BeActive Physio Pre/Postnatal Care

BeActive Physio's highly trained Physiotherapists with extensive experience in pre/postnatal care will help get your body on the right track and give you some relief. www.beactivephysio.com #Physiotherapy #Pregnancy #Motherhood Pregnancy & Motherhood Physiotherapy is an ideal way to reduce pain and discomfort during pregnancy and into motherhood. Whether you are suffering from pelvic girdle pain, back pain, general musculoskeletal issues, looking to manage and treat abdominal separation or need relief from mastitis or blocked ducts, our highly trained Physiotherapists with extensive experience in pre/postnatal care will help get your body on the right track and give you some relief. If you’re pregnant or you’ve recently had a baby, a focused physiotherapy assessment and treatment can help you manage: Lower back pain Abdominal muscle separation (DRAM) Pelvic girdle pain Pelvic floor dysfunction Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain Mastitis and blocked ducts Rib, neck, wrist and thumb pain, and Sprains and strains Pelvic Health Pelvic floor dysfunction is common amongst all women (especially when you’ve been through pregnancy and childbirth) and the impact of a compromised core, ‘sneeze pee’ and constant back pain can stop you from living your best life. We offer an expert and personalised approach to pelvic floor recovery and pelvic health treatment. If you’re suffering from any of these conditions or symptoms, our pelvic health physios can help: Sensation of heaviness, bulging or discomfort in the pelvic area Urine leakage when you exercise, laugh, cough, sneeze, lift or get out of a chair or bed Frequent need to go to the toilet Trouble reaching the toilet in time Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel Difficulty controlling wind Difficulty controlling your bowel Pain in the pelvic area Pain during sex Our skilled physiotherapists are specially trained and qualified in women’s pelvic health. We take you a thorough pelvic floor health assessment so we can gauge where you’re at and provide a

Pelvic Joint (Girdle) Pain in Pregnancy

What does ‘pelvic joint pain’ mean? Pelvic joint pain refers to pain felt around the pelvis; either at the back in the buttocks on one or both sides and /or pain over the pubic bone, or pain over all three areas. There are three joints in the pelvis, and each has only a small amount of movement. Pain and problems can occur during pregnancy when normal function is affected by pregnancy hormones, or when any one or more of the three are damaged, for example, a fall or an accident, i.e. a car accident. Pain might be felt directly over the joints at the back, in the buttock, and can radiate out to the hip or the ‘sit bones’. Pain may be felt down the back of the leg. It can feel similar to sciatica but is caused by the pelvic joints. The pain may also be felt in the pelvic floor or the vagina. At the front of the pelvis, the pubic bone may become painful to touch, and there may be groin pain on one or both sides. If inflamed, a burning, aching sensation can be felt. This sort of pain needs professional expertise for ongoing management.   What causes pelvic joint pain?  Pregnancy hormones soften the strong ligaments that hold the bones of the pelvis together to allow a little more space for your baby to pass through the pelvis during birth. These hormones start to take effect about 10 days after your baby is conceived, and are quite a normal part of pregnancy. By about 18-20 weeks, due to the weight and size of the growing baby, the tummy muscles are becoming stretched and weakened. There is more weight on the pelvic floor. This process can

Interview with pelvic belt creator Ingrid Mitton

AUSTRALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION | Woman & Men's Pelvic Health | Tafy Seade, principal physiotherapist of Inner Active Pelvic Health Physiotherapists who treat pregnant women are well-acquainted with the use of pelvic support in managing pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy, also known as pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP). The Mitton belt is designed to provide support of the pelvic joints in the presence of pelvic girdle dysfunction that is commonly seen in pregnancy. PPGP refers to pain that is felt in the sacroiliac joints or pubic symphysis. In pregnancy, this is closely linked to hormonal, biomechanical, metabolic and genetic factors. It affects up to 50 per cent of women who are pregnant and can lead to significant physical disability that affects daily activity such as walking, changing position, standing, turning in bed and general mobility. Ingrid Mitton is the physiotherapist who created the belt over 30 years ago. She delved into the area of women's health early on after her own pregnancies and instantly fell in love with the field. READ THE FULL STORY

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