Center for Pelvic Health & Wellness

09/19/2026

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09/10/2026

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The Handbook of Menstruation Studies in Sport emerged in a unique social, cultural and political conjuncture, with growing academic, policy and public interest in the topic of menstruation in sport, and escalating levels of policing and regulation of sexed and...

09/06/2026

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WHEN A NERVE ROOT AFFECTS MOVEMENT
Movement is not controlled by a single nerve root working alone.
Motor signals travel through a network that connects spinal nerve roots → peripheral nerves → muscles, allowing the lower limb to produce coordinated movement.
Some clinically important motor patterns include:
🔹 L3–L4 → major contribution to knee extension
🔹 L4–L5 → major contribution to ankle dorsiflexion
🔹 L5 → major contribution to great toe extension
🔹 S1 → major contribution to plantarflexion
These are overlapping root contributions, not isolated one-to-one connections. A change in strength or movement can therefore have multiple possible explanations and is interpreted together with sensory findings, reflexes, and the clinical examination.
🧠 Key concept:
NERVE ROOT → MOTOR PATHWAY → MUSCLE → MOVEMENT
This is why a single movement test should not be interpreted on its own.
💬 Part 2 will explore what happens when a nerve root affects sensation.
Educational content only. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

09/06/2026

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Most people don’t realize your jaw and pelvis are linked. Not just through posture or movement habits, but through your developmental blueprint.

Around day 15 of embryonic development, two critical areas begin to form: the oropharyngeal membrane, which becomes the mouth, and the cloacal membrane, which becomes the openings of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
The spine grows between them establishing a physical and neurological connection that lasts your entire life.

This connection continues through fascia and the central nervous system. The dural tube, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord, creates a continuous communication pathway from your jaw down to your sacrum.

When there’s tension or misalignment in the jaw whether from clenching, TMJ dysfunction, or altered bite it changes head posture. Your body compensates to keep balance, often by tilting the pelvis or shifting your weight.

Over time, these small changes can show up as chronic hip pain, pelvic instability, or forward head posture.

There’s also a functional link: the jaw and pelvic floor are both involved in how your body stabilizes the spine. They’re part of your core system.
If your jaw is clenched, chances are your pelvic floor is either overactive or not firing properly. This affects posture, breath control, and how your nervous system regulates tension.

Posture isn’t just a matter of standing tall. It’s a full-body coordination between systems that started forming before you were even born.

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09/03/2026

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A groundbreaking study shows that ovaries don’t shut down after menopause, but turn into organs with a new function.

For decades, the medical community viewed postmenopausal ovaries as biologically inert, having completed their reproductive lifespan. However, a new study published in Molecular Human Reproduction challenges this conventional wisdom.

By examining the ovarian tissue of mice at various reproductive stages, researchers from Northwestern University discovered that as egg development and hormone production decline, the ovaries undergo a dramatic molecular transformation.

Rather than quietly shutting down, these organs adapt, developing a distinct 'immune-like' profile characterized by an influx of T cells, macrophages, and active inflammatory signaling pathways.

This discovery suggests that ovaries may continue to exert a powerful, systemic influence on a woman's health long after menopause. While scientists are still determining whether this post-reproductive immune activity is beneficial, harmful, or a mix of both, it raises critical questions about how ovarian aging impacts chronic inflammation across the entire body. Furthermore, early findings from human ovarian tissue hint that these dynamic molecular shifts are not unique to mice. This research fundamentally redefines our understanding of female anatomy, signaling that these vital organs may have a second act focused entirely on systemic health and immune function.

source: Converse, A., Dipali, S. S., Schowe, I. P., Kelly, E. B., Jambunathan, S. S., Ocañas, S. R., Stout, M. B., Pritchard, M. T., & Duncan, F. E. (2026). The post-reproductive o***y shifts from a reproductive to an immune-like organ. Molecular Human Reproduction, 32(2).

09/03/2026

I have treated so many EDS patients who have been misdiagnosed or misjudged for their chronic pain, this article helps shed some light

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/413826343_Hypermobile_Ehlers-Danlos_Syndrome_and_Widespread_Pain_Beyond_Structural_Laxity?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUF_-xwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNvZ4M5h2AwLQtuCrR3ii42wPEb5lGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5WrJ2sEdDXBa60hKXkNhe-5H3IZ_khRixvHnlo0LRO1lIf2ueeUgGce4D7XQ_aem_KurASrtYQzezL2FgjO-pNA

PDF | On Aug 31, 2026, Asaf Weisman and others published Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Widespread Pain: Beyond Structural Laxity | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

05/13/2026

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A condition that impacts millions of women is getting a new name.

Polycystic o***y syndrome, or PCOS, a reproductive hormone imbalance, will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short.

A global consensus calling for the name change was published Tuesday in The Lancet, based on input from more than 50 leading academic, clinical, and patient organizations, along with feedback from more than 14,000 women with the condition.

Experts say the old name was misleading, since it suggests ovarian cysts are the main issue when they are not actually a defining feature.

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