by Jennifer Touzel | Feb 22, 2024 | Pelvic Floor, Physiotheraphy, Pregnancy and post-partum
A lot of women I see for pelvic health physio appointments have been told about pelvic floor exercises, or Kegel’s – often through antenatal classes, Pilates classes, or friends. A lot of these women also confess that they’re not sure whether they’re doing them...
by Sophie Fogarty | Feb 27, 2023 | Breastfeeding, Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum, Wellbeing
This is a common misconception we hear daily in clinic. “I don’t want a C-section as I want to recover more quickly”. The length of time it takes to recover from birth depends on a multitude of factors and having a vaginal birth doesn’t mean you bounce back quicker....
by Kendal De Besten | Feb 2, 2023 | Breastfeeding, Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum, Wellbeing
Breastfeeding – baby is happy tucking in to their meal, you go to look up or over your shoulder and every thing hurts. Why????? Once bub arrives all of a sudden you are spending hours of your day sitting to breastfeed. Your neck is craning over to meet baby’s gaze,...
by Kendal De Besten | Feb 2, 2023 | Chiropractic Treatment, Exercise, Osteopathy, Pain, Physiotheraphy, Wellbeing
You’ve hurt yourself! Who do you go a see? Your friend has recommended their physiotherapist, your work colleague sees his chiropractor regularly for injuries, and your mum has used the same osteopath for years! All three health professions have a similar goal of...
by Kendal De Besten | Feb 1, 2023 | Bladder, Bowels, Breath, Exercise, Pain, Pregnancy and post-partum, Wellbeing
Bladder urgency, also known as overactive bladder (OAB), is a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to go to the bathroom many times during the day and night, and may also experience unintentional urine...
