Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month Each May, Pelvic Pain Awareness Month highlights a chronic condition that affects millions, yet remains stubbornly under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Often relegated to the margins of medical discourse, pelvic pain disproportionately affects women and marginalized populations—disrupting daily life with physical discomfort, emotional distress, and systemic dismissal. Most Prevalent Pelvic Health…

Is Accidental Bowel Leakage a form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Is Accidental Bowel Leakage a form of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

What is Accidental Bowel Leakage? Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) — the unintentional loss of stool or gas — is a distressing but surprisingly common condition that affects nearly 6% of younger women and up to 15% of older women in the U.S. It is a form of pelvic floor dysfunction which leads to incontinence or…

Why Smart Runners Stretch and Cross-Train

Why Smart Runners Stretch and Cross-Train

Once you’ve fallen in love with running, it’s easy to convince yourself that the only thing that matters is logging more miles. But experienced athletes and scientists at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) in Greenville, South Carolina, say otherwise. According to their research and coaching, the key to running well—and running…

What is Acupressure for the Pelvis?

What is Acupressure for the Pelvis?

As America reckons with the fallout of an opioid epidemic, many are turning to time-honored, non-pharmacological therapies. Among them, acupressure—a healing art rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—is emerging as a clinically backed and accessible approach to managing pain and stress. What is Acupressure? Acupressure, often called “acupuncture without needles,” involves applying targeted pressure to…