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The term Kegel was coined in the late 1940’s by American gynecologist, Dr. Arnold Kegel. Kegeling or tightening of the pelvic muscles, refers to a nonspecific pelvic floor contraction. Kegels can be an excellent tool for strengthening. As Dr. Kegel noted, when he developed an alternative nonsurgical treatment to help prevent women from leaking urine. …
I think the name says it all. If you are someone suffering from painful sex positions while trying to be intimate with your partner, this blog is the one for you. Your pelvic floor muscles help to achieve orgasm and they are also responsible for maintaining erections as well as maintaining sexual sensations. What are…
Back pain is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that 80% of people will experience back pain at least once. It is the single biggest cause for disability, the third most common reason for doctor visits, and one of the most common…
Since the beginning of the pandemic and being in quarantine, many people have been suffering from “pandemic stomach” and antacids are flying off the shelves. The holidays can also lead to many people feeling bloated and uncomfortable from overeating. Bloating is accompanied with pain, gas, burping, and abdominal gurgling. Abdominal bloating can be due to…
The impact of pelvic floor dysfunction has become much more apparent in the women’s health world. This is something that most pelvic floor therapists have been waiting for, but there are many populations that are rarely discussed – including pelvic pain within athletes. Athletes are a group particularly susceptible to pelvic floor pain and injuries….