Back discomfort in pregnancy is a prevalent complaint. Your point of gravity shifts, you put on weight, and your hormones loosen the ligaments in your pelvic joints. All these together cause back pain. With proper care, you can generally avoid or manage back pain during and after pregnancy. Back Pain During Pregnancy As their […]
Blocked milk duct is a common condition in breast feeding mothers. Blocked milk ducts are commonly the cause of breast pain and tenderness, breast abscess, decreased milk supply and even mastitis resulting in decreased quality of life. When blocked ducts are not cleared, a condition known as Mastitis will happen which is caused due to […]
Best prenatal massage… how to make it happen
March 23, 2018
Massage Therapy
By Cristen Hoyle, Registered Massage Therapist Best prenatal massage for my clients… how to make it happen… Prenatal massage for expecting mothers has been probably some of my most rewarding treatments when I think back on all the treatments I’ve provided as a registered massage therapist in North York. There is nothing quite like the […]
Until now, urinary incontinence was considered to be a problem for elderly women only. But recent research studies show that young women, who are physically active and involved in high-impact sports activities can also experience this inconvenient issue. Various surveys conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence among female athletes suggest that the problem […]
Pregnancy and labour significantly affects a woman’s pelvic health, making a trained pelvic health physiotherapist an integral part of any woman’s prenatal and postpartum care team. Expectant mothers, and those immediately postpartum, can benefit from a pelvic floor health assessment for common conditions such as: LOW BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA Low back pain is commonly […]
Urinary incontinence, which is defined as involuntary loss of urine, affects up 38 percent of women and 7 percent of men. When the root cause of incontinence varies greatly, the condition is more prevalence among elderly individuals and pregnant women. Unfortunately, many people with bladder control problem do not seek medical advice due to the […]
THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN TREATING PELVIC FLOOR, URINARY & GASTROINTESTINAL DYSFUNCTIONS Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) affects 30% of women and up to 10% of men. PFD refers to conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. These conditions are more common after giving birth or frequent urinary infection. Although the are […]
Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Safe?
February 26, 2017
General, Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an evidence-based approach to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions. These include, but are not limited to the following: Incontinence (leakage, urine or fecal) Urinary frequency Urinary urgency Bowel dysfunction including constipation Unexplained pain in the low back or pelvic region Pain during or after intercourse Organ prolapse Pelvic pain Pre and post […]
Massage Therapy And Pregnancy… Benefits Of Prenatal Massage
December 12, 2015
Massage Therapy
Prenatal massage therapy has often received varied responses from the health community with regard to its purpose and safety. Recent researches have revealed that massage during pregnancy can be a valuable component in women’s prenatal care, and should, therefore, be given careful consideration. Carrying a baby inside your womb changes your centre of gravity, causing […]
Can Massage Therapy Relieve Pregnancy Pains?
November 25, 2015
Massage Therapy, Pain Management
Prenatal massage therapy has often received varied responses from the health community with regard to its purpose and safety. Recent researches have revealed that massage during pregnancy can be a valuable component in women’s prenatal care, and should, therefore, be given careful consideration. Carrying a baby inside your womb changes your centre of gravity, causing […]
