Many postpartum moms feel anxious or nervous about returning to intimacy after giving birth. There are several factors to consider when resuming sex, and pelvic floor physical therapists can help ease the transition so you can enjoy intimacy again. Getting Clearance from Your OB If you had a vaginal birth, the first six weeks focus […]
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Supporting Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy At Pelvic Path, we proudly support all genders, including those undergoing gender-affirming vaginoplasty. Pelvic floor physical therapy is an essential component of preparing for and recovering from this transformative procedure. Pre-Op Considerations Research underscores the importance of pre-operative pelvic floor physical therapy. Studies show that many individuals
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Recently, I worked with a male client experiencing testicular and urethral pain. During our session, I noticed stiffness in his spine. After performing manual therapy and introducing some targeted exercises, his testicular pain significantly decreased. Let’s explore the connection between the spine and men’s pelvic pain and how we address it with a whole body
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Did you know that around 50% of post-menopausal women experience vaginal dryness, yet many suffer in silence? Vaginal dryness is common during perimenopause, post-menopause, postpartum, or as a side effect of medical treatments like chemotherapy. Symptoms often include itching, burning, or discomfort during intercourse—but there’s a helpful tool for symptom reduction or relief: vaginal moisturizers.
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Physical Therapy Tools for Painful Sex in Women: A Guide to Comfort and Confidence Painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia, affects an estimated 10–20% of women in the United States (Sorensen et al., 2018). It can occur at different stages of life and for various reasons—ranging from pelvic floor dysfunctions to hormonal changes. At Pelvic
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Women are at increased risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis, conditions linked to low bone mineral density (BMD), particularly during perimenopause and menopause when estrogen levels decline. That’s why it’s crucial to focus on building strength and improving BMD well before these changes occur. Why Start Early? The bone remodeling cycle takes about four months, and
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I recently had the opportunity to attend a community gathering with other strong female warriors to learn about what will be the next big episode in my own pelvic health journey- Menopause. We watched a documentary called TheMFactor, which featured many prominent voices in the field of menopause. After the movie, there was a panel
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The Pelvic Path Origin Story- Part 2 In my last blog post, I discussed my evolution from a traditional Orthopedic PT to one that treats the Pelvic Floor. In this one I’ll answer another question I get a lot: “Why did you decide to open your own clinic?” After working in other PT clinics and
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The Pelvic Path Origin Story – Part 1 Here is a question I hear a lot: “You have an interesting line of work, Marci. How did you get into this anyway?” That is what this blog post will be about. In 2013, I had my first baby. When I was pregnant, I would get shooting
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How Physical Therapists Can Support Men in Prostate Cancer Recovery At Pelvic Path, we are committed to supporting men’s health, especially during their recovery from prostate cancer. As we honor Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we want to highlight how pelvic floor physical therapy can play a crucial role in helping men regain control and improve
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