Dyspareunia is persistent or recurrent pain during sexual intercourse. It is quite common, but it is not something that people feel particularly confident in talking about, therefore people don’t realise just how many people are affected by it. It can affect individuals of any age and can be caused by physical, hormonal, or psychological factors, […]
Constipation is a common but often overlooked issue affecting people of all ages. While many associate its management with dietary changes and medication, physiotherapy can offer an effective, evidence-based approach to relieve symptoms and improve bowel function, through education, movement, manual therapy, and pelvic floor rehabilitation to name a few. What is Constipation? Constipation is […]
The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) has the most range of motion in the body. This allows us to move in many directions. However, sometimes this can develop into recurrent instability of the shoulder. In order to keep the shoulder as stable as possible, the joint capsule, labrum, ligaments, bony morphology and muscles (also […]
Urinary urgency Do you ever find yourself rushing to the bathroom with little warning — only to realise you didn’t need to go after all, or worse, you didn’t quite make it in time? You’re not alone. This condition is called urinary urgency, and it affects millions of people, especially women and older adults. Urinary […]
Tailbone pain (Coccydynia) The coccyx or tailbone is the small bone (fused vertebrae) at the very bottom of the spine. It’s surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments. Sometimes that bone can be painful. It’s called coccydynia and is more prevalent in women (5 women for 1 man). What can cause it? – TRAUMA: Fall […]
Endometriosis is a challenging condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Characterised by the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus outside the uterus, it often leads to debilitating pain and other symptoms. While medical interventions such as surgery and medication are common approaches, physiotherapy offers a complementary and holistic way to […]
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.
