Support Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse What is a pelvic organ prolapse or POP? A POP occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs descend and bulge into the vagina. Why does a POP occur? A POP occurs when the supporting tissues in the pelvis and vagina are weakened and organs descend…
5 reasons to add regular massage into your fitness or sports routine Recent evidence has shown that adding regular massage into a workout routine can have a wide range of beneficial effects Reason 1: Reduced Recovery Time A massage after a physical workout improves the blood flow throughout the body. Resulting in…
WHAT IS THIS PAIN ON THE SIDE OF MY HIP? WHY IS HIP PAIN STOPPING ME FROM EXERCISING? Pain into the lateral hip can at times, literally, be a pain in the bum! So you think you are doing all the right things, going to the gym, swimming, running, cycling, etc. But you…
Back pain with lifting or bending? Is your lower back becoming sore while gardening or lifting? Lower back pain, strength for lifting, do’s and don’ts Most people garden for enjoyment, seeing the beauty of plants and flowers grow, or to grow their own food. Gardening can also have a positive impact…
Exercising during winter: 5 helpful hints on how to continue moving while braving the cold We all know how hard it is to get moving when winter hits. The days get shorter, the nights get colder and your body starts craving all this food! Needless to say, staying motivated to continue your daily…
If you have a body ache or pain,such as back, neck or knee pain, what pain medication should you use? Pain Medication Options There are many types of pain medication. In general all pain medications are referred to as ‘analgesics’. Some analgesics are better for a particular problem then another. With all…
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a drug free and non-invasive form of pain relief commonly used during labour. TENS works by sending electrical impulses through the skin to the nerves, which is thought to reduce the brain’s perception of pain by altering the warning signals received from the uterus, cervix and vagina. It is…
Wrist pain in pregnancy? Find out why this happens and what you can do about it. What’s going on? Wrist pain in pregnancy is commonly caused by irritation of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. This is also referred to as “carpal tunnel syndrome”. Pain is often felt at the front…
When returning to fitness activities its important you don’t do “too much too soon.” If you have been resting all winter or have avoided physical activity for the past weeks, months or even years and are keen to get back into a fitness regime, be mindful not to overdo it initially as you can pull…
A common trend I have seen in both my playing and physio roles are those with little niggles that want to continue playing their chosen sport and avoiding seeking physio advice so they don’t get told to stop playing and rest. Firstly, with my player’s hat on I have had some real setbacks over my…
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