According to research, 1 in 10 women has experienced painful sex, also known as dyspareunia. There are several potential causes for this, including hormonal changes and overactive muscles. Dyspareunia affects 20% of women in the United States. Apart from the physical pain felt by dyspareunia patients, this condition can trigger mental health challenges and also cause
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition where the muscles around the pelvic organs weaken, causing all or some of the those organs to press or drop into the vaginal canal. Women battling this condition are, in many cases, unable to comfortably discuss the problem with loved ones or medical professionals. They elect to endure the
Pregnant women can receive many benefits from physical therapy. Apart from using it to deal with pregnancy-related discomforts such as lower back pain, physical therapy can also improve the overall pregnancy experience. Lower back pain is a common occurrence in 70% of pregnant women. Although there are several reasons for lower back pain in expectant
Research shows approximately 40% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction, 10% more than men. Regrettably, ways to treat these conditions are limited for females than for males. Dyspareunia is one of a number of conditions that’s been a notable cause of pain for many women. It refers to painful sexual intercourse caused by medical or
People who suffer from an inner ear or balance disorder are often diagnosed with a condition referred to as Vestibular Disorder. The vestibular system in the human body includes the various parts of the brain and inner ear whose functions include controlling eye movements as well as body balance. If any parts of this system
Women of all ages around the world suffer from urinary incontinence, but this mostly affects the older generation in our society. A report released from the National Center for Health revealed that: Bladder and bowel incontinence affects 51% of Americans aged 65 years and above and, Women are likely to suffer from urinary incontinence as
Dry needling is a modern technique used by physical therapists to combat stubborn pain in patients. While it is commonly compared to acupuncture, the traditional Chinese technique, its goals and philosophy are quite different. While acupuncture targets the energy flow of the body, dry needling targets “knots” or trigger points, as well as connective tissue
A woman’s body goes through numerous hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy. These changes put increased strain on the woman’s body, and could potentially lead to several problems including low back pain. Low back pain, according to research, affects 50 – 70% of expecting women. Back pain usually worsens as pregnancy progresses and increases the
A woman’s body goes through numerous hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy. These changes put increased strain on the woman’s body, and could potentially lead to several problems including low back pain. Low back pain, according to research, affects 50 – 70% of expecting women. Back pain usually worsens as pregnancy progresses and increases the
Most of us have experienced pain – and will experience it again – throughout our lives. Whether it comes on gradually, from an injury or accident, or due to an illness or disease; we should learn to manage the pain effectively. While there are certainly circumstances in which opioid medications are appropriate, opioid use for
