Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: Pudendal Neuralgia

Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: Pudendal Neuralgia

Anyone who has suffered from nerve compromise like sciatica or pudendal neuralgia knows how draining it can be on your life. Nerve pain is generally reported as sharp, shooting and/or burning pain along its distribution. Numbness is also commonly reported. The pudendal nerve can be compromised anywhere along its route from the sacrum to the…

Return to Running Post-Partum

Return to Running Post-Partum

Urinary incontinence, musculoskeletal pain, prolapse, and separation of abdominals are some conditions prevalent in the postpartum period that challenge the return to running.  In running forums, I often encounter women discussing this topic. I have read opinions and advice amongst runners often recommending to push through training and races “like they did”, even in late pregnancy or soon…

Can Yoga Really Help Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Can Yoga Really Help Symptoms of Endometriosis?

New Yorkers are renowned for their face pace lifestyle. There’s a reason why it’s nicknamed the city that never sleeps. Yoga can sound contradictory to that lifestyle so it’s no surprise that some people cringe when they hear the word ‘yoga’. What is Yoga? Many people see the word ‘yoga’ and assume many things. For…