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Physio and Your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist with a special interest and passion in the pelvic floor & women's health

16/09/2026

Postpartum running🏃🏽‍♀️
Before you lace up and get back to running, make sure your body and pelvic floor is prepared for the demands of impact.
If you're postpartum and planning to return to running, consider seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist to assess your readiness and help you prepare your body and pelvic floor properly.

Don’t just push through symptoms. Your body is giving you information — listen to it!

Your pelvic floor is working all day long — so it’s worth checking in with it every now and then💜A few simple daily habi...
09/09/2026

Your pelvic floor is working all day long — so it’s worth checking in with it every now and then💜
A few simple daily habits can make a difference to prevent tightness, pain, muscle fatigue and other pelvic floor symptoms.

31/08/2026

Preparing for labour or want to feel more mobile and comfortable during pregnancy?

Try these 3 hip-opening moves 🤍

26/08/2026

Connecting with your pelvic floor means learning to breathe, relax, feel and move with it — not just squeeze it.
Listen to your body. Connect. Release. Strengthen when needed. ✨

So many women tell me:"I thought it was normal.""I wish I had come sooner.""I didn't know a pelvic floor physio existed....
20/08/2026

So many women tell me:
"I thought it was normal."
"I wish I had come sooner."
"I didn't know a pelvic floor physio existed."

The truth is, you don't have to wait until your symptoms become unbearable.

💜Let's start talking about pelvic health more openly. These conversations help break the stigma, empower women to seek support and remind us that many pelvic floor symptoms are common.

If something doesn't feel right, trust your body even if other professionals or scans indicate there is "nothing wrong". Seeking help early can mean a smoother recovery and fewer long-term problems.

17/08/2026

V@ginal dilators are a gentle rehabilitation tool that may be recommended by a pelvic floor physiotherapist when appropriate. They can help the pelvic floor muscles gradually learn to relax and open over time.

They may be used for women experiencing:✨ Pain during intimacy✨ Vaginismus✨ Pain after childbirth or pelvic surgery✨ Pelvic floor muscle tension/tightness✨ Pain with internal examinations or tampon use✨ Recovery after certain cancer treatments

Using dilators should never be painful or rushed. Treatment is always individualised and often includes breathing techniques, pelvic floor relaxation, education and exercises—not just the dilators themselves.

Remember: every woman's journey is different, and there is no "right" timeline. The goal is to help you feel safe, comfortable and confident in your own body.

If pain is stopping you from enjoying daily life, using tampons, having a pelvic examination or being intimate, know that help is available—you don't have to struggle alone. 💜

📩 Reach out if you'd like to learn more or book an assessment.

Every Woman. Every Age. Every Stage. Pelvic Health Matters.

Did you know women who present with Vulvodynia often have more than one comorbid condition as well. Vulvodynia can make:...
14/08/2026

Did you know women who present with Vulvodynia often have more than one comorbid condition as well.

Vulvodynia can make:
✨ Sitting uncomfortable
✨ Wearing tight clothing painful
✨ Using tampons difficult
✨ Intimacy painful or impossible
✨ Everyday life more stressful

Vulvodynia is persistent pain or discomfort at the entrance and external area that lasts for at least 3 months, without an identifiable cause such as an infection, skin condition or other disease.

The pain may be:
🔥 Burning
⚡ Stinging
💥 Sharp or stabbing
😣 Raw or irritated
🩹 Aching or throbbing

12/08/2026

Did you know it is important for your pelvic floor to know how to relax—not just squeeze? 💜

Many people think the solution to every pelvic floor problem is doing more kegels. But muscles that are constantly switched on can become tight, tired and painful.

Learning to relax your pelvic floor can help with:
✨ Pelvic pain
✨ Pain during intimacy
✨ Urgency and frequent trips to the toilet
✨ Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowels
✨ Constipation
✨ Tailbone, hip or lower back pain

A healthy pelvic floor is one that can contract when it needs to and fully relax when it needs to.

Take a moment today to check in with your body:
🌿 Unclench your jaw and bum.
🌿 Drop your shoulders.
🌿 Let your tummy soften.
🌿 Breathe deeply and allow your belly and pelvic floor to gently let go.

Remember: strength isn't about holding on all the time—it's also about knowing when to let go🏖

♀️Every Woman. Every Age. Every Stage. Pelvic Health Matters.

🚽 Pelvic Floor Tip: Put Your Feet Up!Did you know that placing your feet on a small step or stool while sitting on the t...
06/08/2026

🚽 Pelvic Floor Tip: Put Your Feet Up!

Did you know that placing your feet on a small step or stool while sitting on the toilet can make it easier to empty your bowels?

When your knees are slightly higher than your hips, your body moves into a more natural squatting position. This helps:
• Relax your pelvic floor muscles
• Straighten the anorectal angle/rectum
• Reduce straining
• Make bowel movements easier and more complete

💡 A good bowel movement shouldn't feel like a workout. If you're pushing, holding your breath or spending more than 5–10 minutes on the toilet, it could be a sign that something isn't working as it should.

Your pelvic floor should be able to **relax** to let stool pass comfortably.

✨ Try using a small footstool next time you go to the toilet—your pelvic floor may thank you!

03/08/2026

Your pelvic floor plays a BIG role in your health. 💜

This group of muscles supports your bladder, bowel and uterus, helps with bladder and bowel control, contributes to sexual function and works together with your breathing muscles and core every single day.
When it's not working well, you might experience:
• Leaking urine
• Pelvic heaviness or prolapse
• Incontinence, urgency or frequent trips to the toilet
• Constipation
• Pain with intimacy
• Ongoing pelvic or lower back pain

This Women's Month, let's continue the conversation about pelvic health. Understanding your body is the first step towards feeling stronger, more confident and supported.

Every Woman. Every Age. Every Stage. Pelvic Health Matters.

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