During pregnancy, the body undergoes significant anatomical and hormonal changes in order to accommodate the developing foetus. These changes affect the musculoskeletal system and can cause pain and predispose women to injury. In this blog, we will discuss the changes that occur during pregnancy and
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What is Pelvic Floor muscle training?
What is the pelvic floor?
The Pelvic Floor is a complex web of muscle, connective tissue, and fibrous material. It sits on the outside and the inside of your pelvis and supports the 3 muscles of your pelvis – your bladder, uterus, and bowel. You have a deep layer and a superficial layer of your
Pelvic Discomfort in Pregnancy
Pelvic discomfort affects approximately one in five pregnant women. You will typically experience it at the front or back of the pelvis, hips, legs and groin.
The pelvis is made up of 4 bones: two hip bones, the Sacrum and the Coccyx. These bones resemble a basin shape at the base of the spine