What truly defines the diagnosis of constipation?
A patient recently brought to me an article entitled, “What is truly regular for bowel movements?” I find this interesting because in our field of work, we often encounter misconceptions around what constitutes true constipation. Patients come in thinking they're...
Prolapse after Childbirth: What to do?
Childbirth is a wonderful miracle, but it does have its own unique complications, some of which people are hesitant to talk openly about. Regardless of whether you have a vaginal delivery or cesarian section, prolapse is a very real possibility. There are many...
Barre Class and Your Pelvic Floor
Is barre helping or harming your pelvic floor? I want to start out by saying that I adore barre class. It was love at first sight - from the moment I placed my hand on that barre, I’ve been hooked. Since my first day a year and a half ago, I’ve taken more than 100...
Postpartum Intimacy
I am a huge fan of the show Friday Night Lights. As I approached the second season, an issue arises where one of the characters (Tami Taylor) experiences difficulty getting intimate with her husband, about 6 weeks after she had given birth. Most doctors tell new...
Why I’m taking the WCS
When I was in graduate school for physical therapy, I spent at least 8 hours per day in class, and after all that, I'd return home to study or practice what we learned that day. When I completed my degree, I made a vow to myself that I would never spend time outside...
Men and Erectile Dysfunction: to kegel or not to kegel?
I recently treated a young twenty-something man with a primary complaint of erectile dysfunction. When he started to notice this issue, he attempted to treat it by performing lots of kegels. (If you haven't heard of kegel exercises, they're done by repeatedly...
Acupuncture: just a placebo or something more?
I was welcomed to my inbox this morning by an article in The Atlantic, sent by a friend. Editor Jennie Rothenberg Gritz provides some insight into how the influx of alternative medicine is starting to shape our everyday lives. And since alternative medicine has become...
Vulvodynia and Pelvic Therapy
Recognizing Vulvodynia: do you experience any of the following? Itching or burning in the vulva that is not alleviated with topical creams Burning or itching experienced with wearing underwear or tight pants Pain with tampon use or intercourse Pain with light touch to...
Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Rehab?
As a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, we always have questions from patients about using biofeedback during the rehabilitation process, so felt it was an appropriate time to blog about it! What is biofeedback? Most of you have experienced biofeedback in your...
De-Stress with Mindfulness
Mindfulness is trending, both online and in real life - and it's about time! What happens with you decrease stress and anxiety? You enjoy a greater sense of peace, more happiness and increased compassion for yourself and others. All across the city there are...
When Sex is a Pain
If you're a woman experiencing painful intercourse, you are not alone – so many women have discomfort (or worse) during sex, but very few ladies feel comfortable talking about it. As pelvic therapists, it breaks our hearts to think of you who suffer in silence,...
Keeping it Simple!
I can hardly believe that three and half years have passed since I took the plunge and started my own business – it had always seemed outside of the realm of possibility. When I launched 5 Point Physical Therapy, I vowed to keep things easy by subleasing my space –...