How Graston Technique Supports Pelvic Health: A Gentle, Whole-Body Approach
When you think about pelvic floor therapy, your mind probably jumps to Kegels or internal work—but pelvic health is so much more than that. For many of my clients, especially those living with chronic pain, hypermobility, or complex conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t just about the pelvic floor muscles—it’s about how the entire body moves, holds tension, and responds to stress.
One manual therapy technique that I often incorporate into care is Graston Technique, a gentle yet powerful tool that can help release fascial restrictions and improve soft tissue mobility in key areas influencing pelvic health.
Understanding Endometriosis: How It Affects Pelvic Health and Connection to Chronic Conditions
Endometriosis Awareness Week (March 3-9) is a crucial time to shed light on a condition that affects 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth. Endometriosis (or "endo") is a chronic inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to widespread pain, systemic inflammation, and other complications. Despite its prevalence, many people face delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment. In this post, we’ll explore what endometriosis is, how it connects to pelvic health, and its link to chronic conditions.