by Natasha Russell | Mar 9, 2023 | Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Often as we go through life, we know that the way our bladder functions can change. Some people may need to get up through the night more often to go to the toilet. Some may now have to wear a pad to be able to play tennis or golf. Or others may find they are...
by Natasha Russell | Aug 29, 2022 | Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
As you know, pregnancy results in many bodily changes. Up to 80 % of women experience a degree of blood pooling in the lower legs, often starting in the first trimester. This is due to several factors: the effect of oestrogen and progesterone softening the walls of...
by Natasha Russell | Aug 22, 2022 | Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Have you been told to do your pelvic floor exercises? It can be helpful for ladies to be able to visualize this pelvic floor, as many people aren’t even sure what this is, and so their pelvic floor exercises can be done completely wrong! The female pelvic floor sits...
by Natasha Russell | Apr 8, 2022 | Hip, Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Abdominal pain when pregnant is very common. The round ligament attaches from the vulva up to the uterus (see our picture below) and commonly gives a shooting pain on either side of the the lower abdomen or pubic area when moving too quickly. The pain felt will be...
by Natasha Russell | Jan 31, 2022 | Pain and Injury Tips, Womens Health & Pregnancy Physio
Pubic Symphysis pain is rather common amongst pregnant women – and very painful! The Pubic Symphysis is a joint between the pubic bones of your pelvis. This joint has strong ligaments around it to hold it steady when you move. BUT in pregnancy, there is a rush...