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By Annalise Thompson, PT, DPT | COVA Physical Therapy, Solana Beach, CA If you have endometriosis or adenomyosis, there is a good chance you have heard some version of: “Painful periods are normal.” “You just have to learn to live with it.” “Everything looks fine.” But when pelvic pain is interfering with your workouts, work, sleep, sex life, or ability to simply get through your day, I don’t believe the conversation should end there. I’m Dr. Annalise Thompson, a pelvic healt

Strength training for healthy bones If you’ve been told that bone loss is inevitable after menopause, you’re not alone. Nearly half of women over age 50 have low bone mass (osteopenia), and about 1 in 4 have osteoporosis. The lifetime risk of an osteoporotic fracture ranges from 44–65%. That makes bone health essential for longevity, independence, and staying active. But here’s the empowering truth: Bone is living tissue. And it responds to the right kind of training. Can Bon