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What is the First Treatment for Cervicogenic Headaches?

Patient with headaches, lying down, receiving massage and stretch from physical therapist to begin treatment for cervicogenic headaches.

Did You Know that Physical Therapy is the First Treatment for Cervicogenic Headaches? One of the unique aspects about Purple Mountain Physical Therapy is that we have close connections to specialized physical therapists internationally who are devoted to providing excellent care to their patients, just as we are.  When it comes to cervicogenic headaches, many […]

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Does Physical Therapy Help Endometriosis?

image of manual therapy by a physical therapist working on a woman's abdome, treating Endometriosis, with blog title, Does Physical Therapy Help Endometriosis Pain? written and answer Yes, we can help you feel less pain!

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 […]

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How do I retrain my bladder after prostate removal?

Man seated and talking to physical therapist about retraining the bladder and pelvic floor after prostate removal surgery

Author| Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT pelvic health physical therapist specializing in recovery of bladder control, bowel function and intimacy related concerns after prostatectomy and radiation therapy. How do I retrain my bladder after prostate removal? We are so glad you found this page and hope that the information in this article helps you learn about […]

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Why Can’t I Push Out My Pee?

Why Can't I Push Out My Pee? Beach and Sand with "Let it Go" written in sand and reasons why I can't push out my pee.

Author| Maureen O’Keefe, DPT specialist in bladder, bowel and pelvic pain physical therapy Why Can’t I Push My Pee Out? If you have heard that pushing your pee out is bad for you and are wondering why, we have answers for you. We are Purple Mountain PT, a specialty pelvic health and TM joint disorder […]

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Why is My Child’s Poop So Big?

Why is my Child's Poop So Big Blog post

Author| Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT pelvic floor and bladder/bowel physical therapist Why is My Child’s Poop So Big? Getting to the Bottom of Poops So Big They Clog Toilets… We’re going to do a deep dive into kids who have big poops! Although this may sound like a joke, this is actually a medical issue […]

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Should My C-section Scar Still Hurt?

Picture of C-section scar on a woman's abdomen

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 […]

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What is Pelvic Floor PT?

What is pelvic floor PT? Doctor of Physical Therapy holding model of pelvis

Author| Dr. Maureen O’Keefe, DPT What is Pelvic Floor PT? No worries if you’ve never heard of pelvic floor PT! We cannot tell you how many times we have heard “I never knew that this physical therapy existed.” In 2022 I am marking 25 years of being a pelvic health physical therapist! This is not […]

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What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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 […]

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5 Tips To Ease Pelvic Pain that Won’t Go Away!

What constipation feels like Tips To Ease Your Pelvic Pain: Dr. Maureen O'Keefe sitting in the Purple Mountain Treatment Room

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 […]

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Pelvic Pain PT in Grand Rapids

What to expect with your pelvic PT evaluation

We provide quality and effective pelvic pain PT in Grand Rapids! End your suffering! Get answers today! You have found the right place! Not all pelvic pain physical therapy is the same. You are not a run of the mill person and your condition is not run of the mill. If you have pelvic pain […]

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