Tag Archives: muscles

For most women, back pain is an integral part of being pregnant. For some, back pain starts in the first trimester itself. Back pain can actually be an early sign of pregnancy. Women who are overweight or have had back… Continue Reading >

The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the pelvic organs, maintaining continence, and sexual function. However, many women don’t know how to properly engage and strengthen these muscles, which can lead to pelvic floor problems such as… Continue Reading >

Let’s face it…. regardless of whether you’ve got one child, or a whole tribe of kids…. once they become mobile, you need to be on your toes and on the ready at all times! Not only are kids constantly on… Continue Reading >

By Dr. Sami Karam (Osteopath)   As all pregnant women would testify, a fetus growing into a tiny baby puts pressure on your bladder. This causes you to do more laps to the bathroom than an Olympic relay. As the… Continue Reading >

According to Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor, Chloe de Winter from Go Chlo Pilates   I’m sure you’ve heard the words “pelvic floor” mentioned here and there. Perhaps, you’ve been told to “do your kegels at the traffic lights” at some… Continue Reading >

You may have noticed that children like to take their time – something small holds their attention for ages, especially when the adults are in a hurry!! However we can manage this better when we understand the process behind their… Continue Reading >

STRENGTH THE CORE ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY When Head Chiropractor Justine Lea gave birth to her third child, she was overjoyed at the arrival of her little bundle of joy. Then, a couple of months later, she was shocked… Continue Reading >

Without a doubt, during your pregnancy you’ll hear the term ‘pelvic floor exercises’. But do you really need to do these regularly? And if so, how do you know if you’re doing them correctly? Because the pelvic floor is an… Continue Reading >