womens health Articles
Our Fave Products for the Pelvic Floor Rehab Toolkit
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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In this weeks post, were going to share the list of products that we frequently recommend to patients. Important Disclaimer we DO NOT have any financial relationships with any of these vendors And we DO NOT receive any compensation for our product recommendations Theyre simply to... Read more
Can Yoga help my Pelvic Pain?
Friday, May 10th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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Is there a role for yoga in pelvic pain healing Absolutely says Dustienne Miller, a Northern California-based pelvic floor PT who also happens to be a certified yoga instructor. I sat down with Dustienne to learn more about exactly how yoga and pelvic pain rehab go together, and ... Read more
The Case of Female Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex
Friday, April 19th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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This weeks post is a case study of a female pelvic pain patient. Before I get into the specifics of the case, lets first take a look at female pelvic pain by the numbers 10 of all visits to gynecologists are due to chronic pelvic pain. 25 of women will experience chronic vulvar p... Read more
Roundup: What Top Pelvic Health Bloggers are Talking About
Thursday, April 11th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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One of the things I love best about blogging is the opportunity its given me to meet and interact with other bloggers in the pelvic health universe. And to be sure, there are some real stars out there Just in case you havent spotted them yet, in todays post, weve corralled all of... Read more
Q&A: Kegel Confusion, Penile Pain, Pregnancy after PN, and More
Friday, March 29th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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In todays Q&A post, we tackle some important pelvic floor issues, including whether Kegels are appropriate to do in preparation for childbirth; penile pain, and pregnancy after PN. Should I do Kegels to Prep for Childbirth Dear Marcy, Im 23 weeks pregnant and have been told that ... Read more
Caring for a Loved One with Cancer
Monday, March 25th, 2013 by Andrea Purcell
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Note from Dr. PCaregiving is one of the most stressful jobs that someone can take on. I often see the long term health effects of caregiving on the caregiver only after their loved one has passed on. This is a selfless job that can be extremely intense and depleting. The caregive... Read more
$#*! Providers Say
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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In the past 10 years, the medical arena has become more educated and knowledgeable about chronic pelvic pain syndromes. To be sure, today, there are many amazing physicians, physical therapists and other providers treating patients with pelvic paindysfunction. Thats the good news... Read more
The Role of PT in Treating PN
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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Part II in the Demystifying Pudendal Neuralgia Series In the previous post in our Demystifying Pudendal Neuralgia series, I talked about the difference between PN and PNE. In addition, I reviewed a list of treatment options for PN. Physical therapy was at the top of that list. To... Read more
How do I know if I have PN or PNE?
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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Part I in the Demystifying Pudendal Neuralgia Series For so many the term pudendal neuralgia conveys a frightening and mysterious chronic pain diagnosis. And to be sure, at one time, receiving a diagnosis of pudendal neuralgia, or PN as its commonly called, was truly terrifying, ... Read more
Take a Tour of the Pelvic Floor
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 by Stephanie Prendergast and Liz Rummer
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We talk A LOT on this blog about the pelvic floor. But lately, were not the only ones hanging around the pelvic floor. Today everyone seems to being going there New moms, not-so-new moms, and Baby Boomerstwo groups famous for their proactiveness, are beginning to get focused on t... Read more
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