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Sarton Physical Therapy - Hope and Healing for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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Sarton Physical Therapy - Hope and Healing for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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Sarton PT, Orange County's most experienced pelvic floor PT team, was created to deliver hope and healing for pelvic pain, s*xual pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pre & post-natal issues. Sarton PT, Orange County's most experienced pelvic floor PT team, was created to deliver hope and healing for pelvic pain, s*xual pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pre and post-natal issues.

09/25/2025

Ever feel like your body is working against you?

👉You’re exhausted but can’t sleep.
👉You have sugar cravings and you keep gaining weight even when you barely eat
👉Your periods are all over the place, moods are swinging wildly… and yet you’re told “that’s just peri-menopause or part of menopause”

But deep down, you know it’s more than that.

One overlooked factor? The MTHFR gene mutation.

When this gene isn’t running smoothly, it can quietly throw off your:

∙ Hormones (estrogen piles up, thyroid slows down)
∙ Energy (poor methylation = low energy production)
∙ Detox pathways (toxins + hormones don’t clear the way they should)

And it doesn’t stop there.. it can ripple all the way into your pelvis!

✔️More pain sensitivity + slower healing
✔️Nerve irritation = heightened pelvic pain
✔️Hormone + detox overload → cycle changes, fertility struggles, pelvic congestion
✔️Immune flares that aggravate bladder, gut, or pelvic pain
✔️Weaker nutrient absorption → slower pelvic tissue repair

Your pelvic floor never works in isolation. If methylation is off, pelvic symptoms may be starting upstream.

Whole-body healing means looking beyond the pelvis… and that’s where the breakthroughs happen.

09/20/2025

Hey pelvic healers! This needs to be on your radar whether you have “IC” or some other pelvic pain diagnosis.

If you missed our pelvic healing tree post, go back and check it out! You can’t treat the fruits without treating the roots.🌱🌳

09/15/2025

Your bladder pain might just be the tip of the iceberg.

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) isn’t just about burning or urgency. If you have IC, you can also experience:

✔️Pelvic pressure or discomfort
✔️Pain during intimacy
✔️Frequent urination that disrupts daily life
✔️Lower back or hip pain
✔️Digestive or abdominal discomfort

IC affects everyone differently, and symptoms can be frustrating and confusing. Find yourself a good pelvic floor therapist who will help you understand the full picture of what your body is telling you.

If you need one, we are here for you! Send us a DM or reach out to us at:

📞 714-770-8222
💌 frontdesk@pelvichealing.com

09/13/2025

When it comes to Interstitial Cystitis (IC), is the bladder the victim or is it the driver?

Contrary to popular belief, the root cause of IC is very often not stemming from the bladder itself. Rather, IC is often the RESULT of other things in the body that are influencing the bladder, causing it to be the victim. We are often putting on our detective hat in the clinic to figure out the true root cause of each individual patient’s presentation.

Thankfully, many providers have done research on this condition to create subtypes surrounding the various possible causes of IC. In 2015, Dr. Christopher Payne created a clear treatment outline for IC that outlines 5 subtypes of this diagnosis.

In our practice, we have found that many of our patients have the third phenotype - Myofascial Pain Syndrome. These patients tend to have history of childbirth trauma, repeat UTIs, and other pelvic floor dysfunction. The most common treatment for this type of IC is pelvic floor physical therapy.

With that being said, if you are experiencing these symptoms, book a free 15-minute discovery call with one of our physical therapists at (714) 770-8222.💜

09/12/2025

✨Our Pelvic Healing family just got bigger!✨

We’re beyond excited to welcome Dr. Jessica Apolinar to the team.

Jessica brings so much warmth, energy, and passion for helping patients on their healing journeys. She has a heart for connecting with people and creating a space where patients feel truly seen and supported.

Fun fact: When she’s not in the clinic, you can usually find her exploring new foodie spots or sipping on a matcha latte. 🍵🍽️

Welcome to the team, Jessica. We’re so lucky to have you!💜

09/11/2025

You can’t treat the fruits without treating the roots.

When it comes to pelvic pain, what you see on the surface (the leaves) is only part of the story.

Beneath the surface are the branches and trunk: the diagnoses that give a name to the pain but still don’t explain why it’s happening.

To truly heal, we have to look even deeper… down to the roots. Things like past trauma, nervous system dysregulation, gut health, hormones, and old injuries can all play a role.

This Pain Awareness Month, let this be your reminder: there is hope and healing when we stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the causes.💜

09/09/2025

When it comes to Interstitial Cystitis (IC), we have observed that many of our patients are often given this diagnosis by default when MDs don't know what else to call their bladder symptoms, especially when they don't culture + for a UTI.

