"No one could tell me why I was having pain during sex--sharp pain, not just uncomfortable, pain. I was referred to Heather Jeffcoat after researching several different options. I had seen a specialist who told me physical therapy would not help and my only option was...
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A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients: “I was diagnosed with vaginismus 4 years ago. I never heard of such medical condition until after I got married. At first my husband and I didn't know what to do, we didn't know what the issues were or how to...
How to Manage Discomfort After Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy
Softwave low intensity shockwave therapy is a growing treatment option for a variety of conditions, offering a non-invasive way to address chronic pain and support healing. This method works by using energy waves to stimulate bodily healing. While the therapy itself...
Effective Constipation Treatment: Evidence-Based Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Can Play a Part in Effective Constipation Treatment Constipation is a condition that affects approximately 63 million people in North America and it is the most common gastrointestinal complaint. The definition of constipation may vary depending on...
Osteoporosis Awareness Month: Bone Health and Prevention
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Did you know that Physical Therapists are an essential member of your interdisciplinary care team? With life expectancy increasing it is becoming more evident that bone health and fall prevention are key to a good quality of...
Male Dysorgasmia: When Sex Hurts
Male Dysorgasmia is on the Rise In our practice, we see many males who come in describing recent or long-term pain with orgasm or after orgasm (called dysorgasmia). It is not uncommon for a patient to come in feeling discouraged or hopeless due to their pain or sexual...
Buzzfeed | Relieving Discomfort From an Average Office Chair with a Kneeling Ergonomic Chair
Thanks to the Covid lockdowns Buzzfeed journalist Farrah Penn found herself working from home and experiencing discomfort from an average office chair. She went searching for answers and came across kneeling ergonomic chairs as a potential solution to her posture...
BuzzFeed | A Woman On TikTok Claimed We Need To “Stop Peeing Just In Case”, So I Spoke To A Doctor
I was asked by Shelby Heinrich of BuzzFeed for my advice on how peeing too often can affect your bladder health, and how to "stop peeing just in case" when your bladder is only half full instead of at full capacity. Here is a brief summary with a link to the full...
Livestrong | 2 Tests to Help Determine if One Shoulder Is Stronger Than the Other (and 3 Exercises to Fix It)
Livestrong reached out to Fusion Wellness' own Kasia Gondek, a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, for some tips on how to determine if one shoulder is stronger than the other, and how to keep your shoulders in balance. Here is a...
Finding The Right Personal Lubricant For You
When talking to some of my patients, I’ve noticed that lubricants have a negative stigma. For instance, women believe that something must be wrong with them if they have to use a lubricant. Let's talk about finding the right personal lubricant for you. Yes, there are...