Vera Menchikova

Know While You Go: 5 Tips to Combat Constipation

Constipation is a common concern we address at Pacer Physical Therapy, especially in pelvic floor therapy. It affects about 20%...

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The Tight Truth: Is Pelvic Floor Overactivity Behind Your Discomfort?

Why a Tight Pelvic Floor Isn’t a Good Thing: Understanding Pelvic Floor Overactivity Contrary to popular belief, having a tight...

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The Surprising Connection Between Jaw and Pelvic Pain

Do You Suffer from Pelvic Pain and Jaw Pain? Here’s Why They Might Be Connected Do you experience pelvic pain...

Pregnancy & SI Joint Pain: 3 Tips for Relief

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey! And although pregnancy should be pain-free, that’s sadly not always the case.  One common issue...

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Urine Control: Understanding Bladder Diaries

Have you been experiencing any urinary or bladder symptoms like urgency, frequency, leaking, pressure, pain? Then your pelvic floor physical...

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Managing Pain Flare-Ups: A Comprehensive Game Plan

Last Updated: 8/5/24 Dealing with a flare-up is challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming. But having a solid plan can make the...

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Your VBAC Guide: Empowering You with Knowledge and Confidence

Last Updated: 7/9/24 Deciding on your childbirth plan can be a mix of excitement and nerves, especially if you’re thinking...

Pelvic Pain: 3 Ways Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Helps with Vaginal Insertion Pain

Last Updated: 6/30/24 Let’s set the record straight: Tampon use, gynecological exams, and sex should be pain-free! But up to...

Urine Control: Tackling Leaking Postpartum

As a pelvic health physical therapist, I have had numerous patients say, “Of course I leak. I’ve had a baby—that’s...

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Return to Jumping Postpartum

Hello, new moms! Whether you are itching to get back into your HIIT classes or are preparing to keep up...