Jen Stroud Physiotherapy

Jen Stroud Physiotherapy MSK Physiotherapist, Women's Pelvic Health, Scar Therapist, Acupuncture. St Mellion, East Cornwall.
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New Episode!!!In this episode of We Are Women, Rozzy welcomes special guest Lucy Tomalin, Breathing Specialist Physiothe...
11/06/2026

New Episode!!!

In this episode of We Are Women, Rozzy welcomes special guest Lucy Tomalin, Breathing Specialist Physiotherapist, a second time to explore the vital role of breathing during pregnancy.

We delve into how breathing pattern disorder can impact a woman’s health, wellbeing, and physical function throughout pregnancy. Lucy shares her expert knowledge on the changes that occur within the body, why optimal breathing matters, and how dysfunctional breathing can contribute to symptoms such as pelvic floor issues, core dysfunction, anxiety, breathlessness, and discomfort during pregnancy.

Whether you’re pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or a healthcare professional working with women, this episode offers valuable insights into an often-overlooked aspect of women’s health.

Trigger warning: Still birth is mentioned.

Find it on Spotify

Here’s the link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/570yNycKFZ5tA1PRAcdrhl

08/06/2026

It’s prolapse awareness month… so here’s some much needed reassurance…

I will feel like the weight of the world is on you, BUT prolapse diagnosis is not the end of the story 💛

I’m here for you

Jen 🌸

www.jenstroudphysiotherapy.co.uk
[email protected]

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month 💛Did you know that prolapse affects millions of women, yet so many suffer ...
03/06/2026

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month 💛

Did you know that prolapse affects millions of women, yet so many suffer in silence?

1 in 2 women will have prolapse at some point in their lifetime.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I am passionate about helping women understand that support is available, and that prolapse symptoms can often be significantly improved with the right care, guidance, and treatment.

Through pelvic floor rehabilitation, a rehab plan, bespoke exercises based on your goals, education, lifestyle support, and pessary fitting, my goal is to support women to feel confident in their bodies again and get back to living the life they love.

You are not alone.
You do not have to “just live with it.”
And it is so very treatable with the right professional 💛

Keep spreading the message… openly…. honestly, and without shame.

Jen 🌸

19/05/2026

The “good posture” myth

If you have ever tried to “fix” your posture all day, this is for you.

There is no such thing as perfect posture. It does not exist.

Your body is not designed to stay in one ideal position from morning to night, even if that position is labelled as “good.”

Your body was never meant to be held still. It is meant to move, shift, rest, and change positions throughout the day.

What matters more is not achieving one perfect posture, but not getting stuck in any one position for too long. Even the so called “good” ones.

Sitting “perfectly” for hours can still leave you feeling stiff, achy, and tired. Not because you are doing it wrong, but because your body needs variety.

Movement matters more than perfection. Always.

Your body is not a problem to correct. It is something to understand and support.

Jen 🌸

12/05/2026

3 things I wish every woman knew about her pelvic floor

Number one, it is not just about squeezing.

Number two, tight does not mean strong. In fact, sometimes it is the opposite of what you need.

And number three, it should be able to respond and adapt to changes in pressure throughout your day, like coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise.

When it cannot do that well, that is often when symptoms like leaking, heaviness, urgency, or discomfort start to show up.

Your pelvic floor is not meant to be constantly clenched, and it is not meant to be ignored either. It is meant to move, coordinate, and respond with you.

And if it is not doing that right now, there are real, understandable, and very treatable reasons why.

You are not broken. Your body is giving you information. Let’s use that information to help you feel better ❤️‍🩹

Jen 🌸

Back in clinic today after being away for just over a week… and honestly, THIS is why I love what I do 💛There’s been som...
07/05/2026

Back in clinic today after being away for just over a week… and honestly, THIS is why I love what I do 💛

There’s been something very exciting happening behind the scenes lately (I’ll share soon 👀), but coming back to messages and reviews like these today reminded me exactly why this work means so much to me.

✨ One of my lovely clients came back for a pessary follow-up today. Three months ago, she’d been told by another clinician not to lift more than 3kg because of her prolapse symptoms, advice that simply isn’t evidence based for the vast majority of women.

Today? With the right support, coaching from me, guidance from her PT, and using her pessary, she’s now lifting weights, gardening again, and living with minimal symptoms. She described it as “life-changing.”

THIS is why education and empowerment matter so much.

✨ Another client who’d been struggling with persistent lower back pain and a severe flare-up recently told me he hasn’t felt this good in YEARS after treatment.

✨ And another beautiful message tonight from a client who came in struggling to walk, sit, stand, and sleep comfortably because of pelvic and lower back pain, now home with significantly reduced pain and finally feeling hopeful again.

And yes, treatments matter.
Knowledge matters.
Experience matters.

But I truly believe people don’t just choose a profession… they choose a person.

You can see a physio, osteopath, chiropractor, women’s health practitioner, but the real magic happens when you find someone who truly listens, understands your body, adapts treatment to YOU, and makes you feel safe, heard, and supported.

That connection matters.
The trust matters.
YOU matter.

I never take for granted the fact that people trust me with their bodies, their pain, their fears, and their goals. And being able to help someone get back to living their life fully again will never stop being the best feeling in the world 🤍

This is more than a job to me and I feel incredibly lucky to do it every single day.

Jen 🌸

If your pain keeps coming back, it can feel frustrating and sometimes a bit disheartening.But flare ups are often part o...
03/05/2026

If your pain keeps coming back, it can feel frustrating and sometimes a bit disheartening.

But flare ups are often part of the process, especially when your body is still building trust and tolerance.

It does not mean you have undone your progress.

With the right support, you can learn how to understand these patterns and feel more in control of your symptoms.

You are not back at the beginning 🤍

Jen 🌸

01/05/2026

What I actually do in a pelvic health physio session

A lot of people feel nervous about pelvic health physio, and I completely understand that.

But it is not what most people expect.

First and foremost, we talk. A lot. About your symptoms, whether that is pelvic health symptoms, pain, or musculoskeletal issues, and how they are affecting your day to day life.

We also talk about you as a whole person. What you enjoy, what you want to get back to doing, and what currently feels difficult or out of reach.

That can include things like sleep, stress, intimacy, nutrition, hydration, and daily habits. Because everything in your life can play a role in how your body is feeling and functioning.

If an intimate examination is indicated, we may recommend it, but it is always your choice. It is your body, your decision. Everything is fully explained beforehand, and there should never be any surprises.

And importantly, that is only a very small part of what we do.

Most of the work is understanding, educating, and supporting you so you can feel more confident and in control of your body again.

Jen 🌸

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