Can Endometriosis Cause Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? If it does, could pelvic floor dysfunction cause pain? Our patients who experience years of endometriosis pain are often asking if their endometriosis can cause their pelvic floor dysfunction. If you’ve been living with endometriosis and still have pelvic pain, even after excision surgery, you’re not alone. Our licensed […]
If you have pain from endometriosis and are wondering if physical therapy helps endometriosis, the answer is yes! Read on to learn how we can help your endometriosis pain! We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, a specialty pelvic health and TMJ disorder pain clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our licensed physical therapists have advanced training […]
What Causes Vaginismus and Dyspareunia (Painful Sex)? Painful sex, also called dyspareunia is often caused by pelvic floor related conditions, including pelvic floor muscle tension, vaginismus, pelvic organ prolapse, nerve sensitivity, an unyielding hymen, scar tissue or vulvodynia. When sex is painful, regardless of the cause, many women develop high tone pelvic floor tension where […]
Author| Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT specialist in pregnancy and postpartum recovery and c-section scars that hurt. Should My C-section Scar Still Hurt? At Purple Mountain PT our patients often ask, “should my c-section scar still hurt?” We are pelvic floor physical therapists specializing in pregnancy and postpartum recovery and we have a special place in […]
If you have endometriosis and want to reduce your pain naturally, we are here to help you. We offer expert, compassionate and proven endometriosis physical therapy treatment right here in Grand Rapids. Endometriosis is Painful! And our physical therapy can help reduce your pain! We understand that you are in pain. What may have started […]
Author | Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT We’ve got you covered! In this article we will detail 9 common signs and symptoms that you need pelvic floor therapy. At Purple Mountain PT we specialize in providing pelvic health care for women, men and kids. And very often our patients tell us “I wish I knew about […]
Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT | February 11, 2022 Have you wondered if physical therapy can resolve vaginismus and dyspareunia and, if so, what does it entail? We have answers to your questions! We are Purple Mountain Physical Therapy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and we specialize in providing physical therapy to resolve your vaginismus and […]
What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Here at Purple Mountain PT we specialize in diagnosing and treating individuals who have pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor muscles influence the muscle function of your pelvis, hips, abdomen, thighs and low back. They also contribute to the ability to keep the bladder and bowel under control. When these […]
If Your Pelvic Pain Won’t Quit, Read on for 5 Tips to Ease Pelvic Pain! Here at Purple Mountain PT we have a heart for anyone who is experiencing pelvic pain that just won’t quit. We understand the despair you feel and the lack of answers when you go from provider to provider or experience […]
Let’s clear up the mystery of knowing if you need pelvic floor physical therapy! Quite often there is limited understanding of what the pelvic floor muscles do and whether these muscles might be a problem. The pelvic floor muscles are located inside the bones of your pelvis and sit like a hammock inside you. On […]
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