Women's Health - Frequently Asked Questions
BeachLife Physiotherapy • 23 May 2024
Here are some of the questions our women's health physio's are commonly asked:
If I leak does that mean I have a weak Pelvic Floor?
Not always! It could also be:
- You have an overactive pelvic floor
- You haven’t emptied your bladder properly
- Change or error somewhere along the pathway between your bladder and brain
Is my Ab separation bad and can I fix it?
- The average abdominal separation is 3cm at rest (for everyone, whether they’ve had a baby or not)
- YES! We can work on your control together! Due to hormone changes in your body there is potential for changes to occur at rest 2 years after birth. After this you can still work on your control when activated.
Why should I see a Women’s Health Physio during/after pregnancy if nothing is wrong?
- Learn correct pelvic floor contract + relaxation
- Education and tips on preventing and treating mastitis
- Optimise bladder and bowel health
- Guidance on safe exercise during pregnancy
- Education on perineal massage
- Pushing practice technique
Have any more??
Comment below or give us a buzz on 9970 7982 to book in today!
Pelvic floor physiotherapy FAQs covering pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic pain and incontinence. Available in Narrabeen and Frenchs Forest.
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