Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles tighten or spasm when something tries to enter the vagina. The exact cause isn’t always clear, but it can be linked to past medical or sexual trauma.
If your baby is born premature or with medical challenges, Nebraska Medicine’s NICU team is specially trained to care for these fragile babies in a developmentally supportive environment to help them grow and thrive.
While talking to a doctor about pelvic floor issues may seem embarrassing, overdoing Kegels probably isn’t the answer. You don’t have to put up with pelvic floor dysfunction no matter your age or gender.
If you’ve been experiencing knee pain, trouble running, bending or climbing, the source of the pain may be the knee joint itself. But did you know that issues in other parts of the body ─ like your hips ─ can also lead to knee pain.
Danko Pike was able to walk into the ER, and by the time he got admitted into a room, he was no longer able to walk, and other muscle functions were rapidly diminishing.
A sudden injury threatened to derail competitive cheer and stunt athlete Isabel Kleidosty’s dreams of competing at the collegiate level. However, thanks to innovative surgical techniques, Kleidosty is thriving today.
Anyone can trip and fall regardless of age, but the risk increases with age. Losing one's sense of balance and diminished strength and flexibility is a leading cause of injury among older adults.
Physical exercise is critical to maximizing your health and building good habits. Still, working out can leave you sore regardless of how you do so. Luckily, there are ways to reduce post-workout muscle soreness.
Karen Linnell, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience, found herself in a challenging battle between chronic back pain and fears about spine surgery.
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