Musculoskeletal disorders are conditions that affect your bones, muscles and connective tissue. Although both men and women can develop these disorders, women are often more likely to do so. One study found that women are at least twice as likely to develop certain musculoskeletal disorders. Fortunately, women can find effective treatment for many of the
Four conditions women’s health physical therapy can treat
January 3rd, 2021Should I be concerned about sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy?
December 3rd, 2020It’s not uncommon for women to experience lower back pain during pregnancy. After all, the weight of the baby throws off the body’s center of gravity, and this can negatively affect lower back posture. However, pregnant women who feel a burning pain in their lower back might have sciatic nerve pain. Sciatic nerve pain is
Why women should find a women’s health physical therapist
March 7th, 2020There are certain health issues that are more likely to affect women than men. Many of these issues involve a problem in the pelvic area. Medical professionals consider the pelvic area to extend from below the stomach to the upper legs. This area of the body contains a group of muscles called the pelvic floor.