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Chronic Pain Management


Visceral Hypersensitivity: Why Your Digestive Issues Might Not Be Just About Your Gut
What if your digestive issues aren't actually just about your gut? Understanding visceral hypersensitivity, and how it connects your nervous system, breathing, pelvic floor, and digestive function, might finally provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Mar 35 min read


The Mysterious Connection Between Your Jaw and Pelvis
Countless times while working with my pelvic patients, I have witnessed while releasing their fascial restrictions vaginally, that the patient's jaw was moving ever so slightly from side to side, presumably shifting to find its new home and mirror its counterpart. Of course, I point out what I see so that my client has a better awareness of how the pelvis and jaw are intimately related. To me, this isn't strange to see as I am keenly aware of the mechanical connection between
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Jan 267 min read


Healing After Radiation: Why Pelvic Floor Therapy After Radiation Is Essential for Your Recovery
Specialized pelvic floor therapy after radiation can dramatically improve your quality of life and restore function you thought might be lost forever.
Whether you finished radiation four weeks ago or four years ago, pelvic therapy can make a profound difference in your recovery journey.
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Sep 30, 20255 min read


Interstitial Cystitis & Pelvic Floor: Is your bladder an innocent bystander?
If you've been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and traditional treatments aren't working, the problem might not be your bladder. Research shows that 90% of IC cases involve pelvic floor dysfunction, not true bladder pathology. Discover why treatments like Kegels and bladder instillations often fail, and learn about the more effective approaches that address the real root causes of your symptoms.
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Sep 12, 20256 min read


The Tiny Bone That Can Wreak Big Havoc: How Coccyx Injuries Create Widespread Dysfunction
Most people don't give much thought to that small, triangular bone at the very bottom of your spine- the coccyx. But when you injure this tiny structure, the effects can ripple throughout your entire body in ways you'd never expect. What Exactly Is Your Coccyx? Your coccyx, or tailbone, is often confused with the sacrum, but they're different bones entirely. The sacrum is the larger, wedge-shaped bone that forms the back of your pelvis. The coccyx is much smaller, just 3-5 ve
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Why Chasing Pain Won't Lead to Healing (And What Actually Will)
Here's the thing about pain that most healthcare providers won't tell you: where it hurts isn't always where the problem lives. Chasing pain won't lead to healing; it's one of the least effective ways to actually heal. It's like trying to fix a leaky roof by constantly moving buckets around instead of finding the actual hole.
Michele Forsberg PT, MS
Aug 12, 20253 min read
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