What is the AC joint? It is a joint in the shoulder where the collar bone (clavicle) meets the acromion of the scapula. It is a plane type synovial joint. The AC joint allows a gliding movement, along with a small amount of axial rotation. As no muscle acts directly on the joint, all movements […]
Do men have a pelvic floor? Can men have the same problems as woman such as urinary and bowel incontinence, prolapse? Can men have sexual issues? Can a men’s health physio help with these? The answer is YES! Knowing your body, your pelvic floor and how it works can help improve: Your bladder […]
Did YOU know that niggles may develop into more serious injuries? One study of soccer players found that niggles caused at least triple the risk of a more serious injury over the next week. (Whalen et al, 2020)! What are niggles? A niggle is a mild’ish’ pain or discomfort or loss of function that is […]
What are neurological conditions? Any condition which affects the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. There are over 600 types of neurological conditions, which are broadly categorised into: Sudden onset conditions, Intermittent and unpredictable conditions, Progressive conditions, Stable neurological conditions. Sadly, it’s reported that people with neurological conditions have the lowest health-related quality of life […]
Vulval Care It is really important to take good care of your delicate vulval tissues throughout your life. Here are some of our top tips to optimise your vulval health: Avoid soaps, bubble baths, shower gels, body scrubs, deodorants, wet wipes, baby wipes, douches and feminine wipes in the vulval area. Use a soap substitute […]
What is the meniscus? The meniscus in the knee is a crescent-shaped wedge of fibrocartilage that basically acts as a cushion between the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur). Each knee has two menisci. According to Fox et al 2012, the menisci are vital for the normal function and long-term health of the knee joint. The […]
After all the work on strengthening and relaxing your pelvic floor the last thing you’ll want is to have something like constipation (which is common in pregnancy) ruin your good work.
Another benefit of the breath work as discussed in the previous post is the effect it has on your pelvic floor.
Lots of cool physiological processes happen when you breathe. When you slow your breath down and breathe through the nose, in particular, relaxation is promoted.
The perineum is the area between your vagina and anus and is especially important for all women. During labour this area has to stretch greatly and often can tear.
