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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…
As America reckons with the fallout of an opioid epidemic, many are turning to time-honored, non-pharmacological therapies. Among them, acupressure—a healing art rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—is emerging as a clinically backed and accessible approach to managing pain and stress. What is Acupressure? Acupressure, often called “acupuncture without needles,” involves applying targeted pressure to…
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…
In the realm of physical health, the importance of joint stability is often underestimated. Inherent stability within the joint allows for greater mobility of the extremity. This is especially the case for the hip and knee. These two crucial joints are central to virtually every movement we make, from walking to athletic performance. Yet, many…
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…