If you dive into the literature, you’ll see that various IC phenotypes (underlying root causes) have been proposed, discussed & highlighted. We feel the ones that need more attention & are overlooked besides the pelvic floor muscles include: the ability to detox and methylate, histamine intolerance, & what are known as biofilms.

Several phenotypes or underlying drivers can fuel this pelvic pain diagnosis & have been identified. This is why treatment that works for one patient with IC doesn't always work for the next.💡

09/04/2025

If you have period pain, put your detective hat on and save this list as all possible factors that can be contributing to it.

Every system of the body needs to be considered and a treatment plan will be unique for each individual based on drivers identified.

08/28/2025

What if your period pain isn’t coming from your uterus at all?

Period pain isn’t something you have to live with. Believe it or not, you can influence it (I, Dr. Julie, am living proof).

Two commonly overlooked drivers of cramps actually start outside your uterus:
✔️ your abdominal fascia
✔️ your body’s global inflammation level

👉Fascia
Tight abdominal fascia can amplify cramps and nerve pain.

Why? Because fascia communicates with your organs and nerves. When it becomes unhealthy, pain can get worse as it will inflame any structure that sits below it or it surrounds (think pelvic nerves and the uterus itself).

Myofascial release (like our skin-rolling vids!) can change this process. I used these exact techniques myself to reduce severe period pain.

👉Inflammation
Chronic inflammation often comes from an imbalanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. Ideally, you want a 1:1 ration, however, the average American diet is closer to 20:1 😳.

This major imbalance drives more pain.

Fish oil is a simple solution to improve this ratio. In fact studies show high-dose fish oil can work just as well as 800 mg of ibuprofen in women with period pain. I take 4,000 mg fish oil every morning… total game changer.

✨ Stay tuned tomorrow when I dive into why fascia and fish oil work so well and why I believe they should be part of everyone’s regimen who suffers with period pain.

Ready to find relief? Call 714-770-8222 or DM us today to start your healing journey.💜

08/08/2025

💫 Let’s talk Connective Tissue (CT) restriction - AKA your superficial fascia!

This is characterized by dense subcutaneous thickening that can be uncomfortable during a skin rolling examination.

👉 In a PF PT assessment for those with pelvic pain & s*xual pain, we always evaluate the CT, following fascial trains from foot to pelvis to head (cranium) 🔍

When CT/Fascial lines are restricted, there’s:
👉 decreased blood flow through the area
👉 increased inflammation on any organ, nerve, or muscle below it
👉 increased tissue sensitivity to touch.

😌 These changes set the stage for difficulty with everyday functioning such as wearing tighter clothing (pants & underwear especially), sitting, bladder filling, and having pain-free s*x.

Pelvic pain syndromes almost always have this component present! 📋

For those seeking solutions after unsuccessful PFPT experiences, going after CT restrictions & fascia may be the missing link. 🧩

06/19/2025

Front of the hip hurting? It might be your nerves.
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Not all anterior hip pain is from muscles or joints. Sometimes, it’s nerve-related and often overlooked. Here are a few key players:⁣
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🧠 Genitofemoral nerve – sharp or aching pain in the groin, inner thigh, or testicle/labia.⁣
🧠 Ilioinguinal nerve – pain or tingling along the groin crease, often after surgery or injury.⁣
🧠 Iliohypogastric nerve – discomfort near the lower belly or side of the hip.⁣
🧠 Femoral nerve – pain or weakness in the front of the thigh.⁣
🧠 Perineal nerve – sitting pain that wraps to the front of the pelvis.⁣
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If your hip pain isn’t improving with stretching or strengthening, it might be time to look deeper. Nerves matter!

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Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

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Sarton Physical Therapy was created to deliver hope and healing for life altering pelvic floor conditions: pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pain with s*x, pudendal neuralgia, incontinence, interstitial cystitis, tailbone pain, coccyx pain, and other related disorders. We also offer expert care in pre and postpartum needs. We are led by a team of practitioners unmatched in experience and years of training.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional and unparalleled quality of care while providing every patient with a distinctive healing program that integrates the most current evidence based PT treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.

Pelvic health is one of the last and often poorly understood frontiers for both men and women. Currently, many suffer in silence or search relentlessly for answers, only to become frustrated by a lack of true understanding and expertise in the medical community. Sarton Physical Therapy practitioners understand that pelvic pain, s*xual pain, pelvic organ prolapse or urinary leakage have the power to influence every aspect of one's existence—the ability to enjoy work, play, life, family and personal relationships. Many patients often wonder, "Am I the only one? What is wrong with me? Why is it so difficult to find help?" Fortunately, help is available to both men and women who do not need to suffer in isolation.

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