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Pain at the tailbone can be a real pain in the butt. The tailbone, called the coccyx, attaches at the base of the sacrum and typically consists of 3 to 5 moveable segments. For some individuals, one or more segments may be fused. The tailbone is roughly a third of the size of your pinky…
For various reasons, many women wait until they’re in their 30’s before starting a family. This society shift over the last few decades has lead to women having children later in life. Fertility declines with age and as strange as it may sound, a pregnancy in women over age 35 is called a ‘geriatric pregnancy.’…
Endometriosis is a condition that can affect 10-15% of women between the ages of 15 to 49. It can start as early as the onset of menses and may not even resolve with menopause. In this condition, endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This includes places such as the ovaries, intestines, and in the…
TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. Understanding what they mean by “high-value” vs “low-value” treatment can help us see the direction healthcare payers…
Dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is experienced by 75% of women according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is a common problem among post-menopausal women and can affect 10-28% of the population in a lifetime. Symptoms Women may report a burning and/or throbbing pain with penetration before, during, and/or after intercourse. Women…