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The Gut-Pelvic Floor Connection PT Can Address April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, bringing attention to a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and irregular bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation). IBS is highly prevalent, affecting an estimated 5% to 10% of the population worldwide, and is significantly more common in…
Why Modern Physical Therapy Starts with Your Brain, Not Just Your Muscles For too long, the common belief was that pain directly correlated with tissue damage—a simple mechanical problem. If you have persistent knee pain, you simply treat the knee. But modern pain science has revolutionized this view, shifting the focus to the command center:…
Pelvic Alignment and How Physical Therapy Offers Relief Often overlooked in discussions of musculoskeletal wellness, the pelvis serves as the keystone of the body’s structural integrity—a complex bony basin supporting the spine above and the legs below, while housing vital organs within. Proper pelvic alignment is essential not only for posture and gait but also…
Recovering Strength and Function Post-Treatment Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment—which often involves surgery (hysterectomy, trachelectomy) and radiation—are profoundly impactful events. While treatment focuses on survival, patients often face chronic side effects that drastically reduce their quality of life. Some of these issues relate particularly to the pelvic floor and surrounding musculoskeletal system. Common Pelvic Floor…
Chronic constipation is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, yet for many, it significantly disrupts daily life. Emerging evidence highlights pelvic floor physical therapy as an effective, non-invasive treatment—especially when constipation stems from dysfunctional pelvic muscles. A Deeper Dive into the Science The effectiveness of pelvic floor physical therapy in treating chronic constipation largely hinges…