If you just want the exercises, scroll down to the end of the article 😉 Neck & upper back pain are nothing new, especially if you work sitting in front of a computer! However, with the pandemic and a majority of people now working from home, physiotherapists & osteopath are
What is the function of the cruciate ligaments? There are two cruciates ligaments in the knee: the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and the second the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL). These two ligaments cross forward and laterally between the femur and the tibia. Their role is to maintain knee stability, especially
Breastfeeding is not always easy at first: the nipple can crack, mastitis can occur … sometimes even baby refuses the breast! In short, the beginnings are challenging and rarely leave time to think about adopting a good posture. But after a few weeks/months of breastfeeding the pain start to appear
Breastfeeding can be challenging… Many issues can create pain like Cracked Nipples, Mastite, Upper Back Pain, Engorgement…However, most of these problems can be prevent with simple advices. Rule # 1: The more efficiently the baby sucks, the more milk there will be. So the mother of a baby who sucks
In 9 out of 10 cases, a few simple measures can relieve the pain. Therefore it is important to be accompanied by a competent breastfeeding professional. One the most frequent causes of pain are nipple cracks… Nipple cracks & Sore Nipples: What are they? Crack lesions appear as small red
In order to follow government Covid 19 guidelines by staying alert and safe, we are continuing to take all health, safety and hygienic precautions: For Home Visit: – Bring your mask (your practitioner will wear one too) – Get one clean towel ready for your practitioner and one for yourself
What is Cellulite ? Cellulite is an accumulation of adipose tissues (fat cells) underneath the skin which herniate through the connective tissues. It gives an orange peel or dimpling aspect. It is commonly localized on the back or side of the thighs, but it can also appear above the knee
What are the type of Pelvic Pain? They are due to a muscular dysfunction caused by muscular hypertonia (hypertonic pelvic floor) Dyspareunia: a pain of variable intensity felt during sexual intercourse by a man or a woman. Vulvar Syndrome: a vulvar discomfort lasting for more than 3 month for no apparent
A prolapse is a condition where organs fall down or slip out of place. Types of prolapse If it affects the front of your vagina, it is an anterior prolapse (cystocele). The bladder bulges into the front wall of the vagina. If it affects the top of your vagina, it
Events in woman life as pregnancy and menopause but also disease (thyroid, cancer…) combine with an active life (impact sport and hyper pressure sport) and certain habits (smoking, alcohol consumption…) lead to body modification and urinary issues such as: Bladder issues: Stress urinary incontinence: 30% to 50% of women suffer from
It is well known pregnant women and new mum are constipated. There are several causes: Pregnancy hormonal changes slow down bowel activity creating constipation within the intestine. After giving birth, C-section scar, tear and episiotomy make it extremely painful to have a bowel movement. In this case, we speak
Pelvic pain is obviously very common during pregnancy as the relaxing hormone stretch your muscles and ligaments to gradually open your pelvic and your baby is gaining weight (to learn more about Pelvic pain during pregnancy and after pregnancy click here). However, pelvic pain can also occur in non pregnant
Anal continence is a complex mechanism: As we eat, food is digested by our stomach then by our intestine to reach the last part named rectum. Two sphincters close the rectum: an internal one with an involuntary control and an external one with a voluntary control. As the stools arrive
Stress Incontinence After Giving Birth Both pregnancy and labour traumatised the pelvi-perineo-urinary system. Multiple injuries and dysfunctions can occur. They are named vesical instability: 13% to 26% of women suffer from urinary problem after giving birth. It can manifest as: Dysuria with post-micturition residue. Dysuria is characterised by a difficulty
Post-Natal Check Up Giving birth is a big trauma for our body (Natural birth as well as C-section). You can feel overwhelm by your new role as a mum with your newborn and may not have time to think about you. However, it is essential to recover fully to be
Swollen Legsduring Pregnancy Thanks (not really) to your hormones, diameter of you veins increase. Furthermore, a new venous system develops for your baby and the weight of your growing baby press on the biggest vein of your body the vena cava. The combination of these 3 elements prevents the