With our current lockdown working and learning from home can bring a host of problems. In this blog we look at 8 ways to help with common issues.    Sitting on a kitchen chair or sofa can cause back ache and shoulder pain. Too much time looking at a screen causes burning, sore eyes. And … The post 8 Ways to look after your body and mind whilst working and learning from home appeared first on ..read more

You have your own super hero cape! I love this image it shows you how stiffness and rounding your upper back can have an influence on your pelvis position, and then your pelvic floor. You can feel this for yourself – imagine you do have a cape on and you are sitting on it. If … The post appeared first on ..read more

How your office-based work can impact your pelvic floor (and what to do about it) Imagine a gate that hasn’t been used for a long time, the hinges have got all rusty. You go up to the gate and start pulling at it to get it open. It’s stiff at first and you have to … The post Why your office based job is hindering your pelvic floor rehab. appeared first on ..read more

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I was really excited to be asked by Nadine to do an interview on the pelvic floor - my favourite subject. Nadine works with mums helping them live with more joy and ease, knowing well how family life can be overwhelming and leave you feeling lost, alone and exhausted. Do check out her Facebook page … The post An Interview with Nadine from Mom at Ease appeared first on ..read more

We’re led to believe that our feet are weak and need protecting, from sturdy shoes, thick soles and support for the ankles. Any issues with the feet lead to more support (insoles, orthotics, thicker soles) but when it comes to your pelvic floor this will just increase your issues. Your feet have as many joints … The post Why your feet matter when it comes to pelvic floor health appeared first on ..read more

I’ve been observing with people who come to classes or buy the online class that they don’t start the work or don’t do the work between classes. The most common response is that there isn’t enough time. We know that there is always enough time. So I think it is worth looking a little deeper. … The post Pelvic Floor Restore -is fear holding you back? appeared first on ..read more

If you’ve ever been given kegels as an exercise for pelvic floor strength do you really understand what you are supposed to be doing? Are you even aware of your pelvic floor, exactly where it is, what it feels like to tense and release it? How do you know you are doing kegels and not just clenching your bum. The post Are you doing kegels or just clenching your bum? appeared first on ..read more

Constant stress, anxiety and being ‘too busy’ with ‘not enough time’ will not help you get a stronger pelvic floor. Pelvic floor dysfunction is largely caused by too much tension in the pelvic floor and a big part of my work with clients is on releasing that tension and getting back in touch with listening … The post Why your pelvic floor needs you to be lazy appeared first on ..read more

Induction. What does it bring up for you? Have you been offered it? Are you wondering whether to go ahead or not? Do you know what it involves and if there are any risks involved? This is part one of a series on induction this week we will look at the differences between spontaneous labour … The post How to decide if induction is for you. (pt 1) appeared first on ..read more