscles in the back that only cause more compression. What they need to do is strengthen the smaller core muscles that stabilize the spine and sacroiliac joint. Using ultrasound imaging is a wonderful way to see what these smaller core muscles are doing and retrain them appropriately. Once you are able to contract these muscles properly, there is a training program that will further strengthen your entire body and core so you can return to activities in your life that you enjoy!
Coccyx Pain- The coccyx is the bone at the very bottom of your spine. The coccyx is not very large, however, this bone can cause immense pain and make it almost impossible to sit if you suffer from coccydynia (or coccygodynia). Coccydynia can begin after a fall onto your buttocks, following childbirth, or sometimes just begin for no known reason. The muscles and ligaments that attach to the coccyx can then become irritated and cause further pain by pulling the coccyx forward. Skilled physical therapy addressing these muscles, ligaments, and the fascial tissues that surround the coccyx can decrease the pain associated with this bone and allow you to sit and move pain-free again!
Bowel Conditions- Fecal incontinence and chronic constipation are both issues that are caused by colorectal dysfunction. Both of these can cause immense psychosocial issues as well as physical issues for the person that suffers from this. However, not many people admit to their doctor they are suffering. Only 1 in 33 people who suffer from fecal incontinence admit they have a problem to their doctor! It is rare to find a clinician who knows how to address this. Most people are surprised that physical therapy can help these patients. By addressing the anal sphincters, abdominal scarring, and the pelvic floor muscles, colorectal function can be dramatically improved, thus changing the life of someone who has suffered with these diagnoses for years.
Bladder Conditions- There are often misconceptions that we are told throughout life regarding the urinary system. “Having urinary leakage just happens as you age,” is one of the most common ones that is told. Additionally, how many commercials do you see for urinary leakage products when you watch the television at night? Urinary dysfunction is a large money-maker for the drug companies as well as companies that sell urinary protection products! There are many different symptoms people may have with urinary dysfunction; urinary urgency, frequency, leakage, or hesitancy. These symptoms stem from different problems with the pelvic floor muscles and the bladder. By treating muscle dysfunction in the pelvic floor, addressing fascial restrictions around the bladder, and creating a bladder retraining program, it is possible to regain control over urinary issues!
Post-Cancer treatment- Cancer is such an overwhelming, emotional, and exhausting experience. Surgeries completed and treatments performed to prevent the cancer from returning wreaks havoc on the body. There can be numerous side effects depending on where the surgery and treatment had to be performed. Some side effects can be in a very personal area and include vaginal stenosis, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, back pain, and muscle weakness among others. Having a therapist that knows how to treat patients after cancer can make a difference in recovering from these issues so that you can live your life to the fullest!
Pre and Post-Partum conditions- Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life! The changes that the body goes through in order to create and carry a new life is amazing! However, this can cause changes that result in pain for the mom. Back and sacroiliac joint pain can start during pregnancy or after delivery due to weaknesses that develop in the core muscles. Pain in the shoulders, arms, and neck can occur from feeding baby and carrying the baby a lot. The abdominal muscles can separate during pregnancy forming what is called a diastasis rectus which compromises back and pelvic stability. Receiving care from a properly trained physical therapist can help in all of these conditions, as well as help mom get the strength and stability back into her body so she can feel more like her pre-baby self!
Low Back Pain/ Sacroiliac Joint Pain- Back pain is the most common cause of missed work days and the leading cause of job-related disability. Often people have received physical therapy for back pain, only to have it return a short time later. At times, patients have worked their “core muscles” only to have their pain remain the same or even worsen. What many people don’t know is that there are a variety of muscles that are considered “core muscles.” Certain exercises will strengthen some large core muscles in the back that only cause more compression. What they need to do is strengthen the smaller core muscles that stabilize the spine and sacroiliac joint. Using ultrasound imaging is a wonderful way to see what these smaller core muscles are doing and retrain them appropriately. Once you are able to contract these muscles properly, there is a training program that will further strengthen your entire body and core so you can return to activities in your life that you enjoy!
Coccyx Pain- The coccyx is the bone at the very bottom of your spine. The coccyx is not very large, however, this bone can cause immense pain and make it almost impossible to sit if you suffer from coccydynia (or coccygodynia). Coccydynia can begin after a fall onto your buttocks, following childbirth, or sometimes just begin for no known reason. The muscles and ligaments that attach to the coccyx can then become irritated and cause further pain by pulling the coccyx forward. Skilled physical therapy addressing these muscles, ligaments, and the fascial tissues that surround the coccyx can decrease the pain associated with this bone and allow you to sit and move pain-free again!
Bowel Conditions- Fecal incontinence and chronic constipation are both issues that are caused by colorectal dysfunction. Both of these can cause immense psychosocial issues as well as physical issues for the person that suffers from this. However, not many people admit to their doctor they are suffering. Only 1 in 33 people who suffer from fecal incontinence admit they have a problem to their doctor! It is rare to find a clinician who knows how to address this. Most people are surprised that physical therapy can help these patients. By addressing the anal sphincters, abdominal scarring, and the pelvic floor muscles, colorectal function can be dramatically improved, thus changing the life of someone who has suffered with these diagnoses for years.
Bladder Conditions- There are often misconceptions that we are told throughout life regarding the urinary system. “Having urinary leakage just happens as you age,” is one of the most common ones that is told. Additionally, how many commercials do you see for urinary leakage products when you watch the television at night? Urinary dysfunction is a large money-maker for the drug companies as well as companies that sell urinary protection products! There are many different symptoms people may have with urinary dysfunction; urinary urgency, frequency, leakage, or hesitancy. These symptoms stem from different problems with the pelvic floor muscles and the bladder. By treating muscle dysfunction in the pelvic floor, addressing fascial restrictions around the bladder, and creating a bladder retraining program, it is possible to regain control over urinary issues!
Post-Cancer treatment- Cancer is such an overwhelming, emotional, and exhausting experience. Surgeries completed and treatments performed to prevent the cancer from returning wreaks havoc on the body. There can be numerous side effects depending on where the surgery and treatment had to be performed. Some side effects can be in a very personal area and include vaginal stenosis, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, back pain, and muscle weakness among others. Having a therapist that knows how to treat patients after cancer can make a difference in recovering from these issues so that you can live your life to the fullest!
Pre and Post-Partum conditions- Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life! The changes that the body goes through in order to create and carry a new life is amazing! However, this can cause changes that result in pain for the mom. Back and sacroiliac joint pain can start during pregnancy or after delivery due to weaknesses that develop in the core muscles. Pain in the shoulders, arms, and neck can occur from feeding baby and carrying the baby a lot. The abdominal muscles can separate during pregnancy forming what is called a diastasis rectus which compromises back and pelvic stability. Receiving care from a properly trained physical therapist can help in all of these conditions, as well as help mom get the strength and stability back into her body so she can feel more like her pre-baby self!