Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program? Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Ever since becoming a manual therapist in 2006, I have been aware of the underserved population of patients with chronic pelvic pain. Each one of my patients’ stories is unique, yet they all share the same frustration and …
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Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor WRITTEN BY: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Pelvic floor muscles are located in the pelvic floor, connecting the pubic bone to the tail bone. These muscles have a very intimate relationship with one’s bowel and bladder function. When one has a bowel …
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Trigger Points and Muscle Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Have you ever had painful spots in your muscles? And they are just so tight and sore that you cannot rub them out? Even when you have been very disciplined with your stretching routines, you still cannot eliminate …
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Sexual Pain: Not All in your Head! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT A lot of women suffer from sexual pain, ranging from the clitoral pain, burning vulva, to deep vaginal pain, and they often feel they are to blame. If they finally reach out to seek help from physicians, they were …
What’s Behind That Bloated Belly? Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT You know you aren’t pregnant and you haven’t been eating excessively or gaining weight. Then why do your pants feel tighter at the waistline and your stomach feels bloated? You may have some trigger points in the abdominal area that are causing …
Vaginismus: A Pelvic Pain that Physical Therapy Can Help!! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a painful pelvic floor dysfunction in which any penetration to the vaginal opening is very painful and restricted. For women who have this condition, using a tampon or having a sexual relationship is …
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Got Pain in Your Back When Caring for a Young Child? Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT When you are caring for a young child, do you notice tension or even pain in your back? If so, you probably should pay attention to your body mechanics when interacting with your child. Young …
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Pelvic Pain: a Difficult Condition to Talk About… Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Having pain in the pelvis area may be a difficult topic to talk about, even to your physician, and a lot of people suffer in silence. Women are more susceptible to having pelvic pain, partially due to the …
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Painful Scars after Baby Comes: How Physical Therapy Can Help Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS Having delivered a baby is just like finishing a marathon – you’re happy, excited, exhausted, and sore! Whether women deliver a baby via c-section or vaginally, they are often too busy or exhausted to care for themselves. …
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The Center of the Universe Written By: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT When I was in physical therapy school, one of my professors had a mantra “The Pelvis is the Center of The Universe”. She was right. The hip, pelvis, and lumbar area are the foundation for human movement. When there is a muscle imbalance …
