DO’s and DON’Ts of Fitness and Pregnancy

DO’s and DON’Ts of Fitness and Pregnancy

Before beginning to exercise while pregnant, always get clearance from your doctor, especially if you are new to exercise or have any pre-existing health conditions that may contraindicate exercise. The DO’s The DON’T’s When to see a Pelvic Floor PT As your body changes, a workout might feel good one week and not so good…

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. About 14,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the United States. Early detection is key as this particular disease tends to spread fast and quietly. Cervical cancer generally has no signs or symptoms until the later stages. Prevention and early detection has shown to dramatically reduce…

Pain With Intercourse

Pain With Intercourse

Intercourse is not supposed to hurt. Seems obvious right? Yet according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 3 out of 4 women report pain with sex at some point in their lives. Pain with sex includes pain with all aspects (pain with touch, penetration and thrusting). For some women, pain is temporary and…

What is Interstitial Cystitis?

What is Interstitial Cystitis?

Bladder dysfunction is common and it’s important to differentiate what is causing your symptoms as there is some overlap between diagnoses. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is used to describe many things. Two of the primary things being painful bladder syndrome and chronic pelvic pain. Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms Interstitial cystitis occurs in both male and females. Symptoms…