Very well explained. Easy to follow, thank you. Holly Hart
@PCrumpton665 күн бұрын
Beautiful!!
@DrGingerGarner5 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@MdKamrul-d2o6 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@TheBlissfulWalrus16 күн бұрын
Please help me out, I have suddenly developed very distressing nerve issues that have lasted 3 weeks so far in this area. I’m 6 months post op from my second hip scope and my Dr and PT are not helping or able to educate me on what’s gone wrong or how to fix it. I’m in CO.
@DrGingerGarner16 күн бұрын
I'm so sorry you are experiencing this - I do first consults free and can see patients via telehealth when necessary. www.garnerpelvichealth.com
@mariap.89416 күн бұрын
With bone-on- bone knee OA jumping from any height it'll be a problem, don't you think?🤔
@DrGingerGarner16 күн бұрын
Research tells us that activity does not cause or worsen arthritis; inflammatory processess do, as well as environmental issues like poor equipment, (aka shoes, ergonomics, etc); although, if you have pain from jumping due to the OA, then it maybe not be a tolerable activity.
@rebeccariehle276418 күн бұрын
Thank you for your dedication to women's health Ginger, and sharing it with us 🙌
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
You are SO welcome! It's my privilege and honor to do my part. 🩷
@violetta195318 күн бұрын
I am an opera singer and went thru menopause at age 49 and was told by my GYN that estrogen was not an option due to my sister having had breast cancer. I I suffered with vaginal dryness and atrophy now at 56 years old, I am noticing a market change in my voice where as I’m singing, notes are dropping where nothing comes out of my mouth, even though I feel like I’m ready to sing a tone. I’ve lost much of my range and the voice feels very, very weak. I have no sense of residence anymore and I fatigue very easily. I have very good vocal technique so I know it has nothing to do with that. I am now considering starting estrogen, but wonder if it’s too late for the damage that’s already been done. Could you advise as I will definitely be revisiting the option of HRT with these new studies debunking the breast cancer correlation to taking estrogen. Many thanks.
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
Thank you for reaching out. There are many options for you, actually, in spite of being misinformed by your providers when you went through menopause. That should never happen, but sadly, it happens every day - even now. Any practitioner that wants to treat menopause needs additional training. Otherwise you are likely to get outdated or incorrect information. That being said - I do first consults free at www.garnerpelvichealth.com and would be happy to troubleshoot your options.
@BlancaLovesJesus18 күн бұрын
Love your hair!
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ColorJoyLynnH19 күн бұрын
I am a professional vocalist and have had voice issues, sometimes serious, several times in my 66 years. University of Michigan has a vocal health clinic that really turned me around about 10 years ago. Still, now I am post menopausal and I need to pay a lot of attention again.
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
That's wonderful that you found help! I'm curious to know what the key factors were in your recovery? And yes, a postmenopausal, perimeno, or menopausal voice requires a unique approach to care.
@user-zn4fy5ye7l19 күн бұрын
Does this apply for weight lifting too? We are told to take a breath in and exhale on the weight bearing action where you usually brace. Thank you for this informative video
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
You can definitely exhale on effort. Usually the hardest part of the lift is where the exhale is most helpful - which should shorten the pelvic floor and help maintain internal pressure. Hope this helps!
@Millie-uf9pn19 күн бұрын
You would not believe how this hit home for me. I am dealing with a rare, very serious health problem, and a spasming diaphragm, rigid abs, voice trouble, and torn ACL are all part of it. Stems from a significantly unstable Atlas/C1, upper cervical misalignment.
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you found this helpful! For patients that present with these issues - it would be ideal to have imaging of your diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abdominal wall done, as well as voice to pelvic floor assessment (physical exam and imaging as well) - which would really elucidate how to best treat your combination of issues.
@Millie-uf9pn17 күн бұрын
@DrGingerGarner Thank you so much for replying 🙏🏼 I haven't been able to find a doctor to help understand what all of the imaging would mean, though. Can you please tell me what type of imaging would I ask for? And what type of doctor? I've found doctors to be dismissive of the issues because they can't find anything wrong through mri's, etc. - that is, until I found a NUCCA chiropractor whose more detailed xrays showed the misalignment in the upper cervical spine
@DrGingerGarner16 күн бұрын
@@Millie-uf9pn That kind of imaging would be done by a PT or DO with post-doctoral training in MSK imaging - with a focus on women's health. it's what I do in practice, but I know there aren't many in the US (yet) - however the numbers are growing!
@Millie-uf9pn16 күн бұрын
@DrGingerGarner Thank you. I believe PT is physiotherapist. What are DO and MSK please? I'm in Canada so I'll look.
@DrGingerGarner16 күн бұрын
@@Millie-uf9pn Yes, PT is physio and DO is osteopath.
