Did you know that pelvic pain, urinary urgency, incontinence, and even jaw discomfort could be caused by tight or imbalanced muscles in your pelvic floor? Like any others in the body, these muscles can develop trigger points—small areas of tension that refer pain to nearby regions—and myofascial restrictions that limit mobility and circulation. Pelvic floor massage therapy using gentle myofascial and trigger point techniques can help release these areas of tension, restoring
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “trauma-informed care.” Originally coined by researchers in the mental health field in 2001, these words are now ubiquitous in the world of bodywork and massage therapy, from social media to practitioner bios. It’s true: “trauma-informed” and “trauma-aware” have become buzzwords. Because this language is used so often, it’s easy to think of it as another piece of marketing jargon. It might even seem meaningless — like something that we ta
