Constipation is common, with up to 27% of the US population experiencing chronic constipation. Many people have a general idea on how to manage their constipation and understand that diet and exercise are key, but most don’t understand how to tailor these general concepts to their individual circumstance. With so much information available out there …
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Many people have heard of Kegels—pelvic floor muscle contractions—but there’s a lot of confusion about what they actually do. Research shows that most people perform them incorrectly. The bigger issue, though, is this: most people don’t understand when they might need them… and just as importantly, when they might not. Doing Kegels without understanding what …
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Pregnancy brings so many new sensations, and while many are completely normal, often there are symptoms that you can address and that you don’t have to just “put up with”. Many changes can be supported, managed, and improved. You may notice… If you’ve been told that what you’re feeling is “just part of pregnancy” and …
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When people hear “physical therapy,” they often think of rehab after a sports injury or surgery. But physical therapy can also help with one of the most important (and commonly misunderstood) areas of the body: the pelvic floor. Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a specialized field of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, joints, …
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Dr. Chang speaks on Men’s Health This past month, Reuters spoke with Dr. Yuchin Chang regarding men’s health, specifically premature ejaculation. The article discussed the importance of pelvic floor strength and control in regards to a problem that can affect 20% of men under 60. Dr. Chang is a pelvic floor and women’s health specialist, …
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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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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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 trauma …
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How can physical therapy help with pelvic floor dysfunction? Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS When people think of physical therapy, the image of exercising in the gym often comes into mind. Not many people know that physical therapy can help pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as pain, incontinence, constipation, and so on. What …
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Stress Urinary Incontinence Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS It is a common and false notion that only elder women may experience urinary incontinence, while women between 20 and 50 years old can suffer from urinary incontinence as well. Stress Urinary Incontinence is the most common type for this population. They can have leakage …