Most people have heard about pelvic floor strengthening exercises, aka Kegels, but what many people do not know about is the importance of, and strategies to, relax the pelvic floor. An overly tense pelvic floor can cause both discomfort and dysfunction. Pelvic floor relaxation techniques can relieve tension, improve pelvic health, and address issues including…
Read MoreThe fourth trimester can be a “brutiful” (Beautiful + Brutal) time, especially for c-section moms. After what may seem like an eternity of carrying your baby on the inside, finally getting to hold them can send you into nirvana. However, simultaneously, your hormones and sleep are all over the place, you are recovering from a …
Read MorePelvic organ prolapse, when one or more of the organs located in the pelvic area fall below their normal position they can often bulge into the vagina. Thankfully, this isn’t a life-threatening condition. But it can be a life-altering condition that has numerous negative impacts on a woman’s physical and mental wellness. Women with this…
Read MoreOh, morning sickness: that infamous pregnancy symptom that can make expecting mothers feel totally lousy! Unfortunately, nausea and vomiting impacts most pregnant women at some point, although the severity, duration, and frequency can vary a lot between individuals. While some women only report mild and short-lived symptoms, some women experience such severe nausea and…
Read MoreHave you been thinking about seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist for help with things such as pelvic pain or pregnancy and postpartum care? If so, you might be wondering what to expect from your treatment. Of all the services we offer, manual therapy is probably the one we get the most questions about! …
Read MoreOther effective strategies for managing bladder urgency In addition to bladder retraining techniques, there are other things you can do to manage bladder urgency symptoms. At our Bethesda and McLean physical therapy clinics, we’ve helped hundreds of men and women find relief by using these simple strategies! Stay well-hydrated. This might seem a bit counterintuitive….
Read MoreDo you frequently experience a sudden, uncontrollable urge to pee? Are you constantly going to the bathroom “just in case,” or always looking for the nearest restroom wherever you go? Are you embarrassed by unintentional bladder leaks? If any of these challenges sound familiar, you might be living with urinary urge incontinence. Let’s talk about…
Read MoreLet’s start with some good news: Health care as a whole has made tremendous strides in cancer screening, treatment, and prevention. In the past few decades, we’ve seen five-year survival rates steadily improving and even saw a decline in U.S. cancer death rates by nearly 30%! That said, cancer is still a major individual and…
Read MoreIf you’re a woman, when was the last time you looked at your vulva? This might sound like a strange question, but in talking to my female patients, I’ve discovered that women most don’t perform vulvar self-examinations often enough…if at all! (By the way, many people use the terms vulva and vagina interchangeably. In actuality,…
Read MoreAs common as pelvic floor disorders are—about one in every three or four women will experience some type of pelvic floor dysfunction in their lifetime—they aren’t always top of mind when women struggle with pelvic health issues. And women are not the only ones who suffer from pelvic health issues, men and children can suffer…
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