By Dr. Maria Villarini PT, DPT, CKTP, CYI
It may be difficult at times to find the right words or the right person to talk to about such personal or embarrassing things in your life like: leaking urine when you laugh, cough, or exercise; pain with vaginal penetration via intercourse or a routine GYN exam; unexplained abdominal or lower back/sacral pain that only a surgeon has an answer for; feeling inadequate as a man due to erectile dysfunction, and the list goes on and on.
Who are you supposed to turn to?
Who can you be completely honest with and have a real discussion with about these things?
I have heard it all. My work is my passion and I never leave it at home. I can be at any social gathering and someone within my group is likely to share their own personal account about a question or problem that they have. After talking to them and sharing with each other the things that others and doctors ignored or tried to sweep under the rug everyone always feels more relieved and better informed at the end of the conversation. Many people decide to seek treatment after talking about their problems because they finally realize that they don’t have to continue to live the way they have been living. It’s like a light bulb goes off, they have an Ah Ha Moment, and they realize that there is help and things can get better.
I wish I could be at every party, celebration, get together, basketball game, or movies. It is at places like these that things come up. Men show how uncomfortable or painful they find sitting to be, women complain about their recent trip to the GYN or other doctor. It’s at these more relaxed times that people, friends, friends of friends, and family let down their guard and start being real.
So, since I can’t always be there, I have created an extension of myself to help begin these difficult conversations and be available to you at all times.
I introduce you to REAL TALK Mari
(Mah-ree with a roll of the tongue and Spanish accent)
REAL TALK Mari
She was created to have REAL discussions with others, answer questions, and bring up tough topics that maybe your friends, family, or doctors aren't talking about regarding anything related to Pelvic Health or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
More importantly, she was created because I can't always be a part of your circle of friends to let you know there is help for what you're going through or that you're not going crazy.
Please use this Blog post to ask any question you would like or join in on Instagram or Facebook to contribute, add your personal experience, or get informed.
So, Let's Finally Start Talking... FOR REAL
Dr. Maria Villarini, PT, DPT, CKTP, CYI
Founder of Inner Strength Physical Therapy
“Real Talk Mari” was created by Dr. Maria Villarini, a licensed Physical Therapist, who specializes in the rehabilitation of dysfunctions resulting from the Pelvis and Pelvic Floor (Bowel, Bladder and Sexual dysfunction) as well as performance optimization for athletes. Dr. Villarini has helped to heal, educate, and empower men and women of various dysfunctions with the emphasis of a holistic approach and mind-body connection. She continues to embrace her mission to Reduce The Time Of Suffering by educating friends, patients, colleges, and doctors on available noninvasive and effective physical therapy treatments for these problems.
To confidentially discuss specific concerns or make an appointment for an evaluation, don’t wait, call 914-505-6556 or visit www.innerstrengthpt.org for more assistance.
Home services are available and spanish speaking therapist are available.