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This weeks focus is on pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) which is basically what it sounds like. It’s not fully understood by science but it’s believed that a back up in the circulatory system within the pelvic cavity occurs. It is more common after pregnancy. The veins in the pelvis have an overflow of blood and…
May is pelvic pain awareness month. This month our clinic will feature blogs about various pelvic pain conditions. What is Pelvic Pain? Pelvic pain is the generic term given to any pain within the abdomen and pelvis. Pain can refer to the lower back, buttocks and/or thighs. This term encompasses a vast number of medical…
Whether you had a C-section or a natural birth, there has been increasing societal pressure to lose the baby weight weeks after delivery in the western world. Traditionally many women rest for the first 3-5 weeks with copious support from family and friends. In some cultures this is still practiced in places such as southeast…
Healthcare professionals are beginning to change their traditionally one-size-fits-all approach to one that’s more targeted to each patient’s needs. When you go to physical therapy for hip pain, for example, your treatment plan isn’t necessarily going to be identical to the patient with the same diagnosis on the next treatment table. Instead, physical therapists acknowledge…
Urinary incontinence, musculoskeletal pain, prolapse, and separation of abdominals are some conditions prevalent in the postpartum period that challenge the return to running. In running forums, I often encounter women discussing this topic. I have read opinions and advice amongst runners often recommending to push through training and races “like they did”, even in late pregnancy or soon…