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

How Stress Impacts Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (And What You Can Do)

March 9, 2025

Your pelvic floor plays a key role in your overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked—until something feels off. Stress, a common part of daily life, can quietly affect these muscles…

The Benefits of Collagen Induction at Every Age

February 28, 2025

Collagen is the foundation of youthful, resilient skin, but as we age, our body’s natural collagen production slows down. Collagen induction therapy, also known as microneedling, is a powerful way…

Garden Path Acupuncture Now Offers Microneedling!

February 21, 2025

I’m thrilled to announce that Garden Path Acupuncture is now offering microneedling, a natural and effective way to rejuvenate your skin! As a licensed acupuncturist, I bring a unique depth…

The worst of two worlds: Hard Flaccid Syndrome

February 21, 2025

Hard flaccid syndrom (HFS) is an uncommon and little-known disorder marked by enduring alterations in the penis’ flaccid state. HFS is the worst of both worlds, as its name implies.…

If you have a penis, read this

February 21, 2025

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are two distinct but interconnected conditions. While they primarily involve different aspects of the pelvic region, they can influence each other in…

why back pain can be a pain in the butt

February 21, 2025

It’s all tied together, you know. And the biggest seams in our body are right along the midline in our pelvis. Tight pelvic floor muscles can contribute to back pain…

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…