A hysterectomy is common, but recovery is individual. The uterus is removed, sometimes along with the cervix and ovaries. The surgery may be abdominal, laparoscopic (keyhole) or vaginal. Each variation affects healing differently. Two women can both say, “I’ve had a hysterectomy,” yet have completely different needs. Even when scars are small, internal healing is significant. There may be: Altered pelvic floor support Changes in pressure tolerance Hormonal shifts (especially

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) causes pain on the outside of the knee. It is common in runners and walkers, but it also appears in people who squat, lunge or climb stairs frequently without good hip control. The IT band is a thick band of connective tissue running from the outside of the hip to the outer knee. It does not “tighten” in the way a muscle does. Most of the time, the real issue is poor hip stability. ITBS is usually a load-management problem. Common contributors