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3 Easy Core and Pelvic Floor Exercises for Pregnancy and Postpartum
A common misconception I hear from my pregnant and postpartum patients is that you should not do core exercises while pregnant. This is far from true! Core exercises have been shown to be effective for reducing lower back pain, improving urinary leakage, and...
Gamer’s Thumb, the level that limits all others.
Online gaming has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Best Sitting Positions for Avoiding Back and Hip Pain
Do you find yourself with low back or hip pain at the end of a long workday? If you have then you’ve probably been told to improve your posture, however it can be difficult to know what that really means. Good posture can be described as the correct alignment of the...
Three Reasons Your Hip Pain Keeps Coming Back
If you are experiencing hip pain that keeps coming back, don’t hesitate to find a Physical Therapist to help you.
5 Reasons You Have Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons individuals visit their primary care doctors each year and up to 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. One of the most frustrating things about dealing with lower back pain...
5 Tips to Avoid Back Pain While Working From Home
While working from home has its challenges, these are some easy-to-apply tips that you can use to prevent low back pain from occurring.
3 Easy Changes to Relieve Rotator Cuff Strain
Shoulder pain can be debilitating — anyone who feels a pinch while trying to grab something overhead, a sudden pain when reaching behind their back, or the inability to put on a shirt without clever maneuvers will tell you so!Shoulder pain is the third most common...
What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
If you’ve been referred to Physical Therapy by a doctor, a friend has recommended it to you, or you’re wondering if Physical Therapy might solve a nagging issue you have, you’ve probably asked yourself: what does a Physical Therapist actually do? This is a great...
5 Things You Should Know About Returning to Sex Postpartum!
As a pelvic health Physical Therapist, I am often asked about sex after childbirth. “What if sex is painful after my baby is born?” or “I’m worried sex will feel different” and “My libido is decreased. Is something wrong with me?” All of these questions are...
LGBTQIA+ Health
Our goal at Life’s Work Physical Therapy is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all of our patients can meet their physical therapy needs. We understand how difficult it can be to find inclusive and knowledgeable care. Even when individuals are able to...
Vulvodynia: The Umbrella Diagnosis of Pelvic Pain
“My labia feel like a cactus...” “My underwear feels like sandpaper…” “When I try to have sex, it feels like my tissue is tearing…” These are all soundbites from patients I’ve treated who have been diagnosed with Vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is one of many diagnoses I treat...
What To Look For When Finding A Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
It can be challenging to find a PT that you’ll like and who can help you, especially when seeking care from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. We have already shared our advice on how to find a good PT (read that article HERE!), but there are additional questions and...