Chiropractors are highly trained healthcare professionals that use adjustments and soft tissue techniques in order to restore normal joint motion. Their goal is to help you achieve your goals by helping to decrease your pain while improving performance and your overall activities of daily living.
It is always recommended to wear comfortable clothing that you are able to move freely in. If an internal exam is indicated, we provide the necessary equipment and materials to perform those exams. You do not need to bring a doctor’s referral to receive an assessment and/or treatment, but some [...]
While kegels can be a great way to improve muscle control and strength, they are not always indicated. There are actually a multitude of patients whose issues stem from a pelvic floor that is too overactive or tight, and in these situations kegels can either not work, or worsen the [...]
An internal exam allows us to assess the muscles of the pelvic floor that attach from the front, back and sides of the pelvic bones and sacrum. These muscles surround structures such as the urethra, anus, as well as the vagina and/or penis. By performing an internal exam, we can [...]
Every pelvic floor assessment always starts with a detailed verbal history of your presenting concern. We will review your applicable past medical history, and ask appropriate questions pertaining to things such as your pain, bladder & bowel function, sexual function, or stress management to name a few. This is followed [...]
Yes! We have pelvic floor physiotherapists who specialize in treating pediatrics. The sessions are often similar to adults in that we gain a detailed history of your child’s concerns, perform an external assessment including things such as looking at their movement, core function, breathing patterns, etc. Typically pelvic floor contractions [...]
In short, everyone can benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy. Many people assume this service is strictly for women pre and post birth, but this could not be further from the truth. Not only do we treat persons of all anatomies, we also treat all ages. The treatment approach can be [...]
Pelvic floor physiotherapists are trained to treat the muscles of the pelvic floor, and do this by working on mobility of the tissues, strengthening of the muscles, helping with pain reduction, teaching of gentle stretches, breathing techniques, etc. Some of the conditions/symptoms that can be treated with pelvic floor physiotherapy [...]
A step-parent is a part of the child's village, but does not have legal rights to information. If both legal guardian's consent to step parents involvement and release of information, the practitioner is able to accommodate.