Pelvic Health Archives

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Those with Lichen Sclerosus

Aug

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Those with Lichen Sclerosus

The muscles at the base of your pelvic floor are like any other muscle in your body. They can weaken, hold tension and affect how your body works. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help those with Lichen Sclerosus keep their pelvic floor muscles healthy. That’s where experts like Ashley Stump, PFPT, come in. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, she helps people with various problems, including painful sex, urinary and bowel issues, pelvic pain, and pain from LS. I spoke with Ashley to learn more about what she does as pelvic floor PT and how it benefits those with LS. How does Lichen Sclerosus affect your pelvic floor muscles? If you have LS, you already know the condition affects various parts of your life. It also involves multiple parts of your body, including your pelvic floor. Just like people can hold tension in their neck muscles, they can also have…

Unfiltered and Bold: Real Talk on Pelvic Health with Penny Petersson

Jun

By Kathy

Kathy Video

Unfiltered and Bold: Real Talk on Pelvic Health with Penny Petersson

Does the constant discomfort in your pelvic area sound familiar? Have you tried medication or invasive procedures with little to no relief? It's time to take control of your pelvic wellness with holistic approaches that celebrate the power of your body. Join us to discover how embracing your pelvic area can alleviate pain and create a supportive community for those dealing with similar issues. Don't let chronic conditions hold you back any longer - it's time to unlock your potential for a fulfilling life. Empower yourself and join us for a journey towards pelvic health and wellness. The body is so fucking amazing. Penny Petersson Pelvic Yoga Coach My special guest is Penny Petersson You can catch a glimpse of Penny's infectious spirit on her Instagram page, @wellbeingbypenny, where she makes us smile by calling out the struggles of living with LS and pelvic health issues. This is Penny Petersson's…

May

By Jaclyn Lanthier

Jaclyn Video

Pelvic Health and Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction: Why You Should Care about Pelvic Health if You Have Lichen Sclerosus For today’s video, I am joined by Penny, a fellow LS warrior, and founder and CEO of the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership. The topic of this video is pelvic health and lichen sclerosus. Particularly, we discuss why it's so important for folks with LS to prioritze their pelvic health. Further, we share how the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership can help. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. **This post includes an affiliate link. If you join the Pelvic Health Yoga Membership, I will receive a small commission which goes towards running The Lost Labia Chronicles. Watch the Video on Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV3gOJC4850 Penny's Links Join…

Pain Relief Without Pills: Ashlie Crewe’s Guide to Treating Persistent Pelvic Pain

Mar

By Kathy

Kathy Video

Pain Relief Without Pills: Ashlie Crewe’s Guide to Treating Persistent Pelvic Pain

Do you suffer from persistent pelvic pain and have been told that it is “all in your head”? If so, you are not alone. Ashlie Crewe, a Physical Therapist with a Psychology degree, embarks on a journey to help patients manage their chronic pain using neuroscience, only to find her own trial by fire as she discovers a unique way to challenge a patient's overprotective nervous system. "The beautiful thing, good and bad, is that physical therapists, we're not allowed to prescribe medicine in the United States. So I think one of the cool things about my job then is we're really taught to work with the human body, and we're not allowed to order imaging, we're not allowed to prescribe medications.” Who is Ashlie Crewe? Ashlie Crewe is a Pelvic Health physical therapist and teacher/mentor to Pelvic Health physical therapists across the United States. She has a passion for…

Can Constipation and Urinary Incontinence be Relieved with Pelvic Physical Therapy?

Feb

By Kathy

Kathy Blog

Can Constipation and Urinary Incontinence be Relieved with Pelvic Physical Therapy?

Lichen sclerosus (LS) may be a skin condition, but it affects much more than our skin. Even after you’ve managed LS symptoms like skin plaques and itching, the effects of the condition can show up in other areas of your body. Based on some research I did with LSSN members, people with lichen sclerosus often deal with other issues like constipation, urinary incontinence, fibromyalgia, and TMJ disorder at higher rates. I spoke with Holly Horikawa, a pelvic physical therapist, to learn more about why constipation and urinary incontinence are common among those with LS. If you'd like to see the full interview with Holly, join the LSSN Membership to get access to the replay and more. Why do people with LS have pelvic floor issues? “Skin doesn’t exist separately from the internal organs, from our nervous system, or our vascular system. Everything is connected,” Holly explained. If you have pelvic…