By In Touch Physiotherapy Exercise • Muscles • Physiotherapy tips • Q&A with Physio • Women's Health 0 Comments

Pregnancy Problems: Diastasis Recti Abdominis

Pregnancy can be a breeze for some, but for others, complications may arise. They can affect the mother’s health, baby’s health, or both. These complications can occur before, during, and after pregnancy. Therefore, it’s important for women to receive medical care throughout her pregnancy to reduce the risk of complications. In this article, we’ll go through some of the most frequently asked questions about a common pregnancy issue: Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA).

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By Angel Choi Physiotherapist • Physiotherapy tips • Women's Health 0 Comments

What is going on and what can be done to improve things?

Women’s health-related issues are manifold and can be complex in nature. As such, it is often difficult to get a clear diagnosis and explanation as to what is going on and what can be done to improve things. This can lead to a serious level of compromise in our quality of life, affecting us in our personal relationships as well as socially and professionally. Nevertheless, physiotherapy centred around the very specific anatomy of a women’s pelvis and abdomen can help to address these problems, helping to restore confidence in your body and achieve your life goals.

Written by Wendy Casterton, Physiotherapist

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By Angel Choi Exercise • Muscles • Pelvic Floor • Physiotherapy tips • Q&A with Physio • Women's Health 0 Comments

How do physiotherapist get back to fitness after pregnancy

” I suffered from a large rectus diastisis (abdominal separation) after having my twins and have worked hard on core strengthening Pilates Exercises. If done correctly with good positioning these are very effective in strengthening the abdominal core muscles again.”

SARAH HAYWARD, Senior Physiotherapist, Prohealth In Touch Physiotherapy

 

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By Angel Choi Back pain • Pelvic Floor • Physiotherapy tips • Q&A with Physio • Short and long-term pain • Women's Health 0 Comments

Q&A with Women’s Health Physio: Back pain early in pregnancy

Q: I’m pregnant and my back is starting to hurt. I’ve been told I need to just get on with this, as it’s just “pregnancy aches and pains”. Is there anything I can do?
Suzy: Yes, absolutely. While not uncommon, back pain early in pregnancy is not deemed normal and should be addressed. It often coincides with a muscular imbalance around the pelvis and can happen alongside other common areas of pain such as the hips, buttocks and pubic area. With the amount of change that happens in the body during pregnancy, it is hardly surprising that sometimes our muscles are slow to catch up! It is also important to note that women who experience back pain in pregnancy are up to 7 times more likely to experience some form of pelvic floor dysfunction, as the muscles can begin to function differently in response. Here at InTouch Physio, we can help you to address these issues, identify the structures which need work and try to reduce your symptoms so that you can enjoy your pregnancy

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By Angel Choi Back pain • Muscles • Women's Health 0 Comments

Are pelvic floor muscles functioning correctly? Over 25% of women suffered from Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PSD)

Over 25% of all women are believed to suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), and this number is generally considered to be an underestimation due to the sensitive nature of the symptoms; meaning that many cases go unreported.

The pelvic floor muscles are a crucial part of our musculoskeletal system, providing support for our internal organs, support for our unborn baby when pregnant, controlling continence and playing an important part in the sexual function.

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