June Shines a Light on Pelvic Organ Prolapse

June Shines a Light on Pelvic Organ Prolapse

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month, a time to highlight a condition that affects nearly 50% of women, yet remains widely misunderstood—and often unspoken. Though not life-threatening, pelvic organ prolapse won’t resolve on its own and can seriously affect quality of life if left untreated. What happens in Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic organ…

When Men Hurt Below the Belt

When Men Hurt Below the Belt

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…

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

Pelvic Pain: An Overlooked Intersection of Systems

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…

Why Smart Runners Stretch and Cross-Train

Why Smart Runners Stretch and Cross-Train

Once you’ve fallen in love with running, it’s easy to convince yourself that the only thing that matters is logging more miles. But experienced athletes and scientists at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) in Greenville, South Carolina, say otherwise. According to their research and coaching, the key to running well—and running…