Perineal Trauma During Birth

Perineal Trauma During Birth

by | Jun 22, 2020

By E-Lynn Tan, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist The perineum is the area between your vagina and anus. Perineal traumas can happen during the birthing process where the baby’s head is either too large for the vagina or the vaginal opening doesn’t stretch...
Easing Endometriosis Pain

Easing Endometriosis Pain

by | May 20, 2020

By Amy Tinetti, Women’s Health Physiotherapist What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic disease that occurs when cells similar to those that line the female uterus grows in other parts of the body including the abdominal cavity and the internal organs...
Rib Pain During Pregnancy

Rib Pain During Pregnancy

by | Nov 15, 2019

Are you pregnant and experiencing pain around your chest, ribcage or maybe with breathing? This pain may be coming from your ribs. What causes rib pain when pregnant? When a pregnancy progresses, the ribcage expands due to the growing baby. In fact, the average...
Constipation and what can you do?

Constipation and what can you do?

by | Aug 3, 2019

Does this story sound like you? Meet Sarah a lady who is in her 50s who has suffered from constipation issues her whole life. Sarah came to physiotherapy for her urinary issues but also mentioned she had suffered from bowel issues since she was a child. Sarah learned...
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Period Pain

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Period Pain

by | Jul 23, 2019

Period pain is a common problem, and when severe it can stop you from doing your usual activities. However, there are treatments available for painful periods. Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle involves a cyclical change in reproductive hormones and most women will...
Bladder Leakage Post-Pregnancy

Bladder Leakage Post-Pregnancy

by | Apr 10, 2019

(By Amy Tinetti, Women’s Health Physiotherapist) So, you have just had a baby and may have noticed that you are having some bladder leaking and/or bowel problems. Firstly just know – you are not alone! Did you know that more than one-third of women develop...