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…

Pelvic Health and Gender Identity Expression

Pelvic Health and Gender Identity Expression

June is Pride Month! Individuals have been using various practices for decades to express gender identity. It’s only in recent decades that gender affirming surgery is a possibility. The pelvis is intricately involved with gender affirming surgery which was discussed in a past blog. Pelvic health physical therapists are critical before and after these surgeries,…