If you or someone you love is living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), you know how frustrating it can be to face an often misunderstood condition. But here’s the good news: research into POTS is accelerating—and recent studies are shedding light on its causes, treatments, and long-term outlook in ways that could reshape [...]
For those living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), daily life can be a balancing act—both literally and figuratively. Symptoms like dizziness, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, and brain fog can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. A growing number of people are utilizing and benefiting from: The University of Utah’s ADaPT program. What is POTS? [...]
The term “coat hanger pain” gives you an idea of where someone with the condition may be experiencing their discomfort. However, it wasn’t until recently that this phenomenon got its own name. Coat hanger pain spreads from the mid back, between the shoulder bladers, up to the base of the skull. When patients do [...]
There are many reasons for increased bladder sensitivity that are not directly related to the pelvic floor. They include medication or dietary changes, increased fluid intake, and psychological stress. These factors should be addressed with your primary care provider, but when this problem persists you may want to take a closer look at the [...]
Are you someone who has been dealing with nagging discomfort deep within the groin, glutes, or even under the sit bones? It may be time to examine your pelvic floor! One of the key players during single leg stabilization and rotating the hip away from the body is the obturator internus. This muscle originates [...]
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a condition that often flies under the radar, especially among runners. Simply put, PFD pertains to irregularities in the functioning of the muscles supporting the pelvic organs. It can manifest in two primary ways: Underactive PFD: Characterized by muscle inactivity, lengthening, and weakness. Overactive PFD: A more elusive condition [...]
