When you’re living with fibromyalgia, another uncomfortable symptom can feel like one more thing you’re expected to manage. Bladder urgency? Pelvic pain? Pain with sex? It’s easy to wonder, “Is this just part of having fibromyalgia?” There is an overlap between fibromyalgia and pelvic floor symptoms. But that doesn’t mean you have to shrug off those symptoms—or assume there’s nothing that could help. Fibromyalgia and pelvic symptoms can show up together Research suggests that

If inserting a tampon feels painful, you're not alone, and it's not something you should simply have to "push through." Many people are told that discomfort during tampon insertion is normal, especially during adolescence, after childbirth, or during certain phases of life. While occasional discomfort can happen, persistent pain with tampon use is often a sign that something else may be going on. The good news? Painful tampon insertion is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Understan

Going to the bathroom shouldn’t regularly hurt. If you experience sharp pain, pressure, burning, cramping, or discomfort when having a bowel movement, it can be easy to assume constipation is the only possible explanation. But painful bowel movements can happen for several reasons—including problems with how your pelvic floor muscles are working. Your pelvic floor plays an important role in bowel movements. These muscles need to coordinate with your abdominal muscles and actu

If you're experiencing burning pelvic pain, you're not alone, and it's not something you should have to simply "live with." Many people describe pelvic pain as burning, stinging, raw, or irritated. It may occur constantly, come and go throughout the day, or appear during specific activities such as sitting, exercising, using the bathroom, or having sex. For some, the pain is mild but frustrating. For others, it can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and mental we

If you've heard the term biofeedback during a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment, you may have wondered what it actually means. Does it involve electricity? Is it painful? Will it tell you whether you're "doing Kegels correctly?" The good news is that biofeedback is one of the most helpful educational tools we use in pelvic floor physical therapy. It's non-invasive, easy to understand, and helps you better connect with muscles that you usually can't see or feel. At Bon

Endometriosis is a complex condition that affects much more than the reproductive organs. While it's often thought of as a gynecologic condition, endometriosis can influence the muscles, nerves, connective tissue, bladder, bowel, hips, low back, and even the way the nervous system processes pain. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we work with many individuals living with endometriosis. Although pelvic floor physical therapy doesn't remove endometriosis lesions, it can play an impo

When it comes to health and wellness, there's a common misconception that pelvic floor issues are exclusive to women. However, men also have pelvic floor muscles that play a crucial role in urinary, bowel, and sexual functions. At Bonneville Pelvic Health, we recognize the importance of addressing these concerns and are dedicated to providing specialized care tailored to men's unique needs. Understanding the Male Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor is a group of muscles stretching