Bladder Pain and Bowel Issues – Oy! IPPS Conference Highlight Series, Part 1

By Pelvic Guru | November 17, 2013 |

Bladder Pain and Bowel Issues – Oy! Highlights on these topics from the International Pelvic Pain Society Conference in Orlando, FL, October 17-20, 2013. The 2013 International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) Conference was highly anticipated and with great reason! We were impressed by the excellent clinical information for first-time and return attendees to the conference.…

Toilet Talk: Things You Should Know, But Probably Don’t.

By Pelvic Guru | November 5, 2012 |

Parents can relate to the fact that we spend a lot of time potty training children. However, that’s likely the only time we experience “toilet talk”. When I provide basic bowel and bladder tips to my adult patients, I am always surprised when they say “why didn’t anyone tell me that?”. So, here’s a list…

Pelvic MRI: Can You Identify the Structures?

By Pelvic Guru | June 22, 2012 |

Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the pelvic region. Can you identify these basic structures? Ever wonder what the pelvic region really looks like? It’s interesting to see the pelvic organs and muscles in a Pelvic MRI view (answers below- no cheating!) Scroll Down for the Answers: #1…

Bladder Humor

By Pelvic Guru | June 13, 2012 |

Bladder Humor

“Mind Over Bladder”

Did You Know Physical Therapists Treat Chronic Pelvic Pain? Beyond Kegels!

By Pelvic Guru | April 8, 2012 |

When I, or one of my colleagues, say “I’m a pelvic physical therapist,” the usual reaction (if other than bewilderment) is “oh, so you help people with Kegels, huh?”. We then feel a surge of obligation and simultaneous delight for the opportunity to share the full array of services that we offer. Pelvic Physical Therapists…