Article written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Pudendal Nerve Neuralgia can be confusing at first, but once you know what's going on, there's a lot you can do for it! "Everything looks normal..." If you've been experiencing pain with sitting, burning pelvic pain, groin pain, discomfort during intimacy, incontinence, or unexplained numbness, you've probably heard those frustrating words or even been passed off from practitioner to practitioner without an

Article written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis That pain in your but can be coming from your back! Read on to find out how... Happy Friday! Let's talk about one of the biggest troublemakers I see in the clinic: the piriformis muscle. It's tiny, and sometimes stubborn. When it's unhappy... it can make your entire leg miserable. We often assume pain shooting into the buttock or down the back of the leg automatically means a "slipped disc" or sciatica. Yes

Or... "Help! Which appointment am I supposed to book?" Blog post written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis The initial exam is where we figure it all out! So, sit back, tell your story, and we will get to the bottom of it. I get this question daily, and realized I needed to write a blog post about it! Because, well... I do a lot of different things, and if you are new to my services, it can be a bit confusing to sort through everything I do! To be frank, I

Blog post written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Imagine this: you start your day by rolling out of bed. When you sit up, you glance down, and suddenly your belly seems to form a little ridge or triangle down the middle. You feel a jolt of panic and pick up your phone to search for answers. You open Instagram and scroll to the first post you see, telling you that "your core is ruined forever." Pause here with me for a moment. We all know there is a mass

Why Your Pelvic Floor Might Be Asking For Help (And Why Kegels Aren't Always The Go-To). Tips on Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment And More. Blog Post Written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis It's estimated the 50% of women will experience some degree of prolapse by the time they are 50. (This conversation needs to happen) Let's talk about something that almost nobody talks about (or even thinks to talk about) until it happens to them: Pelvic organ prolapse

Blog article written by Dr. Marnie Hansen for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Hip pain during hiking isn't always coming from the hip itself. Spring is here, summer adventures are right around the corner, and many of us are spending more time hiking, climbing, mountain biking, running, and enjoying everything the Utah mountains have to offer. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when I start hearing a very common and familiar complaint: "My hip pinches when I hike." Or... "I

Article Written By Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC Pelvic floor pain coming and going? Looking for pelvic floor pain relief? Learn simple yoga, breathwork, and pelvic floor exercises to relieve pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and pelvic tension. A common question I hear in my practice is: "Why was I feeling better... and then suddenly worse again?" A patient will come in after a few weeks of excellent progress. Maybe intercourse is less painful. Maybe sitting is easier. Maybe she's

Blog post written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC, for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis If you’ve ever walked out of a workout feeling extra tight in your muscles, woken up with your neck locked up and stiff after a long day at the computer, or even wondered why an old injury still nags away at you for years after the fact… your soft tissues might be trying to get your attention. At Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What exactly is soft tissue therapy,

Blog post written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, DC, for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis Pelvic floor therapy for the female athlete explained in a fun, informative way. Learn why active women experience pelvic floor dysfunction, common symptoms, and how chiropractic care and pelvic floor therapy can help. If you’ve ever leaked a little while running, felt that uncomfortable pressure “down there,” or even wondered why your hips or low back always feel so tight no matter what you do for it… W

Article written by Dr. Marnie Hansen for Salt Lake Spine & Pelvis I just got back from Italy, and let me tell you... between the pasta, the cobblestones, and the very long flights, your spine gets a full experience when you travel overseas. And once again, I was reminded of something I tell my patients all the time: Airplane seats are not designed with your spine in mind. Sitting still for hours is basically the opposite of what your body wants. Yet every time I suggest gett

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Blogpost written by Dr. Marnie Hansen, April 2026 Introduction to Your First Pelvic Floor Visit Many feelings can come up when booking your first pelvic floor visit. Feelings like apprehension or intimidation are totally normal... not to mention, common! Many women put it off for years, as the thought of someone snooping around 'down there' can feel a little unsettling. Others think... perhaps what's a mystery should remain a mystery, and simply might not want to know more ab

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