Soma Therapies Ltd

Soma Therapies Ltd Sandra Whittle the founder of Soma Therapies Ltd (2003), I’m a physiotherapist, entrepreneur, inventor and lifelong advocate for women’s pelvic health.

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How Soma Flex Supports Women Golf ChampionsElite golfers — including those competing at the AIG Women’s Open — rely heav...
01/08/2026

How Soma Flex Supports Women Golf Champions

Elite golfers — including those competing at the AIG Women’s Open — rely heavily on pelvic stability, rotational control, and pressure management throughout every phase of the swing. Soma Flex supports these demands by enhancing proprioception, coordination, and functional pelvic floor activation.

Pelvic Stability During the Golf Swing
A powerful, controlled golf swing requires a stable pelvic base.
Soma Flex helps by:
🌸Improving awareness of pelvic orientation
🌸Supporting consistent pelvic floor activation during rotation
🌸Reducing unwanted downward pressure during high‑force movements

This stability enhances both power generation and accuracy.

Core–Pelvic Synergy for Rotation and Distance
Golf performance depends on coordinated activation of the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and pelvic floor.
Soma Flex reinforces:
🌸Breath‑timed pelvic floor lift during rotational load
🌸Smooth, elastic recoil rather than bracing
🌸Better load transfer through the kinetic chain

This synergy supports longer drives and more efficient swing mechanics.

Endurance Across Long Competitive Days
Tournament days — like those described in your AIG Women’s Open hospitality schedule (breakfast 08:30–10:30, lunch 12:00–15:00, afternoon tea 16:00–18:00) — involve hours of standing, walking, and repeated swings.

Soma Flex supports endurance by:
🌸Maintaining baseline pelvic floor tone during prolonged standing
🌸Reducing fatigue‑related pelvic heaviness
🌸Supporting posture during long rounds and practice sessions

This helps athletes stay symptom‑free and consistent throughout the day.

Pressure Management During High‑Stress Moments
Elite competition brings psychological and physiological pressure.
Pelvic floor symptoms often worsen under stress due to breath‑holding or bracing.

Soma Flex encourages:
🌸Breath‑led activation
🌸Reduced intra‑abdominal pressure
🌸Better coordination under competitive tension
🌸This supports confidence during high‑stakes shots.

Post‑Round Recovery and Injury Prevention
Golfers frequently experience hip, lumbar, and pelvic discomfort due to repetitive rotation.

Soma Flex assists recovery by:
🌸Supporting gentle pelvic floor activation during cool‑down
🌸Improving awareness of pelvic alignment
🌸Reducing compensatory patterns that contribute to pain
🌸This helps maintain long‑term pelvic health across the season.

Why This Matters for Champions
Women competing at the highest level need:
🌸Stability
🌸Power
🌸Endurance
🌸Pressure control
🌸Injury resilience

Soma Flex provides a discreet, clinically aligned proprioceptive tool that supports all of these — without adding extra tasks to their training schedule.

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01/08/2026
Soma Flex Functional Pelvic Floor Training  Strengthening the pelvic floor through everyday movement.WHY FUNCTIONAL TRAI...
31/07/2026

Soma Flex Functional Pelvic Floor Training
Strengthening the pelvic floor through everyday movement.

WHY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING?
Pelvic floor activation occurs naturally during posture, breath, and movement.

Embedding cues into daily routines improves:
🌸Baseline pelvic floor tone
🌸Core–pelvic coordination
🌸Long‑term adherence
🌸Symptom management in busy lifestyles

KEY DAILY INTEGRATION STRATEGIES
Standing Alignment
🌸Lengthen spine
🌸Reduce rib flare

Light lower‑abdominal engagement
Effect: Optimises pelvic floor length–tension relationship.
Soma Flex Role: Enhances proprioceptive awareness of pelvic orientation.

Exhale on Effort
🌸Lift, rise, or push on the exhale
🌸Reduce intra‑abdominal pressure
Effect: Supports pelvic floor elevation during load.
Soma Flex Role: Reinforces awareness of recoil during exhalation.

Coordinated Transitions
🌸Light TA activation (“corset cue”)
🌸Smooth sit‑stand and bed mobility
Effect: Improves neuromuscular synergy.
Soma Flex Role: Provides sensory feedback for consistent activation.

