Interstitial Cystitis: Revealing Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options, and the Vital Role of Pelvic Physical Therapy
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Unraveling the Mystery of Interstitial Cystitis: Revealing Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options, and the Vital Role of Pelvic PT
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Round Ligament Pain: Understanding, Home Remedies, and the Role of Pelvic Physical Therapy
Pregnancy is a miraculous journey that brings with it a myriad of changes to a woman's body. While the anticipation of welcoming a new...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Dec 19, 2023
Nurturing Your Pelvic Floor Through the Holidays: A Guide to Self-Care
As the holiday season unfolds with its joyful celebrations, it's crucial to remember the importance of self-care, especially when it...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Feb 17, 2023
Urinary Incontinence... Leaking is NEVER Normal!
I hear it all the time “Oh I just had a baby I’m supposed to leak”, “I’m just getting old” “It only happens when I laugh, its fine” “I...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Jan 13, 2023
Pain with shhhh.... Aka Dyspareunia
Like may issues related to the pelvic floor, pain during or after sex (dyspareunia) is often
untreated.
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Nov 8, 2022
Home Remedies for Vaginal Atrophy, Treatments and Causes
Home Remedies for Vaginal Atrophy, Treatments and Causes Vaginal atrophy or dryness is a health condition causing vaginal tissues to...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Sep 28, 2022
What to expect at your first Pelvic PT visit.
First Visit for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Here’s What to Expect Women all around the world suffer from various pelvic disorders. It...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Jun 21, 2022
Muscle spasms can happen WHERE!?!
What Causes Muscle Spasms in the Pelvic Area? Most of us know well that muscle spasms in any part of the body are at best annoying, and...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Mar 29, 2022
What Your Mama Didn't Tell You About Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS
Check out my interview with Core 4 Momentum Dr. Ijeoma is helping mamas as they navigate the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum. She...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Sep 25, 2020
POP! POP! POP! Pelvic Organ Prolapse
OMG it feels like something is falling out … HELP!!!! What is POP? Answer is, Pelvic organ prolapse.
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Jul 7, 2020
Kegels!!!! How do I train my pelvic floor if it's weak!?!
C.O.P.E .PT- Center of Pelvic Excellence Physical Therapy
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Jun 16, 2020
Is my bladder healthy?
Like any other part of your body, the bladder requires healthy habits and lifestyle changes in order to function normally for you….
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- May 19, 2020
Why do I hurt and what is chronic pelvic pain?
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain in the area below your bellybutton and between your hips that lasts six months or longer. Chronic...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- May 11, 2020
Men need pelvic love too!
Men have pelvic pain too!
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- May 4, 2020
The Lowdown, Down There
So, did you know you have muscles down there??? They are called pelvic floor muscles. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of...
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Dr. Ijeoma Nwankpa, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
- Apr 11, 2020
“Excuse me... you said you do what now?”
I find that I am frequently asked “ You said you do what now?”
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