Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS7 Health Benefits of GratitudeThe week of Thanksgiving is a time when many of us consciously set aside time to count our blessings and take stock of all the things in...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSHolistic Treatment for Interstitial CystitisNatural Remedies and Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis Many patients with interstitial cystitis reject the idea they need to be on...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSThe Best Supplements for Interstitial CystitisSupplements can be an important part of holistically treating interstitial cystititis. They are less expensive than medications and...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSPelvic Pain when Coughing or SneezingWhy Does it Hurt to Sneeze? Pain with sneezing or coughing is unfortunately common. It can be a sharp pain in the lower abdomen, pelvic...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSEight IC Myths that Hold Patients Back from ReliefFind out the truths behind the biggest IC myths!
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSCBD Oil: What's the Buzz About?One of the most talked about "new" treatments for chronic pain is actually centuries old: cannabidiol (CBD oil). Having been used as a...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #8: Wait for a 'Cure'The Myth: We should wait for a 'cure' for interstitial cystitis. The Truth: Conditions can be treated, managed and improved, but for...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #7: It's All in Your HeadThe Myth: The pain and symptoms of IC are 'all in your head.' The Truth: Even though many patients are told this at some point in their...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #6: Elmiron is the Only OptionThe Myth: Elmiron(R) is your only treatment (or best) treatment option. The Truth: Though many urologists prescribe Elmiron(R) to...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #5: Acid is the EnemyThe Myth: Ingesting acidic foods or beverages makes urine more acidic, irritating the bladder and flaring symptoms. The Truth: While...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #4: Follow the 'IC Diet'The Myth: There is a standard "IC Diet" that all patients should be following. The Truth: Your diet will be unique, and should focus...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #3: IC is a Woman's ConditionThe Myth: Interstitial Cystitis is a women’s condition. The Truth: The best prevalence studies in women and men have found that the...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #2: IC is RareThe Myth: Interstitial cystitis is a rare condition. The Truth: Interstitial cystitis affects up to 12 million people in the United...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSIC Myth #1: IC is a Bladder ConditionThe Myth: Interstitial cystitis is exclusively a bladder condition. The Truth: IC is a complex condition, involving the bladder, pelvic...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSWhat Happens When Endometriosis Is Not the Underlying Cause of Pelvic PainNew research from the University of Calgary explores the role of endometriosis in chronic pelvic pain. They examined a group of more...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSQuercetin - This Simple Supplement Could Reduce Your Pelvic Symptoms!Quercetin is a bioflavonoid -- a naturally occurring compound that is often found in citrus fruits, berries, tea, or wine. Bioflavonoids...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSL-Arginine may Clear Inflammation and Increase Circulation in Pelvic Pain ConditionsL-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is both produced naturally by the body and found in common foods like red meat, dairy, and...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSPelvic Floor 301: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionNow that we've discussed what the pelvic floor is and what the pelvic floor does, we need to talk about what can happen when the pelvic...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSPelvic Floor 201: What Does the Pelvic Floor Do?The pelvic floor is important for the vital functions it performs. These muscles are active throughout the entire day and night,...
Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCSPelvic Floor 101: What is the Pelvic Floor?The pelvic floor isn’t just a clever name; it’s literally the floor of your pelvis. The term is a shorthand for the muscles, ligaments,...