You First Physio

30/06/2026

Leaking urine when you run, jump, or train?

Avoiding certain movements or classes because of it?

You don’t have to just “put up with it.” or “pad up for it”

💛 Let’s figure out what’s going on and get you back to doing what you love.

Book in with Jess or Kate, our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, for a personalised assessment and plan.

📍Riccarton and Longhurst
📅 Bookings https://bookingsnz.gensolve.com/riccarton/

17/06/2026

💪 Men’s Health Week: Don’t Ignore the Niggles 💪

Many men put up with aches, pains, and injuries for far too long, hoping they’ll just go away.

Whether it’s:
🔹 Back pain
🔹 Neck pain
🔹 Shoulder injuries
🔹 Knee pain
🔹 Sports injuries
🔹 Joint stiffness

These issues can impact your work, exercise, sleep, and overall quality of life.

As musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists, we help identify the cause of your pain, create a personalised treatment plan, and get you back to doing the things you enjoy.

✅ Move better
✅ Feel stronger
✅ Prevent injuries
✅ Stay active for life

This Men’s Health Week, make your health a priority. Looking after your body isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s an investment in your future.

Your health matters. Don’t wait until the pain stops you from doing what you love.

15/06/2026

Men’s Health Week 🚹

Men have pelvic floors too and when things aren’t working as they should, it can affect bladder, bowel, sexual function, comfort, and recovery after prostate treatment.

These symptoms are common, but they’re not something you just have to put up with.

Pelvic health physiotherapy can support men with:
✔ Bladder and bowel control
✔ Pelvic pain
✔ Sexual function changes
✔ Prostate surgery or radiotherapy recovery
✔ Pelvic floor strength and coordination

If something doesn’t feel right, you’re not alone and help is available.

Bladder • Bowel • Sexual Function • Pelvic Pain • Prostate Recovery

29/05/2026

Our & Beyond Check

Wondering what a postnatal physio check involves?

Your session is tailored to you, but may include:
• A chat about your birth and recovery
• Pelvic floor assessment (if you’re comfortable)
• Abdominal muscle check (for separation)
• Bladder & bowel habits
• Return-to-exercise guidance
• Support for any pain or concerns

It’s about understanding your body after birth and giving you a clear plan moving forward.

✨ Because recovery isn’t just about time, it’s about the right support.

📍Riccarton and Longhurst
📅 Bookings with Jess and Kate

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/riccarton/site/details/riccarton

27/05/2026

BUMP BIRTH Physio check

An antenatal/Pregnancy physio session is all about preparing your body for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

We may cover:
• Pelvic floor awareness and training
• Breathing and core connection
• Managing aches and pains
• Birth preparation strategies
• Education to help you feel confident and informed

Every pregnancy is different, your care should be too.

📍Riccarton and Longhurst
📅 Bookings with Jess and Kate

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/riccarton/site/details/riccarton

23/05/2026

17/05/2026

Thinking about seeing a pelvic health physio while pregnant?

Here’s how we can help:
• Screen for symptoms early
• Assess pelvic floor function
• Guide you through correct exercises
• Support bladder and bowel health
• Help with back or pelvic girdle pain
• Teach perineal massage when appropriate

✨ Small steps now can make a big difference later.

Every pregnancy is different—your care should be too.

📍Riccarton and Longhurst
📅 Bookings with Jess and Kate

14/05/2026

Short answer: YES ✔️

After your first trimester, a pelvic floor assessment can be really beneficial.

It can help:
• Improve awareness and connection
• Ensure you’re doing exercises correctly
• Support symptoms like leaking or heaviness
• Help manage pelvic pain
• Prepare for birth and recovery

We’ll always check what’s appropriate for you first, your comfort and safety come first.

📍Riccarton and Longhurst
📅 Book with Jess or Kate our Pelvic health Physiotherapist
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/riccarton/clinician/details/jess_kydd---coutts
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/riccarton/clinician/details/kate_hines

13/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Love running? Staying injury-free is what keeps you doing it long term.

Whether you’re training for your next race, getting back into running, or heading out for a weekend jog, the small things you do consistently can make a huge difference to injury risk.

At You First Physio, we see a lot of running-related injuries - and many are preventable with the right support and training habits.

Here are 5 key areas that help reduce injury risk 👇

✔ Training load & recovery
✔ Sleep
✔ Nutrition
✔ Strength training
✔ Running technique

Sometimes it’s not about stopping running - it’s about improving how your body is coping with it 🏃‍♀️

Already noticing a ni**le? Don’t ignore it.

Early assessment is one of the best ways to stop a small issue becoming a bigger injury.

Signs it’s time to book in:

• Pain during or after running
• Pain affecting walking
• Swelling, limping, or stiffness
• A ni**le not improving with rest

We can help with:

✔ Running injury rehab
✔ Strength programmes for runners
✔ Running assessments
✔ Return-to-running plans
✔ Injury prevention strategies

Because getting back to running pain-free, and staying there, is the goal 🙌

BOOK IN: https://youfirstphysio.co.nz/

09/05/2026

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!
Its the last day to enter!!

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating you 💛

The mums, mums-to-be, and those navigating life after birth — whether it’s been 6 weeks or over 6 years — your body deserves support.

We’re giving away a FREE Birth, Bump or Beyond Check 🌸
A pelvic health physiotherapy session designed to support pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic floor + core rehab, and your return to movement with confidence.

✨ To enter, head over to our Instagram page and find the giveaway post
👉 .first.physio

⏰ Entries close: Mother’s Day (10th May, midnight)
🎁 Winner announced: 12th May

📩 We’ll contact the winner directly via DM from our official account only — we will never ask for payment or personal/bank details. Please ignore any fake accounts.