How Can Pelvic Organ Prolapse Be Prevented and Treated?
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs descend over time with gravity and most women have a degree of organ prolapse. The...
Understanding the Impact of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction on Female Athletes
As the mother of three competitive athletes, I have spent many long hours as a spectator, witnessing firsthand the effects sports has on...
Get to the Bottom of "Dead Butt Syndrome"
Weakness in the glutes or buttocks muscles has recently gained attention as "Dead Butt Syndrome". What exactly is it and how is it...
The Great Debate: To Kegel or Not to Kegel?
Do Kegels really help? How often have you been told that doing Kegels is the answer to your problems? And how do you know if you are even...
Train Your Bladder to Hold More
How many women do you know that stop at every bathroom they pass or interrupt an exercise class or run to use the bathroom? Urinary...
Prepare for the "Extreme Sport" of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Women are having babies later in life compared to our ancestors. With increasing maternal age and sedentary lifestyles, there is a...
Diastasis Recti: How to Prevent and Treat Abdominal Separation
Diastasis recti abdominus (DRA) is a separation of the rectus abdominus along the linea alba, typically measured in finger widths and...
Healing Chronic Myofascial Pain
Recently I was made aware of a viewpoint when discussing Pain Awareness Month with a patient. She claimed that being aware of her pain...
Boost Your Immune System With Three Simple Steps
Spending time indoors can be a threat to our immune system, whether you live in a hot climate and are spending more time in air...
How to Loosen Tight Hip Flexors: Top Three Solutions
The hip flexor muscles are a group of muscles located in the front of each hip and act to flex (bend) and externally rotate the hip and...
