Written by: Dr. Meredith Taylor, PT, DPT What is Dyspareunia?The simple definition of dyspareunia is “painful sexual intercourse”. It can occur before, during, or after penetration, and affect not only sex but also activities like using tampons or experiencing pelvic exams or with touch/thoughts associated with sexual arousal or intercourse.How Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy… Read More
Written by: Dr. Lisa English, PT, DPT, WCS & Nesin Pelvic Health Clinic Director Are you in the “new year, new you” mindset? Many of us enter the new year with a fresh mindset, new goals to achieve, or new perspective! Maybe one of your hopes for the year is to learn more about you:… Read More
Written by: Dr. Lisa English, PT, DPT, WCS & Nesin Pelvic Health Clinic Director Our winter season usually brings a season of cold and flu, extra sweets and drinks, and less motivation to make it outside for our daily walks. BUT let’s make this the season of wellness! There are ways to overcome these roadblocks… Read More
Written by: Holly Anderson, SPT Being diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (IC) can be overwhelming! In fact, it often begins with many doctor appointments and ends with more questions than answers. What is IC: IC is an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. The exact cause is unknown, but it is suspected that factors of causation can include genetic and… Read More
Written by: Dr. Tori Popp, PT, DPT, CMTPT, PCESWhen I was asked to write a blog regarding pelvic health, it was easy to think about one topic that I felt SUPER passionate about – postpartum pelvic physical therapy. I don’t want to stand on my soapbox too long, but I’ll walk you through why you… Read More
Written by: Lisa English, PT, DPT, WCS – Nesin Pelvic Health Clinic Director I don’t often speak in absolutes, but I will say that physical therapy should be a part of a person’s cancer journey. The effects of cancer, and even more so the effects of cancer treatment, can negatively impact a person’s body. These effects… Read More
Written by: Meredith Taylor, PT, DPTWhether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or pumping, check your posture! Improved posture can help decrease postpartum pain or discomfort in areas such as the shoulders, neck, pelvic floor, back, or hips. Here are 5 quick areas to self assess:Head and Neck PositionShoulder Position and Arm/Baby SupportMid Back and Rib… Read More
Written by: Lisa English, PT, DPT, WCS & Clinic Director Well maybe not everything you need to know about Nesin Pelvic Health, but this is definitely the most commonly asked questions I receive as the Clinic Director here! Give it a read and, of course, let us know your questions too! Q: What conditions do… Read More
Written by: Amanda Perry, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CF-L1 Generally when people think of pelvic health physical therapy (if they even know about it at all), they generally think of older women with incontinence or postpartum women trying to get back to their pre-pregnancy activity. However, pelvic PT is so much more than that! … Read More
Written by: Nesin Pelvic Health November has us pelvic therapists reflecting on what we’re thankful for, specifically the products we’re thankful patients have available to them. Check out the featured products our therapists chose below!Squatty PottyLisa English, PT, DPT, WCS is thankful for squatty potties because it helps relax the pelvic muscles so going #2… Read More
