Pelvic Floor Spams
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles whose job is to support the organs within our pelvis. Much like the muscles in our neck and shoulders, the pelvic floor muscles may have…
Interstitial Cystitis Treatment Guidelines
Pelvic Sanity has compiled an informative guide on Interstitial Cystitis treatment that can be really helpful when navigating IC treatment. If you have any questions or are curious about how physical therapy can benefit you, feel free to contact us…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy…for Men
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS My doctor recommended pelvic floor physical therapy. What should I expect? For many men, the idea of seeing a pelvic health physical therapist, especially a female physical therapist, can feel a bit nerve-wracking. The…
Happy Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month!
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS What Is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic bladder condition resulting from irritation within the bladder wall. This can lead to scarring or stiffening of…
Understanding and Improving Diastasis Recti
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS First things first, what is a diastasis recti? A diastasis recti is a separation between the rectus muscles in the abdomen. While it is most associated with the pregnant/postpartum population, anyone can develop a…
Chronic pelvic pain (female)
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Background Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is pain in the pelvis lasting longer than 6 months. 1 in 7 females experiences chronic pelvic pain. It can be caused by other conditions or an issue all…
Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain (CP/CPP)
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Background Chronic pelvic pain in men, also known as non-bacterial chronic prostatitis, is pelvic pain or discomfort in men for at least 3 months and is seen in 2-6% of men. It can be…
Physical Therapy Following a Cesarean Improves Recovery
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS There are 1.2 million cesarean sections performed annually in the US accounting for 32.1% of all deliveries. Most women recovering from a cesarean section are counseled on general recommendations, including not lifting anything heavier than…
Internal Work – Pelvic Floor Massage
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Pelvic massage and desensitization can be used as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction including hypertonic (aka spasmed or tight) pelvic floor musculature, pain with insertion, issues with urination (pain not related to UTI…
Labor & Delivery Positions
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS When many people envision labor and delivery, they think about someone lying on their back since this is often what is depicted in TV shows and movies. Is this the best position, though? Lying…