For all of you out there dealing with incontinence, pelvic pain, or have children with bowel and/or bladder issues, including bedwetting (enuresis) check out this informative video that explains the anatomy of the pelvis. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an Read More …
Category: Pelvic Pain
Constipation Sucks! 5 Cheap and Easy Tricks to Get things Moving
Pooping is not a conversation that we usually have on a regular basis with friends and family. But, if you have experienced constipation then you know the importance of regular bowel movements. Good digestion is vital to our health and Read More …
What does Yoga Have to Do With Sexual Health?
What does yoga have to do with sexual health? The practice of yoga can have a wonderful impact on your sexual health for several reasons: mindfulness, focus, regulation of the of our nervous system, strength, flexibility and balance of Read More …
Why Do I Practice Pelvic Physical Therapy?
Why do I practice Pelvic Physical Therapy? Here’s a question that I receive almost every week in my clinic from patients: “How and why did you get into the practice of pelvic physical therapy?” How I got into this work Read More …
What is a Sex Counselor?
When you think of a sex counselor some interesting Images may come to mind; indeed, sex is a loaded, sensitive and often uncomfortable topic to discuss with a healthcare professional. Statistics show that physicians spend very little if any, time Read More …
Introducing Sexual Health Education and Intimate Pleasure Products
As a pelvic physical therapist I often see patients that are dealing with symptoms of pelvic pain, incontinence and weakness. Although a lot that needs to happen in this pelvic area to maintain balance and health it is also and Read More …
Yoga for the Pelvic Floor with Judy, beginning January 16th!
Judy Abel, PT will be teaching a weekly yoga class for the pelvic floor at Eugene Yoga starting January 16th! She will cover topics of pelvic pain, incontinence, weakness and other bowel and bladder issues and how yoga can reduce symptoms and Read More …
Is Your Gynecologist Right for You?
Finding the right gynecologist can sometimes be a lengthy and frustrating process. Whether you’re dealing with birth control choices, painful intercourse, pelvic pain in general, or incontinence issues, Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, outlines six red flags that may warn Read More …
Yes, You Should Tell Your Gynecologist That!
Are you sleeping with more than one person? Experiencing painful intercourse? Having episodes of urinary or fecal incontinence? Do you smoke, even occasionally? Has your medical history changed? Are you taking new medications? Are you and your partner experiencing trouble in Read More …
Eugene Yoga Offering Class for Pelvic Floor Care
Eugene Yoga’s popular class, Yoga for Pelvic Floor Care, will be starting a new series this month. This class offers, “proper work of strengthening, stabilizing, stretching and softening the pelvic floor.” They have two times to choose from: a four-week Read More …