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Mummas, don’t just accept your ‘new normal’! What is a Women’s (Pelvic) Health Physio & Why you should see one?

ByAnna + Em

We are extremely passionate about ensuring all women take care of themselves and their bodies during pregnancy and int he post natal period. For this reason, we always recommend seeing a Women’s (Pelvic) Health Physiotherapist. WHP’s are specifically trained in musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy, birth, post-partum, breastfeeding and menopause – specifically pelvic floor and core system issues and pain.

Em kneeling on the floor while performing a shoulder stretch
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What the hell is your “Core” and Why you might need to “Restore” it?

ByAnna + Em

There is a lot of talk about the Core these days but we have found that that doesn’t mean that people understand it!  Your core is such an important element of your overall health. It really forms the foundation for your physical health in terms of support, stability, function, form and injury prevention. In short, core stability and function is important to ALL of us, so educate yourself a little and find out what the Core really is?

Em doing yoga seated yoga stretch with arms overhead
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Estrogen 101: Its role and impact on the female body

ByAnna + Em

Estrogen as most of us know, plays a role in the female menstrual cycle, but did you know that it can also affects the reproductive tract, urinary tract, heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, pelvic muscles, and the brain? Find out its role, how it can impact your body and steps to take to help keep your estrogen balanced.

large group of women practising yoga in the park
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Mindfulness matters.

ByAnna + Em

Now we get it – “Mindfulness” is the state of being conscious or aware of something” and now, the science is in! Mindfulness can support our health by managing stress, anxiety and depression – helping to make us happier, more calm beings. Neurobiological studies have demonstrated that mindfulness ‘training’ strengthens the parts of the brain that work in attention and emotional regulation.  Let’s dive in and take a look at this in more detail.