Some women may think pelvic floor issues are a normal part of the pregnancy journey and postpartum healing process – or they may be too embarrassed to speak up. But when you share any concerns with your doctor, you can return to normal function more quickly while also preventing long-term [...]
Imagine always feeling the pain and urgency of a full bladder, even when you just went. That was Frankie Perna’s life for three decades until she learned the cause of the condition – and how to overcome it. Since her late 20s, Frankie, now 61, has had trouble fully [...]
You may refer to something as a pain in the butt when it’s stressing you out, like traffic and long lines, but the reality is, you’re not too far off with that statement! Daily stressors and ongoing chronic stress can lead to pelvic floor pain for men. The pelvic [...]
If you have experienced pain, pressure, discomfort, or leaking “down there,” it may not be easy to talk about. More important, it’s not easy to live with. These symptoms may be the sign of a pelvic floor disorder, a common group of conditions that happen when the muscles, ligaments, [...]
For the past decade, Lorraine Stone of Eatontown has focused her full attention on arts and culture endeavors. In addition to forming her own performance company, she has been acting with another group, performing with a samba band, and volunteering for a historic landmark foundation. Nothing sidetracked her passion [...]
Urinary incontinence—also known as bladder leakage—affects millions of women. While it becomes more prevalent as you age, it’s not a normal side effect of the aging process and you don’t have to accept its symptoms and live with it. The Basics of Bladder Leakage 1. Most women begin to [...]
Pelvic pain, prolapse, and incontinence are not easy to talk about. But more importantly, they’re not easy to live with. So what can you do? The first step is to learn more about it. Join CentraState's ongoing women’s series for wine, cheese, and intimate conversation on all things pelvic [...]
Gina Barnett was living in extreme pain. Her pelvic area felt so heavy that she could barely walk, forcing the 52-year-old Freehold resident to give up exercise, singing, and just about every other activity she loved. “I was constantly uncomfortable,” says Gina, describing unbearable pressure and pain that extended [...]
By Emily Bessemer, DPT, CLT-LANA Imagine suddenly feeling like you have to urinate at a crowded event, or urinating every time you cough or sneeze. For many women and men, this is a frequent concern that seriously impacts the quality of their lives. Whether caused by a medical issue, [...]
