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Top 3 Pregnancy Back Releases

6/17/2018

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Hip Release - We love this one for helping to keep the pelvis well aligned and reduce lower back pain. Try this with a cushion under the back knee. Simply drop the tailbone a little first and transfer the weight towards the front leg (no further than the foot). Add the arm lift for added benefit and reclaim some rib space!


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Child's Pose -  This is a lovely release not only for the back and posterior pelvis but also for the pelvic floor muscles. You need to adjust your position as your pregnancy progresses for comfort e.g. this can be done on the elbows and with the tail bone higher and further from the heels. You will also need to take the knees further apart as your bump grows. 
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Chest Opener - Simply love this one for releasing the muscles of the chest, front of shoulders and the spine. Begin lying on the side, head on a cushion with one hand stretched out on top of the other. Sweep the top arm towards the ceiling and behind the body towards the floor, keeping it straight. Stop when you feel the stretch and return, repeat for however long it feels good. Repeat on the opposite side.
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Give these releases a try several times per week and feel the benefits that regular stretching of your muscles can bring to your ever changing body during pregnancy.

Enjoy,

​Debbie x




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Is your Pelvic Floor waving a huge red flag at you?

6/3/2018

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Ok so post birth your nether regions do feel a little different this is true and that may be completely normal, afterall things have been stretched way beyond anything else you've experienced down there right?

However, there are some warning signs which we consider as not normal which need to be checked out. These are known  as  red flags (waving at you to urge you to take action!)

Remember, you are NOT wasting anyone's time. It is far easier to deal with issues as soon as you suspect something may be wrong than months or years later when your symptoms have worsened and could of been prevented.

Your pelvic floor is precious and should be well cared for like any other part of your body.

Red Flags can include any or all of the following.  If you experience any of the following seek help from your local Woman's health Physio. You can either visit your GP and ask for a referral or get in touch with a local private Women's Health Physio (visit my links page if you are local to me).

- Pelvic Pain/Buttock pain
- Difficulty with toileting or finishing/not feeling quite empy
- Heaviness or dragging down below (can occur after exercise or heavy lifting)
- Discomfort/pain with intercourse
- Being unable to contract your pelvic floor muscles
- Any form of incontinence if it doesn't improve in the weeks post birth (when sneezing, laughing, running, coughing) get it checked out!


Occasionally there can be no symptoms at all with some pelvic floor dysfunctions.  The Mummy MOT service offered by specialist physio's can give you the reassurance you need to know you are fit for purpose! 

Hope that has been insightful,

Debbie x


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