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Erectile dysfunction can affect as many as 30 million men. It can occur when the pelvic floor muscles are in spasm, which can occlude the internal pudendal artery which provides blood to the penis. Increased pelvic floor tone can prevent proper contraction and relaxation of these muscles which is needed for penile rigidity. There can…
Why do physical therapists do this? Pelvic floor muscles are unfortunately very misunderstood to those who do not work with them daily. These muscles fall into the category of being “out of site and out of mind” because they are considered taboo to discuss and also because they are not muscles we can directly see….
Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smartphone,but studies show that you most certainly should. It’s practically a reflex these days to pull out our smart phones when we’re standing in line, sitting at the airport or riding the subway….
Deep breathing exercises build core connection and body awareness. It also helps improve mobility of the core through mechanical pressure changes and elastic potential of soft tissue structures like organs, fascia, and muscles. Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes called belly or deep breathing, involves actively pulling the diaphragm muscle downward with each inhalation, allowing the lungs to…
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people’s thoughts, it isn’t the only thing out there that can change your life. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer can all be…