These stretches target all the muscles that surround the pelvis and pelvic floor, which often add tension to the area. The exercises compress and release your tummy, encouraging deep breathing. All of these factors work to improve digestion, sleep and down-regulation.
Read moreTechnically, a prolapse is a descent of the organs of the pelvis (bladder/bowel/uterus or vault if you have had a hysterectomy) into the walls of the vagina. This can give you symptoms of a bulge, heaviness, ache or dragging sensation at the end of the day. It can also feel like there is an obstruction inside the vagina.
Read moreYes! A TENS machine is a safe, drug-free way to manage labour pain that keeps you entirely in control and able to move around.
Read moreIf you are a friend of a new mum, here are some tips for ways you can really help while their body recovers from the birth and they settle in with their new baby.
Read moreIf you’ve got problems with your bladder or bowel or pain in your pelvic area (including lower back pain), a pelvic physiotherapist can assess whether these are related to the muscles and nerves in this region and give you practical ways to improve your function and your life. You can see a pelvic physiotherapist without a referral from your GP, however it’s great to discuss these issues with your GP if you are attending an appointment with them.
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