Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects and estimated 8-10 percent of individuals worldwide. It is associated with many risk factors, including genetics, inflammation, and stress but vulvodynia causes vary from person to person. Vulvodynia symptoms can have significant consequences on an individual’s qualify of life, including physical [...]
As a pelvic physiotherapist, I often work with individuals who are experiencing pain with sexual intercourse, also known as dyspareunia. Some believe it is normal. Some believe they just need to put up with it. Sexual intercourse should not be painful. Inserting a tampon, or a speculum for a [...]
When we think of recovering from an accident, injury or illness, we tend to only think of working with a physiotherapist to devise a physical rehabilitation program that will optimize recovery and function. Nutrition for recovery is not always considered as critical in the process. However, research supports that nutrition [...]
