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It is so important to find a doctor that is skilled and trained in assessing and treating endometriosis. Endometriosis has four stages, which relate the amount and depth of the tissue. The further the disease progresses, the deeper the tissue can infiltrate and causes adhesions. The only way to remove the disease is to have […]

Endometriosis is known as the “painful period disease,” but this is not all it is. To understand why endometriosis CAN cause painful periods, we need to first understand what endometriosis is. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition with tissue growing in areas like the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, vagina, rectum, ligaments, pelvic walls, abdominal wall […]

Endometriosis can certainly cause painful periods, but it is not the only red flag. Periods can cause discomfort and some bowel changes like soft stool, as the prostaglandins released, to cause the uterus to contract, can cause light cramping and softer stool. The red flag for endometriosis is severe pain during the period that prevents […]

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month—an important reminder to talk about something often overlooked: men’s pelvic health. Pelvic floor issues in men are more common than you think and can affect up to 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Prostate surgeries increase this risk with the most common symptom occurring after prostate surgery is […]

May is the month dedicated to celebrating women, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, and there’s no better time to shine a light on the stages of life transitions that women go through that often gets brushed aside in everyday conversations. At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness in Johns Island, we want to highlight the […]

In March, we hosted our first Potty Training 101 class with Break Free Pelvic Health’s own Dr. Kaleigh Mathis — and what a fantastic event it turned out to be! We were thrilled to welcome a wonderful group of parents and little ones for an evening filled with helpful advice, hands-on activities, and a lot […]

At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness, we believe it’s never too early—or too late—to start talking about pelvic health. This April, in honor of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on an issue that’s often overlooked: pelvic pain in boys and men. While testicular cancer is most commonly diagnosed in young men […]

Let’s have a real conversation about endometriosis—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many people are still being misdiagnosed or dismissed. At Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness, we specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and supporting those with endometriosis. Also, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to shed […]

In January, Break Free Pelvic Health & Wellness hosted a Birth Preparation Class, led by Dr. Gretchen Brooker DPT, PRPC, for women who were 28 weeks pregnant or more in Charleston. The class focused on pelvic floor health and getting ready for birth. Dr. Brooker shared important insights about how the pelvic floor supports the […]

Let’s talk about something that too many people suffer through in silence—pain with sex, tampon use, or with pelvic exams. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe this is just how my body is” or “I guess I have to live with this”, here at Break Free Pelvic Health we want to tell you that pain during […]