Running can be a great form of exercise. However, we want to first preface this blog by saying, if you are not already running as your main form of exercise and haven’t been doing it for a while, pregnancy is not the time to start a running program. Walking? Yes, great. But running is a …
We see a lot of our pregnant clients coming to us talking about hemorrhoids. Here are answers to some common questions we get asked. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, but what are they? Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in and around the anal opening. They are common during pregnancy because of the increased pressure of …
To Kegel or Not To Kegel–that’s the question you may be asking yourself. If you’re reading this, chances are you have been told to do Kegels (pelvic floor muscle contractions) following prostate surgery, prostatectomy, or even to improve sexual function. But do they work? The short answer: not usually. Let’s get straight to it: For …
Kegel Exercises for Men: 3 Reasons Why They May Not Be Working for You Read More »
Did you know 21%, or 1 in 5 deliveries, are C-sections according to the World Health Organization? This number is estimated to increase to 29% in 2030. In the United States, 39% of deliveries, or 1 in 3, are C-sections. Many women believe because they have not had a vaginal delivery they do not need …
We recently have had an influx of newly postpartum women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. These women all have the same question, “why didn’t anyone tell me about this?” Some are here to set the record straight and get to the facts about postpartum pelvic organ prolapse. If you are experiencing a pelvic organ prolapse, you …
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We are already at the end of the first month of the new year, and at this point the new year’s resolutions we had made 3 weeks ago may have already fallen to the wayside. For many of us our goals may be related to health and happiness, or family and career. You may be …
Discomfort during menstrual cycles has been normalized, however something can be done besides reaching for the ibuprofen! Menstrual Cramps occur due to a chemical compound called prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is naturally present in the body and its role is to contract and relax the uterus. During your period, prostaglandin is released in order for the uterus …
Despite our mild temperatures this fall Winter will be here soon. Colder weather does not mean that you have to stop exercising outside. Cold weather workouts may require a little more effort but it is worth it. Benefits of Exercising in the Cold include: Whether you are walking, hiking, running, snowshoeing, or skiing, winter workouts …
Bladder leakage is a common occurrence for many people. One in three people will experience bladder leakage at some point in their lives. Bladder leakage is any unwanted loss of urine. It can come in the form of leaking a few drops when you jump or run, urge to go to the bathroom and not …
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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common bothersome issue experienced by many individuals. OAB affects an estimated 33 million people in the United States. Symptoms of OAB include urinary urgency, frequency, and/or urge incontinence. Half of the people with an overactive bladder are struggling with urge incontinence when leakage actually occurs. Most people believe the symptoms …
