Are You Living With Any of These Women's Health Issues? - Marketplace Physical Therapy & Wellness Center

Are You Living With Any of These Women’s Health Issues?

Many women experience common problems like pelvic pain, incontinence, and other similar conditions. Women’s health issues can have a negative impact on one’s mental, physical, and social health.

Is a health issue interfering with your lifestyle and happiness? At Marketplace Physical Therapy, we understand how frustrating this can be.

The good news is you’re not alone, and physical therapy treatments can help you! To discover more information about your treatment options, contact our physical therapy clinic today! We can help you return to the life you love.

Do Any Of These Conditions Sound Familiar?

If you’re experiencing any of the issues listed below, don’t hesitate to reach out to a licensed physical therapist. The team at Marketplace Physical Therapy has the tools to help you recover and prevent further issues from occurring.

Incontinence

Our physical therapists assess and treat patients who have urinary incontinence symptoms such as increased urinary frequency, leaking while coughing/sneezing, lifting, or exercising. These symptoms could be caused by weak or tight pelvic floor muscles, poor muscle coordination, low abdominal strength, or poor bladder habits.

Muscle re-education, strengthening for weak pelvic floor muscles, soft tissue massage, bladder health education, biofeedback, and core stabilization may be used as treatments.

Pelvic Pain

It is critical to identify the source of pelvic pain. Our evaluations consider the many symptoms associated with the pelvic area, such as abdominal pain, groin pain, pain during intercourse, difficulty urinating/defecating, and bladder pain.

Pelvic pain can be caused by pelvic muscle tension, weakness, and poor muscle coordination, as well as scar tissue restriction from surgeries, a history of poor bladder/bowel habits, spine and pelvic joint dysfunction, and episiotomy or tears from deliveries.

Muscle re-education, strengthening and/or relaxation of pelvic floor muscles, postural education, soft tissue massage, lumbosacral alignment, and biofeedback may be used as treatments.

Pregnancy Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

Pregnancy puts a tremendous strain on a woman’s body. Changes in posture, muscle strength, ligament stability, and pelvic alignment can all result in long-term, painful consequences such as pelvic or back pain.

However, having a child does not require you to live with the painful changes indefinitely, and most women can significantly improve their pain and function with physical therapy.

Our physical therapists treat pregnancy and postpartum musculoskeletal issues such as incontinence, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, and prenatal joint/muscle dysfunction. Musculoskeletal dysfunction can also be caused by weakness, poor muscle coordination, abdominal strength, or bladder habits.

Our therapists will recommend posture changes and review proper body mechanics, bowel, and bladder habits after evaluating the muscles, joints, or nerves that are causing pain. Soft tissue massage, mobilization, stretching, and core stabilization are some of your available treatment options.

How Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help?

Pelvic floor therapy focuses on strengthening the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the pelvic floor. When muscles in the pelvic area become tight or weak, your daily life can be negatively impacted, because this region helps in supporting the core of your body and is a key part of everyday movement.

One of our licensed physical therapists will take a look at your medical history, and conduct a thorough examination to decide what type of treatment you’ll need. This may include stretches, ultrasound therapy, manual therapy, and at home exercises to reduce pain and strengthen or loosen your pelvic muscles, depending on your condition.

Did you know that pelvic floor rehabilitation is a common option with women who are preparing for childbirth? It ensures an easier delivery and oftentimes can prevent the need for a C-section.

Some common techniques used during pelvic floor rehabilitation include:

Ultrasound therapy. This kind of therapy focuses on using soothing heat for relief in the affected pelvic region. It’s a safe and effective way to relax tight muscles and tissue.
Diaphragmatic breathing. Your physical therapist can teach you how to practice deep breathing exercises. These will allow your diaphragm to expand and contract properly, which helps in relaxing muscles in the pelvic area. Relaxed muscles will drop and lengthen, providing simple pain relief. These breathing exercises can also be done at home.
Relaxation techniques. Physical therapy also focuses on relaxing! Relaxing your muscles allows them to ease tension, which makes it easier to stretch and massage them later. It’s not always easy to relax on command though, so your physical therapist may suggest specific relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery or biofeedback, to assist you with the process.
Postural exercises. These specific types of exercises are aimed at refining and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles that affect posture. These exercises are typically done with large medicine balls.

Contact Marketplace Physical Therapy Today!

If you are experiencing any of the issues listed above, please know that we are here to help you achieve results discreetly and return to the activities you enjoy! Call us today to find out how we can assist you. We are looking forward to supporting you throughout your recovery journey.

Please note our pelvic floor therapy services will be available after the New Year.

Say Goodbye to Pain – Get Started with PT Now!

