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Why does my jaw click and pop?

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Clicking and popping of the jaw is a common symptom reported for those with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). This blog will help shed some light on why this occurs and what you can do about it.   Should I be concerned about...
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What’s the deal with Kegels?

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“All pregnant women need to be doing Kegels every day” “Kegels are no longer important. Squats are much better for the pelvis” When I first moved into the field of pelvic health, it seemed like every person coming in thought...
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Dyssynergic Constipation

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While it is not always the topic for polite conversation, the truth of the matter is everyone poops. It is not something to feel ashamed about, or to be hidden from friends and family. In fact, it is estimated that...
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Why Does Sex Hurt?

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There are many reasons why someone may have pain with intercourse (dyspareunia). For example, think of a young girl who grew up in a  home where she had been told that sex was bad if you do not wait until...
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Pilates Trapeze Table

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Pilates Trapeze Table, also known as the Cadillac, is a large piece of equipment that allows for a variety of exercises to be performed. To some it may look like some type of torture device but it was actually the...
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Pilates Ladder Barrel

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As the name suggests, the Pilates Ladder Barrel consists of a ladder-like rung as well as an arc-shaped barrel. Rumor has it that Joseph Pilates first created this piece of equipment using a steamer truck and a ladder! The barrel...
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Pilates Chair

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The Pilates Chair, also known as the Wunda Chair, consists of a seat, a pedal and springs that attach to the pedal to provide resistance.  The chair was designed as a home exercise machine for people living in New York...
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Pilates Reformer

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The reformer is an apparatus that is utilized to perform Pilates method exercises to promote lengthening, strengthening, flexibility and balance. The reformer has a moving apparatus, called the carriage, that can be connected to a variety of spring resistances. The...
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What is Pilates?

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“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” – Joseph Pilates What is Pilates? Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates Method (originally called “Contrology”), recognized the...
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Chronic pain

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Most injuries will heal in 3 months’ time, and pain lasting longer than that should be considered chronic. Once someone experiences pain for greater than 3 months, treatment must consider not only the anatomical “source” of the pain, but the...
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