What to Expect During Your Pelvic Physical Therapy Evaluation

What to Expect During Your Pelvic Physical Therapy Evaluation

Going to any new healthcare provider for the first time can be daunting. Here at Body Harmony PT we want you to feel comfortable and prepared for your first visit with us! Whether you were referred to pelvic PT by your doctor, recommended by a friend or simply heard about pelvic PT online. Here are…

Vulvodynia in a Nutshell

Vulvodynia in a Nutshell

What is vulvodynia?  Vulvodynia is defined as chronic pain in the vulvar area.  How is vulvodynia classified?  Vulvodynia can be classified based on the causative factor of its: What causes vulvodynia to develop?  Current research shows that vulvodynia is not caused by a single disease process, but rather a constellation of symptoms of several disease…

Is it a urinary tract infection or pelvic floor dysfunction?

Is it a urinary tract infection or pelvic floor dysfunction?

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) then you may be familiar with some of the not-so-great symptoms associated with it. These can include; burning with urination, increased urinary frequency and lower abdominal or pelvic pain. BUT did you know pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can include almost all of the same symptoms as…