@stephgreen307020 күн бұрын
The most infuriating part is that they test you for things that you know aren’t the problem and then you’re charged an outrageous amount for tests, or your insurance declines to pay for the proper test you need. US healthcare is very broken, especially if you are a woman.
@DrGingerGarner18 күн бұрын
Well said, yes. I do have a podcast that is all about ending with and dealing with medical gaslighting. My next season will be all about finding the best care for endometriosis. It's the Living Well Podcast and is available wherever you listen to your podcasts.
@stephgreen307017 күн бұрын
@ I don’t know that! Subscribed.👍🏼
@aninterestingconversation21 күн бұрын
It’s wild out there in the life market. Stay safe. 🙏🏻🤍
@colleenfromsydney419428 күн бұрын
Thank you Dr Garner for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am having my lumpectomy in one week’s time.
@DrGingerGarner25 күн бұрын
Best of luck to you for full healing and a smooth recovery!
@helyrambelo79529 күн бұрын
So interesting🙏👍
@DrGingerGarner25 күн бұрын
Glad you think so, thank you!
@helenromanelli2544Ай бұрын
I'm a bit confused here...need more info
@DrGingerGarner25 күн бұрын
If you have specific questions, happy to help!
@sectionhikerАй бұрын
Where’s the internal rotation?
@DrGingerGarner25 күн бұрын
When your hip rotates inward - think of spinning your foot and leg inward toward the other one. That is the direction of internal rotation.
@airi75089Ай бұрын
Super helpful. Will be trying these out. My shoulder is driving me insane unless I keep it taped with kt tape. 😩
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
Hope it is helpful for you!
@shirleykhairullah1420Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for providing this information ❤
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dandersohnАй бұрын
Wow I had no idea!!!
@sefa5426Ай бұрын
Make sure don’t have a backward jaw while doing this is Very important
@SerendipityInTheSkyАй бұрын
Wow after working the area under my rib cage a bit to make it more “pliable” I got a sharp pain in my left TMJ where I have chronic tension!
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
Those areas are definitely connected! Glad you are making some progress!
@mariac5942Ай бұрын
Thanks very much. I want to apply to martial art! 🎉
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
You can do it!
@clareahteeАй бұрын
I love storms! Thumbs up for the raining sound in the background.
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
Me too!
@_S.R._Ай бұрын
Hi, I'm new here... Thank you for documenting and posting your experience. Did you have sentinel lymph node biopsy with your partial mastectomy? I'm having a lumpectomy+SLNB in a couple of weeks.
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
Wishing you healing prayers for a full recovery! I did have a biopsy done but not with this first surgery (I had 2). Everything turned out fine, ultimately - I'm very grateful for the experience and knowledge I gained to be able to turn around and help lovely people like yourself! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
@mariac5942Ай бұрын
Hi many thanks for your videos, it's fascinating to discover our bodies as adults! I was wondering if you have a video for increasing awareness of pelvis, as sometimes I believe my pelvis is relaxed while in reality it's tucked!!! 😅
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
So true! It's why biofeedback - in all its forms - from ultrasound imaging to just using a simple mirror, is key.
@behindcamera1818Ай бұрын
Thank you Dr you are next god for the human thank you for saving life and money of poor people 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
So glad you found this helpful!
@Christos-7-92 ай бұрын
Instantly feel tired after these exercises 😅
@DrGingerGarnerАй бұрын
I can understand! SO much trauma and tension is held here -it's exhausting to hold onto it and when you let it go you get this huge relief - but also fatigue too!
@AUTUMNSUN30002 ай бұрын
I'm having a huge problem with my voice and I no is due to premenopause menopause on 47 years old and I am so depressed about it because I am a singer and I cannot sing or talk for long periods of time I am so sad😢😢😢😢
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
You can always reach out for a consultation - first consults are free at www.garnerpelvichealth.com I'm so sorry you are going through this - but there is help - and there are answers. It's not inevitable to lose your singing voice during menopause.
@HiddenLotus2 ай бұрын
Over a decade i have tried getting help, and the answer is always the same, physical therapy will fix this. Well....Hardly any affordable insurance covers PT. That's part of the dark truth of western med. Videos such as this one are the only help we receive. Thanks🌻
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
I am glad the video was helpful for you. I am so sorry that medical gaslighting in pelvic health is so prevalent. It's why I started my KZbin channel, to try and combat it. And yes copays and costs must come down for all healthcare, PT included.
@madyali54632 ай бұрын
I don't understand what you mean by hot estrogen, gut, glucose friendly.. can you explain please
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Hi there! If you have specific questions I'm happy to help. I just don't understand what you mean by the things you listed there - I'm assuming you didn't mean "hot estrogen?"
