Diaphragmatic breathing is a simple and effective technique to support pelvic floor function. Belly breathing is a powerful practice that improves oxygenation, as well as helps activation and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles.
Mastitis is a painful condition that affects up to 1 in 5 women during their breastfeeding journey. What is mastitis or blocked ducts? Mastitis or blocked ducts is an inflammatory reaction that occurs within your breast tissue that may or may not be associated with infection. This typical occurs due to a “blockage” of the
It’s ideal to schedule your first pelvic health appointment right after your 20–22-week morphology scan. During your first pregnancy appointment here is what to expect.
The “knack” technique is a conscious and pre-emptively timed strong contraction of the pelvic floor muscles that helps reduce increased downward pressure on the pelvic floor.
Have you ever heard of a vaginal dilator? Luckily for you, we’ve got just the thing. Check out blog post which is all about vaginal dilators, how they can help with conditions such as painful intercourse, and we’ve included a bunch of info that should help answer all of your questions. You’ll be an expert in no time.
The lowdown and basic guide to choosing a lubricant to enhance sexual pleasure and wellbeing. What to look for and consider when choosing the right lubricant for vaginal or anal play, when to use a lubricant, compatibility and pH considerations.
This blog will explain what happens during a pelvic physiotherapy rectal examination – the what, why, when and how to make your experience a little less daunting!
Did you know that pelvic floor physiotherapy can help to treat and manage bowel concerns such as constipation, straining, hemorrhoids, fissures, or lack of control over wind or stools? Here are our top three favourite (and super easy) tips for improving your bowel health.
One of the most common things our clients say is that they are not sure if they engaging their pelvic floor correctly! This blog gives 4 of our best pelvic floor cues to help you activate your pelvic floor.
You may have heard the term vaginal pessary, but what exactly are they, and what do they do? Tus discusses these little devices which are often described by patients as “life changing”, in more detail.
Pelvic girdle pain is common during pregnancy and often confused with pregnancy lower back pain. It is also known by other terms such as pubic symphysitis, or symphysis pubis dysfunction.
When people first think of physiotherapy, they think about ankle sprains or back pain, but pelvic floor physiotherapy is a less widely known area.
