Additional Resources Including Books, Free Downloads, Videos, and Product Recommendations
Here is where you will find archived articles written by Heather prior to the launch of the website, and links to other resources such as books, products, videos, etc.
The Book: Sex Without Pain
Sex Without Pain is Possible!
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Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve was written by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT, a physical therapist with countless successes in treating pain of this type. Women with vaginismus, overactive pelvic floor, painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis have all benefited from her unique program.
Heather uses her orthopedic background to approach treatment of these muscles like they are….muscles! She utilizes a self-treatment tool called a dilator to provide massage and other muscle relaxation and stretching techniques in a gentle fashion to return a women’s muscles back to a resting, rather than guarded, state.
Published Articles
- Help for Pubic Symphysis Pain
International Journal of Childbirth Education. June 2009. Heather Jeffcoat, DPT Pubic symphysis pain, or anterior pelvic girdle pain, is one of a myriad of musculoskeletal pains that women may experience during pregnancy. This pain can be debilitating, requiring some women to use crutches or a rolling walker to alleviate the pain while allowing some mobility. Some studies report that up to 50%…
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy
Tips & Tricks to Ease the Pain International Journal of Childbirth Education, March 2010, by Heather Jeffcoat, DPT Carpal tunnel syndrom during pregnancy (CTS) is a commonly overlooked problem by healthcare practitioners. It presents as mild to severe pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in the hands, wrists and forearms along the distribution of the median nerve. At times, the muscles in the…
- Exercises for Lower Back Pain in Pregnancy
International Journal of Childbirth Education. September 2008 Heather Jeffcoat, DPT Sciatic pain? Lower back pain? Hip pain? Any of these sound familiar? What can be done for these women suffering through one of the best times of their lives? So often the advice given is to “just get a massage.” Yes, massages feel WONDERFUL, but unfortunately many women find themselves $100 poorer (plus tip!) and…
- Web Publications
Various Articles Published on Other Websites and in Print Heather Jeffcoat, DPT Web Publications LA Parent Magazine: Why You Should Be Doing Kegels Right Now Physical Therapy Products Online: Childbirth Injuries Baby Friendly LA: New Mom Back Pain Baby Friendly LA: Kegels Done Right Baby Friendly LA: Post Baby Six-Pack Help The American Physical Therapy Association: Women’s Health Heather has…
Products We Love
Amazon
A Curated List of Excellent Items at Amazon
From books and workout accessories to general othopedic items and even personal lubricants!
When you visit our space on Amazon you will find a wide variety of products that will help in your quest to not just better pelvic health, but to your overall health and wellbeing too! Click anywhere in this ad to go there now and find what you need!
SRC Health
Designed by women for women.
Whilst recovering in hospital after the birth of her first child, our founder Sinead O’Donovan decided that new mums deserved more help getting back to their busy lives. Drawing on her extensive medical and bio-mechanical background, Sinead envisaged a garment that would be comfortable for new mums to wear all day whilst giving her all the support she and her body need.
In Heather’s own words:
I thought it’s finally time to share one of my post-op recovery secrets — I’ve been loving that supported life in my @srchealth compression leggings since my hip labral repair surgery last October. When I wear them, my chronic left SI joint hurts less and my legs feel like they’re being micro-massaged all day long!
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MedAmour Body Safe Products and Services
Designed by women for women.
Whilst recovering in hospital after the birth of her first child, our founder Sinead O’Donovan decided that new mums deserved more help getting back to their busy lives. Drawing on her extensive medical and bio-mechanical background, Sinead envisaged a garment that would be comfortable for new mums to wear all day whilst giving her all the support she and her body need.
Click here and use code FEMINAPT to save $10 off your first $50 purchased.

