by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jul 30, 2019 | athlete, beijing, cyclist syndrome, hip impingment, olympian, olympians, olympic athlete, pelvic floor, pudendal neuralgia, teaching | Blog
I just returned to Los Angeles after completing an amazing eight day trip to Beijing, China. There I had the opportunity to work with the Chinese Olympic Committee,their rehabilitation staff and athletes. I gave two lectures with hands-on labs to their...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jul 2, 2019 | chronic pelvic pain, male chronic pain, male pelvic pain, pelvic pain, persistent pelvic pain | Blog
Asking Yourself “Why do my testicles hurt?” Read On For Answers. When I talk to friends and family about pelvic floor physical therapy, many think I only treat women. Pelvic floor muscles are found in everyone! The male population can also suffer from pain...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jun 29, 2019 | bladder pain, bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, urge urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, urinary urgency | Blog
Did you know specific food and drinks can irritate your bladder? Do you ever feel strong urinary urgency or frequency? Do you have urinary incontinence? Have you been diagnosed with a bladder control problem, overactive bladder, or interstitial cystitis? If so, you...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | May 16, 2019 | bowel health, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain | Blog
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness month and healthy bowel habits are important component to consider in overall pelvic health. What is your poop telling you? A lot of our clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and prolapse have some trouble with...
by Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT | Jan 23, 2019 | interviews, painful intercourse, Sex With Emily, vaginismus | Heather on Sex With Emily
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT was once again a special guest on the popular and thought provoking podcast hosted by Dr. Emily Morse. Topics include Heather’s book “Sex Without Pain”, painful sex issues due to vaginismus, injury, pregnancy, and other issues,...