Biofeedback therapy enhances your rehabilitation experience by teaching you how to control and change the behavior of your pelvic floor. If you don’t know how to contract or relax your pelvic floor muscles, then biofeedback therapy can help you make that connection and improve your overall pelvic health. What is biofeedback therapy for the…
Vaginismus is a condition linked to anxiety and fear of having sex which leads to pelvic pain and painful intercourse. The thought or act of vaginal penetration creates an automatic response, or spasm in your pelvic floor muscles, creating discomfort and pain. Medical professionals often look for a physical problem to fix and may even…
Men experience painful intercourse. And they don’t always want to have sex! Societal expectations will lead you to believe that men are tough, independent, and sex-driven. Therefore, men will steer clear of doctors and find a way to have sex no matter what. However, 1 to 5% of men report pain with intercourse. While this…
Recent studies have examined how diaphragm muscle training is as effective as abdominal muscle training and pelvic floor muscle training to reduce pelvic floor dysfunction. Let’s explore some exercises that you can incorporate breathing in to help address your core areas by reducing strain or providing a gentle stretch across your pelvic floor. You want…
We all know having a baby brings about lots of changes to your body, but vaginal pain doesn’t have to be one of them. Our bodies – and yes, our vaginas – are miraculously designed to recover from the trauma of childbirth. However, it is important to know when to give your body the time…