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How are you holding your body right now? As you read this, you’re likely looking at your phone or computer and there’s a good chance you are slouching or hunched over. But what does that have to do with my pelvis? Posture, or the way we hold our bodies upright against gravity, has a direct…
How often have you heard the phrase just take a deep breath, when you’re anxious, scared, or stressed out? Do you know why you’re doing it? Did it help? Do you know how? The Science Behind Breathing In moments of stress and angst our breathing patterns change. Our breaths become small and shallow, which decreases…
What is a Trigger Point? A Trigger Point (TP) is a section of a muscle that when touched, stretched or activated creates pain to predictable surrounding areas. TPs can occur anywhere in your body, the most commonly known occurs when someone touches the tops of their shoulders and pain can be felt radiating up to…
Last month one of our pelvic floor physical therapists Nazneen Vasi presented to Sahiyo on the role of pelvic health physical therapy and FGC/FGM. The full presentation is available to view here. We have added a click provided by Sahiyo below. (Due to the personal and sensitive nature of this topic please be aware that…
Bladder dysfunction is common and it’s important to differentiate what is causing your symptoms as there is some overlap between diagnoses. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is used to describe many things. Two of the primary things being painful bladder syndrome and chronic pelvic pain. Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms Interstitial cystitis occurs in both male and females. Symptoms…