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Let’s Rethink How We Understand Pain “Pain is the sensation of threat,” explain David Butler and Lorimer Moseley in Explain Pain. Pain is also the number one reason people seek help from the medical profession. However, pain is not a straightforward indicator of tissue damage, but rather a protective output of the brain—an alarm system meant…
When it comes to pelvic floor health, misinformation is everywhere. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we hear many of the same myths repeated by patients who are surprised to learn what the pelvic floor actually does—and how physical therapy can help. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most common pelvic health myths…
Arthritis, often seen as an inevitable byproduct of aging, affects over 58 million Americans and remains a leading cause of disability. But emerging science—and a shift in clinical perspective—suggests that movement, not rest, is one of the most powerful tools in managing this chronic condition. During Arthritis Awareness Month, experts are emphasizing an approach that…
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…
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month Each May, Pelvic Pain Awareness Month highlights a chronic condition that affects millions, yet remains stubbornly under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Often relegated to the margins of medical discourse, pelvic pain disproportionately affects women and marginalized populations—disrupting daily life with physical discomfort, emotional distress, and systemic dismissal. Most Prevalent Pelvic Health…