Dr. Putnam's Health Insights: Garden Path Acupuncture Blog

the weird link between Tight pelvic floors and constipation

February 21, 2025

Why on Earth would a tight anus actually cause diarrhea? Hold on, it’s a bumpy and unpleasant ride. Tight pelvic floor muscles can contribute to diarrhea, although this connection is…

Why tight muscles cause leaks

February 21, 2025

A tight pelvic floor can indeed contribute to urinary incontinence, but it’s important to clarify that there are different types of urinary incontinence, and the mechanisms behind each type can…

Chronic Pain and Disability

February 21, 2025

There’s pain, and then there’s chronic pain. Most acute, new pain will resolve on its own as the body heals but it can become much, much more complicated. Chronic pain…

Do you have to squeeze when you sneeze?

February 21, 2025

Squeeze and hold, stop that urine flow!Hold for 3…2…1…and pee until you’re donenow squeeze and hold, stop that urine flow!Hold for 3…2…1…and pee until you’re done… Ok, maybe everyone doesn’t…

Tearing During Childbirth

February 21, 2025

It happens to almost everyone who gives birth vaginally. In fact, 85-90% of people who have a vaginal birth experience some form of genital tearing. As the baby exits the…

Perpetual Pee Problem

February 21, 2025

When over half of all adult women will have a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point, it’s natural, although frustrating, when the burning, urgency, and pain keep returning to…

Down the Chute

February 21, 2025

Why Laxatives may not Solve Your Constipation Problem Hey, no shame here! Everyone deals with poo problems now and again. Typical potty problems are short lived and can usually be…

Great News! We Now Accept IBX & Highmark Insurance

February 21, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Garden Path Acupuncture is now in-network with Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and Highmark medical insurance! This means more patients can access the healing benefits of…

Treatment for the Levator Ani: Treatment for Pelvic Floor Disorders

February 21, 2025

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be a deeply personal and often frustrating condition, affecting everything from core stability and digestion to urinary and sexual health. At GPA, we offer a specialized…