What to Expect During Your First Visit at Arnold Physical Therapy Walking into a new clinic can be nerve-wracking, but Arnold Physical Therapy makes sure you feel right at home from the start. Your first visit is all about understanding your story. Dr. Jill will take time to listen carefully to your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. This helps her design a treatment plan that fits your life, not the other way around. During the evaluation, you can expect: A detailed discussion

What Is Dilator Therapy and How Does It Work? Dilator therapy involves the use of specially designed medical devices called dilators. These are smooth, often silicone or plastic tools that come in various sizes. The goal? To gently stretch and relax the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor. Think of it like a gentle yoga stretch for your pelvic area, helping to ease tightness and improve flexibility. This therapy is often recommended for women experiencing pelvic pain, vag

Every organ in your body has a normal amount of movement that allows the body to function properly, and these organs all move and work together as a system. When a women becomes pregnant and the fetus grows, these organs have to move to make room for this. After childbirth, there is a chance that the organs may have trouble getting the normal amount of movement back. Also, a c-section or episiotomy/tear may cause scar tissue that could further impede the mobility of organs. O

When it comes to managing pelvic pain, incontinence, or prenatal and postnatal discomfort, finding a gentle yet effective treatment can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That’s where visceral therapy steps in as a game-changer. This specialized form of manual therapy focuses on the internal organs, helping to restore balance and ease discomfort in ways you might not expect. I’m excited to share with you the many benefits of visceral therapy and how it might jus

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