A Guide to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

A Guide to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is more common than most people realize—and far more treatable than many assume. The condition occurs when the uterus, bladder, or rectum descends into or against the vaginal canal, often as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles following childbirth, hormonal changes, or simply the passage of time. Symptoms can range…

The Kegel Myth

The Kegel Myth

Why Smarter Patients Are Getting a Whole-Body Diagnosis If you’ve been living with chronic pelvic pain, you’ve almost certainly received the same well-meaning but reductive advice: do more Kegels. It’s the kind of oversimplification that would make you skeptical in any other context—and your skepticism is warranted. For a significant subset of people experiencing pelvic…

World Endometriosis Awareness Month

World Endometriosis Awareness Month

The Silent Pain Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Address March is World Endometriosis Awareness Month, bringing attention to a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This can cause severe inflammation, scar tissue, and oftentimes debilitating chronic pelvic pain. Endometriosis is far from rare, affecting approximately 1 in 10 women…

The Keystone of Movement

The Keystone of Movement

Pelvic Alignment and How Physical Therapy Offers Relief Often overlooked in discussions of musculoskeletal wellness, the pelvis serves as the keystone of the body’s structural integrity—a complex bony basin supporting the spine above and the legs below, while housing vital organs within. Proper pelvic alignment is essential not only for posture and gait but also…