Arthritis is a disease that causes damage to joints, most commonly found in hands, knees, hips, shoulders, or low back. Arthritis can be caused by normal wear and tear on the body that manifests with age or can be the result of previous trauma to a joint.   Around 50% of people over the age of […] The post Arthritis Management: Calm the Inflammation appeared first on Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness ..read more

As medicine has continued to improve, survival rates following gynecological cancers have also increased. This is all around a GOOD thing! However, it has brought to light the importance of looking at an individual’s quality of life AFTER the cancer is gone as the struggle often doesn’t stop there.  When it comes to gynecological cancers, […] The post Effects of Cancer Treatment on Your Pelvic Floor appeared first on Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness ..read more

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found within the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It bathes, nourishes, and takes away waste products and dead cells from the brain. CSF also acts as a shock absorber, cushion, or buffer, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the […] The post CranioSacral Therapy offers Clarity for your Nervous System appeared first on Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness ..read more

Sex After Menopause Sex After Menopause When we enter menopause, our body goes through many hormonal changes. This is particularly important for the pelvic area. Your pelvic floor, pelvic organs, and vaginal canal are full of estrogen receptors that are meant to keep the tissue supple and healthy. Once this estrogen is depleted, this will affect the above structures in a negative way. This can lead to issues such as thinning of vaginal tissue, decreased blood flow to the pelvic area, vaginal dryness, and pelvic floor dysfunction. One of the biggest problems post-menopausal women exp ..read more

Do you suffer from recurring Groin Strains? Physical Therapy for Groin Strains Groin or adductor muscle strains can be a common injury for those who are active. They can occur with a specific forcible contraction while being stretched, or with repetitive overuse. These injuries are more frequently seen in recreational sports and are more common in those who have had previous hip injuries. Other factors that may increase your risk for injury include weakness, tightness, and often muscle fatigue when the injuries occur. This means that treatment of these recurring injuries is often g ..read more

7 Things I’ve learned since having a baby Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned about being a mom: I’m a mom of two wonderful children, a boy 11 years old, and a girl 6 years old. Since becoming a mom there have been a lot of things I’ve learned through them and through working on hundreds of babies with CranioSacral Therapy. 1) Having a baby is traumatic Whether it is traumatic for mom, the baby or both mom and baby, the whole experience was more than anyone ever warned me about. There are SO many things that can go wrong, it’s an absolute miracle when that baby arrives b ..read more

Apex Now Provides Pelvic Health Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals Pelvic Health Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals At Apex, we believe every individual has the right to receive compassionate, inclusive, and proper healthcare services. We strive to have a comfortable, safe and friendly environment in all of our clinics. These beliefs are even a part of Apex’s vision and mission statements! Unfortunately, this is not always the case for certain populations, including transgender or non gender-conforming individuals. However, we are hap ..read more

Massage and MVA Why Try Massage after a MVA? In previous blogs, I have already talked about the benefits of massage for all populations. The benefits are no different but may be more significant if you have recently experienced an auto accident. With any auto accident, big or small, your body will still go through some sort of trauma. Most people will also experience some sort of shock, or fight, flight, or freeze response. This response is immediate, but it can also be long-lasting. From my experience in the massage therapy industry, it is very evident that our bodies hold onto tr ..read more

Motion is Lotion: 5 Ways to Improve Low Back Pain They Say “Motion is Lotion” So, Keep Moving Movement is GOOD! Motion is lotion. These simple yet profound statements underscore the importance of staying active and maintaining the health of your lower back as you age. As we grow older, our lower backs become more vulnerable to reduced blood flow, emphasizing the need to keep the spine in motion to promote circulation to this vital region of our bodies. We will explore various strategies to enhance the well-being of your lower back. From correcting your sitting posture and preservin ..read more

Restoring Your Core After Baby! Checking for Diastasis Recti Navigating motherhood is one of the most challenging tasks a woman can endure in her life. Worrying about caring for a new baby, staying on sleep or feed schedules, doing chores, keeping up with the laundry, the list goes on! It can be easy for new moms to forego their own health for a period of time, focusing on baby instead. However, you can’t take care of little one if you yourself are not feeling 100%! Diastasis Recti is a common condition experienced in pregnant and postpartum women that results in a separation of ab ..read more