Abdominal Massage and simple “movement” are just a few of the easy things we can do to get a regular morning bowel movement. A morning poo is a game-changer for mood, concentration and wellbeing. There are so many simple, natural things we can do to improve our bowel health. Many date back to a time […]
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Why will a regular bowel movement change your life MORE than pelvic floor exercises? Because there are so many health benefits. I know this! And when we feel passionately about the benefit of something, especially something simple to implement, we want to make sure everyone knows That Thing. I’m a pelvic floor specialist physiotherapist. That’s
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Oh yes, I found TEN P’s for getting Perfect Poos sorted out. Some TV & social media press this week about TMI “too much information” in health-messaging on TV. You can have as much blood, bad language and bad news as you like but it seems the nation has less capacity for bodily functions. However,
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Has anyone suggested you try a vaginal pessary? Maybe for a prolapse uterus (womb) or prolapse bladder (cystocele)? Or an “oestrogen pessary” to help with vaginal dryness or discomfort. Pessary: one word – lots of different meanings: If you’re confused by the word “pessary”, you’re now officially excused. I googled it. It’s a crazy world
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Can you get fitter just walking? YES. You can definitely get fitter just walking. Without the worry of heavy impact on your pelvic floor or joints. Leave your “running envy” behind. Done correctly, Power Walking can help you burn calories, improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle and improve your state of mind. Is walking only
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I hope you find the articles on this website helpful. But each person has an individual story and journey. Many problems need to be individually understood, assessed in the flesh, and treated according to your specific situation. FIND A SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPIST TO TALK TO If you feel that you would like to talk to a
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Do you worry about bladder leaks when running? Or at the gym, your exercise class, or playing with your children ?? Mums I meet in clinic tell me that they are avoiding events that require them to look “sporty”. They worry about a VPL if they wear normal figure hugging gym kit. They don’t want
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Try these #7 secret exercises for busy women! #1 Posture Can we DO posture? Does that really count as exercise? Absolutely. However, we don’t want the very British “stand like a soldier” or “imagine you are carrying a book on your head”. Victorian deportment encourages too much tension in the upper body and neck. And
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How much should you hold your pelvic floor muscles during everyday activitites? Are you supposed to think about them? Or should you just let them do their own thing? Pelvic floor muscles should work on automatic pilot – going up and down through a variety of gears and level changes without you having to think too hard
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Trying to stay dry with bladder leakage? Not sure what will work best for you – incontinence pads or pants? Overwhelmed by the choices in the shops and online? This detailed post & video discusses all the options and explains the difference between them. Don’t waste money buying the wrong thing. Tips and tricks to
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