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…

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

A Therapeutic Trend in Sports and Manual Therapy If you’ve watched any high-profile sports event, like the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed athletes with circular marks resembling bruises on their skin. These distinctive red circles are not the result of injury, but rather, a form of therapy known as cupping. While this ancient technique has roots…

Injury Prevention During Winter

Injury Prevention During Winter

Tips to Stay Safe and Active During Cold Weather As the temperature drops, staying active becomes more challenging, but it’s essential for maintaining mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Cold weather often brings an increase in slips, falls, and muscle strains. However, with the right precautions, you can stay active and safe throughout the winter months….

Pilates & the Pelvic Floor

Pilates & the Pelvic Floor

Pilates Exercises and Pelvic Floor Health: What You Need to Know At our clinic, we recognize the importance of strengthening the core, but we also understand the need to protect and support the pelvic floor, especially for women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. Certain Pilates exercises can put additional pressure on the pelvic floor, potentially contributing…