When Men Hurt Below the Belt

When Men Hurt Below the Belt

Shedding Light on Two Common Pelvic Health Conditions Men’s health awareness often focuses on heart disease and prostate cancer, yet pelvic pain and dysfunction deserve equal attention. Two of the most under-recognized culprits are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) and Pudendal Neuralgia, both of which can dramatically affect quality of life, but require very different approaches…

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…

Living with IBS

Living with IBS

When Your Gut Dictates Your Day For the millions of Americans living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the most ordinary parts of life — a morning commute, lunch with friends, or a work meeting — can become sources of anxiety and discomfort. IBS, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and…

The Impact of Colorectal Cancer Treatment on the Pelvic Floor

The Impact of Colorectal Cancer Treatment on the Pelvic Floor

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and its treatments—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation—can have significant long-term effects on the pelvic floor muscles. It’s signs and symptoms can be found here in a previous blog. These muscles, which support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, can be weakened or damaged as a…