Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic pain condition that affects more than 12 million Americans. It is typically 2-3 times more common in women than in men and research has shown the risk of IC increased with age. IC is characterized by both pelvic pain and urinary...
Running and the Pelvic Floor

Running and the Pelvic Floor

Running is a common activity that many women and men enjoy daily. Frequent runners typically have a pre and post workout regime consisting of stretching for hip and knee musculature, foam rolling, and even icing in order to reduce pain and inflammation in various...
What is Endometriosis?

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissue (lining of the uterus) exits the uterus and enters the body and blood stream. Endometrial tissue is expelled from the uterus during menstruation through the fallopian tubes. Endometrial tissue is healthy and...
Hips and the Pelvic Floor

Hips and the Pelvic Floor

Hip Dysfunction: Is Your Pelvic Floor the Missing Link? Hip structure and function directly impact the pelvic floor. Based on proximity alone, the pelvis and hips are closely related. Their muscle groups are interconnected and overflow into each other. Hip dysfunction...
Pelvic Pains

Pelvic Pains

The difference between common pelvic pain diagnoses and how they impact treatment. Pelvic pain is often defined as any pain confined to the general torso area from your ribcage down to your genital area. Pelvic pain can stem from several origins: digestive organs,...