The postpartum period, often referred to as the "fourth trimester," is a critical time for recovery and adjustment for new mothers. While much of the focus tends to be on the baby’s needs, it is equally important for mothers [...]
Upper back strain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by pain and discomfort in the area between the neck and the lower back, this condition often results from muscle overuse, poor posture, or sudden [...]
Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects individuals of all ages, presenting unique challenges that go beyond physical discomfort. Whether present from birth or due to unknown causes, scoliosis treatment requires comprehensive management to [...]
Approximately 17.5% of women end up with back pain after cesarean according to Australasian birth trauma association. And although it's believed that it is the epidural that causes long term back pain, it is a misconception. The effects of [...]
Cesarean section is a big surgery! You're not allowed to carry any weight more than your baby and you can't drive for almost 4-6 weeks after it. I know it all, it's so hard to even pull yourself up [...]
Have you had a niggly back that you've ignored for days or even weeks or months before it's become full blown back pain? Don't worry, all of us have been there. But perhaps you've thought that the pain is [...]
Diastasis is the separation of the main tummy muscle through the centre. Although almost 100% of the women in their thrid trimester will have it, diastasis soon reduces in the next 4-6 weeks post child birth. Even so about [...]
Pelvic floor muscles are absolutely important in protecting the lower back and form a major part of the "core" that forms a natural brace for the spine. One of the biggest strain on these muscles is during pregnancy and [...]
Cesarean section is a big surgery! There's so much pressure on mothers to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight as soon as possible these days. This can make a lot of women look for quick fixes. Cross fit and [...]
Lower back pain treatment is one of the the most common things that we as Physiotherapists do on a daily basis. Most commonly for women low back pain starts after pregnancy. For others, it may be due to prolonged [...]