Rhythmic Walking Activation
🌸Periodic exhale + gentle lift
🌸Maintain relaxed abdominal breathing
Effect: Builds endurance and functional rhythm.
Soma Flex Role: Supports activation during dynamic movement.

Breath‑Led Sitting Support
🌸Grounded posture
🌸Wide rib inhalation
🌸Pelvic floor lift on exhale
Effect: Reduces downward pressure during prolonged sitting.
Soma Flex Role: Subtle cue for pelvic orientation and breath coordination.

Functional Lifting Strategy
🌸Hip hinge
🌸Supported abdomen
🌸Exhale during lift
Effect: Protects pelvic floor under load.
Soma Flex Role: Maintains activation awareness during higher‑demand tasks.

CLINICAL BENEFITS
🌸Evidence‑aligned with core–pelvic biomechanics
🌸Supports motor learning and habit formation
🌸Enhances adherence in time‑constrained lifestyles
🌸Complements traditional PFMT for improved outcomes

SOMA FLEX POSITIONING
A proprioceptive adjunct that enhances awareness, coordination, and consistency during functional pelvic floor activation.
Ideal for:

🌸Postpartum rehabilitation
🌸Prolapse management
🌸Stress urinary incontinence
🌸Preventative pelvic health programs

Soma Flex — Functional Support for Everyday Pelvic Health
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Soma Flex Can Help Improve Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Strength Training by Sandra Whittle | Jun 29, 2026 | Soma Therapies, Women's Health | 0 comments Blog Calling All Active Women – How Soma Flex Can Help Improve Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Strength Training Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affect...

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Could this be the reason you have back and hip pain? by Sandra Whittle | Oct 10, 2023 | Soma Therapies | 0 comments Soma Therapies Blog – Could this be the reason why you have back and hip pain? Did you know that sometimes you can still find ‘Open Birthing Pattern’ of the pelvis even years aft...

14/07/2026

Great day at HLP , Leicester today 😁
3 great rooms all fully air conditioned.

I saw a variety of patients:

Pelvic pain
C section scar
Mummy/ Post natal mot
The Mummy MOT
Post natal Reformer
Reformer

If you have any ongoing womens health issues visit

HLP Therapy and get booked in with myself of one of the other amazing practitioners..

Btw I also work in Holmes Chapel Cheshire 😊

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Self-Care Massage by Sandra Whittle | Nov 21, 2023 | Self-Help Massage, Soma Therapies | 0 comments Soma Therapies Blog Self- Care Massage: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being Self- Care Massage: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being   Unlocking the Power of Self-Massage: A Holistic Approach to Well-Bein...

Excellent post!💪🥇😎
13/07/2026

Excellent post!💪🥇😎

Pelvic organ prolapse can affect women of all ages,
it isn’t just something that happens after menopause.

It can occur after childbirth, during perimenopause or menopause, following surgery, through heavy lifting, chronic coughing, constipation, hypermobility, genetics, or simply because every woman’s body is different.

One of the biggest myths is that a prolapse means you should stop exercising.

It doesn’t.

Movement is one of the best things we can do for our heart, bones, muscles, mobility, mental wellbeing and long-term health. The key isn’t stopping movement, it’s understanding pressure management, learning how to coordinate your breath and pelvic floor, and finding movement strategies that work for your body.

A pelvic floor isn’t designed to grip all day. Like any muscle, constant tension leads to fatigue. The goal is balance, coordination, strength, relaxation and good timing, not simply squeezing harder.

When I was teaching group fitness with my own prolapse, I didn’t stop teaching. I modified what I needed to for myself and coached the class to their level and continued doing what I loved with confidence.

That’s exactly what we help women do every day.

At Adore Your Pelvic Floor, our Coaches support women living with pelvic organ prolapse to exercise confidently, reduce symptoms and continue enjoying an active life. Every woman is different, so every approach should be individual too.

Because a prolapse diagnosis doesn’t mean giving up the activities you love, it means learning a different strategy.

✨ Move with confidence.
✨ Build strength with purpose.
✨ Live with freedom.

💙 Have you ever been told to stop exercising because of a prolapse?

Also, have you tried the Soma Flex Soma Lives, I have to say it’s my favourite wellness product 💕
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