At the recent ISSWSH www.isswsh.org conference in San Diego there was a lot of talk about sex. Psychologists, physical therapists, researchers, sexual medicine doctors and a spine surgeon presented on insights and medical advances to improve women’s sex drive (hypoarousal no more!); reducing pain during/following sex; balancing hormones (estrogen is good!); post menopause in the…
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Painful sex? Check out our helpful tips about what you can do to help!
If you're having pain during sex, try the following tips: You should have a consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist for training on positioning and how to use a set of vaginal dilators: They are used to stretch the vaginal tissue, facilitate pelvic muscle relaxation and prepare for intercourse. If you are able to…
Read MoreDon't miss your chance to listen to Evelyn Hecht, PT, ATC speak about modern pain science and how she's been using it to help heal chronic pain
Follow this link to listen to Evelyn's episode of the Healing Pain Podcast: listen to podcast here
Read MoreChronic Pain Solutions for Complete Recovery Pt. 2: Movement
In Chronic Pain Solutions for Complete Recovery Part 1, we discussed “neuroplasticity”, the ability for the amazing brain to change and grow for the better. For a quick review, check out this cool, short YouTube video on neuroplasticity. Part 2 Movement will focus on how and why movement is crucial to help decrease chronic pain. Motion…
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