Ready to feel your best again? Come back to Marketplace Physical Therapy and let us help you achieve your wellness goals—book your appointment today!

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Easy Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients

1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/3 cup brown sugar

Directions

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Our Annual Halloween Costume Contest

Marketplaces’ annual Halloween Costume Contest is always a highlight, and it’s a tradition we look forward to every year! This time, we had three clinics choose Toy Story (completely unplanned!), one go with a Pixar theme, and another take a creative turn with a sports theme. What a fun mix of ideas!

Have You Met Your Annual Deductible?

Take charge of your health today and make the most of your insurance benefits! If you’ve already met your deductible this year or have funds left in your HSA account, you can take advantage of our remarkable opportunity at Marketplace Physical Therapy. Starting now and continuing until the end of 2024, you can address your aches and pains at little to no cost. Don’t let these valuable benefits go unused!

But that’s not all. If you’re looking to enhance your strength and set yourself up for a fantastic 2025, we’ve got you covered. Our exceptional team of experienced physical therapists is here to provide you with specialized treatment services tailored to help you achieve your goals. With our guidance and expertise, you can get a head start on the upcoming year before your deductible renews.

Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to prioritize your well-being and maximize your insurance benefits! Call Marketplace Physical Therapy today to start living a happier, healthier life.

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3 Ways to Practice Gratitude

Did you know that being grateful is actually good for your health? It’s true!

We all love Thanksgiving for the excellent food, football, and time spent with family, but truthfully, this holiday means much more. Practicing gratitude can lead to greater happiness all year long.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.”

If you want to implement more gratitude in your own life, take a look at these 3 tips.

1. Write thank you letters

Remember writing thank you letters? How long has it been since you wrote one? You don’t need to have a wedding, graduation, or other big life event to thank the people in your life. Try writing thank you letters to your friends and family for the little things– you’ll be surprised at how good it feels!

2. Write down what you are grateful for every day

This might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Take a few minutes each morning or evening to write down at least 3 things that you are grateful for in your life. This repeated action helps us shift into a more positive mindset and can help fight symptoms of depression and anxiety.

3. Use visual reminders

It can be hard to remember to practice gratitude. With your hectic schedule, sometimes it can feel impossible to sit down, take a moment to breathe, and reflect on your blessings. Visual cues can be a great tool for reminding us to take a beat.

Something as simple as sticky notes, a poster, or even your home screen on your phone or laptop can help us remember to slow down and shift to a positive mindset.

What Role Can Physical Therapy Play In Lymphedema Treatment?

Do you or a loved one have lymphedema? If so, you know firsthand how difficult it can be to manage various symptoms as they develop. Lymphedema is a painful, chronic swelling condition that will inevitably progress.

There is good news on the horizon, though; physical therapy can help with the pain and daily discomfort that lymphedema brings. The goal of physical therapy at Marketplace Physical Therapy is to help you enjoy the things you love doing without worrying about limitations caused by your condition.

Causes and symptoms of lymphedema

Lymphedema is categorized as a disease involving swelling that usually occurs in the upper or lower extremities due to excessive build-up of lymph fluid. If your lymphatic system is blocked, you can feel swelling in your arms or legs as the fluid is not able to drain properly.

Improper drainage results in the build-up of lymph fluid in your arms and legs, which can pose potential health hazards if left untreated. There are two kinds of lymphedema. Both of these conditions are difficult to deal with, but they occur for different reasons.

Primary lymphedema is either hereditary or develops on its own. The cause of primary lymphedema is not always apparent. Your primary care physician may want to take additional imaging tests to look at your lymphatic system and to rule out any potential conditions.
Secondary lymphedema occurs as a result of a disease or disorder. It can also happen after a person is treated for cancer; oftentimes, during surgical treatments, lymph nodes are weakened or removed entirely.

Benefits of physical therapy for patients with lymphedema

Physical therapy is supported on many research fronts as the safest, most cost-effective treatment method for people living with either primary or secondary lymphedema. The goal of physical therapy treatment is to lessen and/or improve pain symptoms as well as maximize current function.

Treating lymphedema

Marketplace Physical Therapy will create a customized treatment plan for your lymphedema. This plan will be determined by your physical exam, medical history, and the severity of your symptoms. Manual therapy and light exercises will be emphasized in lymphatic treatment plans.

For patients with lymphedema, a type of manual therapy known as “manual lymph drainage” is commonly used. It promotes lymph fluid flow in your upper and lower extremities, and additional massages may be used to increase circulation and provide relief.

Wrapping, compression, or complete decongestive therapy may be added to your treatment plan as our physical therapist deems it appropriate.

Marketplace Physical Therapy is here to help you make improvements to your overall health and everyday life, so don’t wait any longer! Contact us today to make an appointment at our office.