@ArabellasTarot2 ай бұрын
You are so incredibly helpful! I’m binge watching! I feel heard! ❤
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Aww, I'm SO glad to hear this is helpful, you are SO welcome (and SO heard!) 💜
@ArabellasTarot2 ай бұрын
@@DrGingerGarner ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@AyeshaFamat2 ай бұрын
Loser...
@ellenbruckermarshall41792 ай бұрын
Practitioners would do well to learn how to say, I don’t know what this is, but I’m willing to learn, do some research, or refer you to someone who may know more. Female trauma survivor on the spectrum with late stage Lyme and co-infections. Gaslit for too long.
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Yes, yes, and yes. Too many folks with Lyme suffer for way too long - as well as the other diagnoses mentioned in the video. Lots of pelvic health gaslighting going on. I hope you have finally found compassionate care that is integrative and lifestyle medicine based. Sending support across the virtual airwaves...
@truthreignsforever92862 ай бұрын
Don’t know how this digging rib stuff would help breathing? I’d like to truly understand this
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Mobilizing the diaphragm is supported in multiple studies to improve lung vital capacity, especially in those with breathing dysfunction. The diaphragm attaches to the spine, ribs, and blends with the fascia of multiple muscles. Hope this helps!
@truthreignsforever92862 ай бұрын
@@DrGingerGarner <> thanks 🙏. By the time I got your message I’ve already improved by your techniques. Thank you 😊
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
@@truthreignsforever9286 Well yay!!!
@Toronto1984r2 ай бұрын
Hi, what is your opinion on magnetic stimulation chair for pelvic floor muscul?
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
My short answer is that gadgets can never replace 1 on 1 care and hands-on therapeutic intervention. These are often used as an expensive way to bypass actual pelvic floor healthcare.
@Toronto1984r2 ай бұрын
@@DrGingerGarner Yes of course, so what about combination of both?
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
@@Toronto1984r The research is pretty clear that 1 on 1 and internal pelvic floor work is superior, so you would not need both. That would save you time and money.
@sue63072 ай бұрын
I fall asleep right away. But wake up like 10times because of pain. Always adds up to 5 or 6. What do we do??
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
It's time to see someone who is board certified in lifestyle medicine and specializes in pain management (PT) to help. Depending on where you are, I do limited numbers of consults or can help direct you to someone locally.
@stephgreen30702 ай бұрын
Perimenopause has been the ruin of my sleep. I felt like once my small kids got old enough to sleep through the night I’d be golden, but I only had about 6 months between my youngest sleeping through the night and the beginning of sleep disturbances related to hormones🤦🏻♀️
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
It's time to see someone who is board certified in lifestyle medicine to help. Depending on where you are, I do limited numbers of consults for that, or can help direct you to someone locally.
@YouButter2 ай бұрын
Subscribed
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@stephaniehutchings20562 ай бұрын
There are several people that I know women who can’t sleep at all, no matter what time they lay down and no matter what they do so how do you treat that? my husband goes to sleep as soon as his head hits the pillow me I’m up and if I hear the slightest noise, it resets and falling asleep is the hardest part and if I am disturbed at all like a noise or anything it starts all over again heaven forbid I have to use the restroom and have one thought in my mind.
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
There are many variables that play into dysfunctional sleep, especially as women enter perimenopause. It's impossible to list them all here - but if you can see someone who is certified in lifestyle medicine, and can also rule out other sleep disorders, that is ideal!
@T.137-lmt22 ай бұрын
Great videos thank you
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! You are very welcome!
@helenholdsworth64072 ай бұрын
A yawn and tiredness just came on. I'm relaxed now! Thank you.
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@dg4622 ай бұрын
Love to hear this information. Thank you! Can you recommend a PT in Ottawa, ON in Canada?
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
I do now know a hip scope/pelvic rehab specialist in Ottawa - I would think they could be few and far between in CA since specialty orthopedic and pelvic surgeries (i.e. hip scopes, endometriosis, etc.) are done with less frequency, from my understanding.
@jodyricard52302 ай бұрын
Hello Dr Gringer I'm having a fl intra articular left hip injection Friday. The orthopedic doctor said if it works they want to do arthroscopy. Im confused.
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
This is understandable to be confused regarding diagnostic injections. Ultimately, the decision to have surgery is yours. I have helped multiple women avoid hip arthroscopy, and some I've recommended proceed with it. It all depends on your presentation and what your personal goals are for your hip function/structure. Hip arthroscopy is a big undertaking, and many factors must be considered before committing to it, not least of all - is the pain and disability enough to go the surgical route OR can it be conservatively managed?
@toxicbear47923 ай бұрын
Could someone help me with a question? I am dating a girl who's 36 years old. Who says she has crps, and because of that she cannot have sex. Is there signs or ways I can tell that she is telling the true. Or is she lying? Please help.
