Gender Affirmation Surgery: What is a vaginoplasty? The visibility of the transgender community is increasing and so are options for gender affirming plastic surgeries at nhấn mí mắt. These procedures alter the individual’s existing sexual characteristics to reflect their identified gender. An option for male to female gender affirming surgery is vaginoplasty, which means constructing a…
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Exercises to Calm Frazzled Nerves and Lower Pelvic Pain
If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, bladder pain or dysfunction for more than 4 months, your nervous system may need some extra loving care. Once your doctors and their tests have ruled out any active infection, pathological tissue causes, and medications haven’t healed your issues, your nervous system may be contributing to ongoing discomfort. Our autonomic…
Read MoreWhy Periods Shouldn’t Be (Too) Painful
What causes menstrual pain? Painful menstruation, or dysmenorrhea, (dys·men·or·rhea) is a common condition affecting 45-95% of people who get periods. Many people believe pain during menstruation is normal, leaving many cases unreported and untreated. Sometimes underlying issues, such as endometriosis, cause the pain - this is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea, on the other hand,…
Read MoreImagery for Improved Recruitment of the Pelvic Floor
Kegels, also known as a “pelvic floor contraction” are typically used as a means to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. When performing a kegel it is important to remember how subtle and isolated the movement should feel. Although it may be tempting to use larger, stronger muscles to compensate for the strength of your pelvic…
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Help With Digestive Issues from Nutritionist Sarah Kahn
When you think of physical therapy, you may think of rehabbing your knee or elbow after an injury but did you know that there are physical therapists that can help with digestive dysfunction? Many of my clients are surprised to hear that digestive issues like IBS, SIBO and GERD may have multiple causes or complications…
Read MoreThe Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is defined as a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation. While it has been around since before recorded history, thought to be dated back to 10,000 years ago, yoga is constantly being…
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