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5 Ways Strength Training Benefits your Pelvic Health

By Julia Rosenthal Pelvic Health Physical Therapist People suffering from pelvic pain are often told to avoid strength training to help alleviate a wide range of symptoms like pelvic pain, prolapse, incontinence, constipation and more. This messaging fosters an increased fear of movement, sense of disability, and overall decrease in a person’s ability to navigate their environment. Being able to load our bodies is an essential part of daily life. […]

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Let’s Talk about Pelvic Pain

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By Lexi Burtman Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Most of us have basic knowledge of what to do when we get a sore throat, headache or back pain, yet we often don’t know what to do when we experience pelvic pain. First, we need to understand what pelvic pain is and how to describe it. Vaginal burning, pelvic discomfort while sitting, and pain with penetration all result in a general diagnosis

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How Vaginal Dilators Work & What They Do

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By Amanda Olson DPT, PRPC Vaginal dilators, also referred to as trainers, are a helpful tool to train both the body and the brain to tolerate pain free penetration. For vagina owners with scar tissue, adhesions, post-cancer vaginal stenosis, vaginal atrophy and agenesis, the dilators can be used to provide a gentle stretch for improvement in elongation and width of the vaginal canal, as well as improvements in mobility and elasticity

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Pelvic Pain

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Pelvic Pain Assessment Food & Symptom Tracker Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) About Pain in/around the area of the coccyx, also called the tailbone Potential Causes Childbirth Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Poor posture Ageing Being overweight/underweight Infection/cancer (Both very rare) Symptoms Pain when pressure is applied to the tailbone Immediate and severe pain when moving from sitting to standing position Pain during bowel movements Pain during sex Deep ache in the

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