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately this is a deeply personal matter that requires excellent communication skills. I would suggest seeing a sex therapist or counselor together - that is the best possible means for getting the outcome you want! Good luck!
@toxicbear47923 ай бұрын
@DrGingerGarner i can see where you're coming from. Thank you and I appreciate the response.
@DrGingerGarner2 ай бұрын
@@toxicbear4792 You are very welcome!
@JustMc113 ай бұрын
Hi Ginger, are you taking new clients via telehealth? I’ve found this extremely helpful. Two years and no one has connected the dots for me. I’m desperate for some guidance as a singer who is really struggling to sing and is also having pelvic floor symptoms. Thank you.
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
Hi there, Yes I am taking new clients, depending on location and type of issue, and of course, schedule availability. You can reach out at www.garnerpelvichealth.com to book a first consult free.
@tarastarr42563 ай бұрын
Hello: And yes to all 3 problem areas you described (vaginal, vocal, breath control)! I'm a 66 year old post menopausal woman who is a cantorial soloist at my Temple. I'm an operatically trained soprano but I've noticed definite vocal changes in the past 3 years with regard to vocal control, notes cutting out intermittently in the middle register between middle C and an octave above. Right now I'm rehearsing for the High Holidays with a quartet and suffice it to say, I'm struggling and panicking because not only are the vocal changes apparent but as a result my confidence is way down which only magnifies the problem! I'm on Premarin for vaginal dryness, thinning of the vaginal walls and labia including fusion. To top things off, you should also know that I have a diagnosed partial rectal prolapse with pelvic floor weakness. In spite of all these things, I'm very active, athletic, and fit for my age! Anyway, for the time being I've cut out alcohol, bumped my water intake way up, and cut down on reflux causing foods; I'm also taking Pantoprazole until I get through the High Holidays. I'm hoping there is enough improvement to get me satisfactorally through the first service October 2nd. I have a lot of insight into the voice through vocal training and I'm also a retired speech-language pathologist. I've never had a real strong resilient voice (which doesn't bode well for aspiring opera singers!) and I have a history of hyperdysphonia, nodules, and reflux induced inflammation. It's actually amazing that I was able to overcome much of it in my 40's and 50's. I will undergo yet another laryngoscopy but in the meantime I would love to receive more information and feedback from you. I'm actually wondering if the Premarin can have a positive affect vocally and I'm interested in your thoughts about this vaginal cream. I just booked a 10 minute call on your website. Thank you in advance Dr. Garner. Tara
@shannonroth13653 ай бұрын
I took your V2PF course through H&W recently. Have lots of questions but wanted to start here. When you say the larynx should stay neutral with no tension, clicking or pain at rest and then with swallow and eating, will there be a slight decrease in movement since the supra and infahyoid muscles are involved in phonation and chewing?
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
Hi Shannon! Can you put the question in context so I can understand it more fully? i.e. I have a patient who does A, should B or C happen when they voice? contract the abs? breathe a certain way, or recruit their pelvic floor? Thanks!
@shannonroth13653 ай бұрын
Sure! If I was assessing a patient’s hyoid mobility in supine would we expect or want NO pain, clicking/popping, and no restriction, if I had the patient do the following: A) nothing/resting B) swallow C) chew a raisin D) perform a straight leg raise E) hum sigh I’m just wondering would we see a slight change in the mobility, slightly reduced, with any sub/ phonation, chewing, and swallow because the supra and infra hyoid muscles are involved in phonation and chewing? If those muscle are activated then they put a line of pull on the hyoid. Is there a range of normal with slight decreased mobility of the larynx if I was assessing it throughout those tasks
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
@@shannonroth1365 Hi Shannon! Active ROM of the mandible will employ the suprahyoids and infrahyoids in different ways - lowering and elevating the jaw. At rest there should be none of the things mentioned above, including SLR and hum and to a certain extend the hum sigh. But a swallow and chewing are going to alter length/tension in real time - think of it a bit like trying to massage the bicep while in the middle of a bicep curl. ;) It would be more difficult. However, overall, if there is existing resting tension there - you aren't going to have optimal chewing or swallowing. (Note: the latter 2 actions I do not cover in the V2PF course but I would refer you to SLP anatomy & physiology for that piece).
@shannonroth13653 ай бұрын
@@DrGingerGarner thank you so much! That all makes sense!
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
@@shannonroth1365 Awesome! :)
@lilyl32243 ай бұрын
The gentle engagement of the belly button and pelvic floor happens for the exhale only or for both inhale and exhale? Thank you!
@DrGingerGarner3 ай бұрын
Great question - it is dependent on your task. For most people - just starting out in building pelvic floor and core coordination - exhaling on the effort (lifting for example) is best. But once you advance - then if a task is hard and requires longer than a single breath cycle - you could end up doing it on both the inhale/exhale.