Almost all the ladies I see who are struggling with pelvic floor issues, are over recruiting their upper most tummy muscles (external obliques). They have a flat line below their ribs (often with a crease evident in the skin), and on either side of their rectus abdominus (6 pack) they are also flattened. This constant …
Pulling your belly button to your spine is not activating your core! Read More »
I recently attended hosted and attended a talk by Kath McGaw (dietician and author of Weaning sense and Allergy sense) @nutripaeds. I felt so privileged to be on the receiving end of her incredible knowledge! I’ve already started putting the advice to use and Isla (my youngest daughter) nearly fell off of her chair this evening …
Holding a space for ladies to come and talk about an issue that they feel deeply ashamed of; is a privilege! I recently treated a beautiful woman who almost wept when I told her she isn’t alone or abnormal or broken for struggling to control her bowels. “You see in all the years I’ve struggled …
I recently treated 2 athletes who were both struggling with their pelvic floors. One leaks urine with activity and the other gets pain into her anus with her discipline. They both have something in common. Their pelvic floors are too “tight”. The lady who leaks, struggles to generate enough power with her pelvic floor to …
Pelvic pain and kegels: Are you “over kegeling”? Read More »
I’ve seen so much coccyx pain in my practice, and many of these ladies have struggled for years without ever having their pelvic floor muscles assessed. When you see how many of the pelvic floor muscles attach to the tailbone, it’s no surprise that it’s usually these guys who are the culprit for persistent tailbone …
5 things you need to know if your tailbone hurts Read More »