For too long, pelvic health has been a topic discussed in hushed tones—or worse, ignored completely. Many women (and men!) suffer in silence with leaking during a run, pain during intercourse, or a feeling of “heaviness” after a long day. They are often told that these symptoms are just “part of being a mom” orContinue Reading »
Menopause signifies a transformative journey for women, both physically and emotionally. As the body transitions, hormonal changes can often lead to a loss of strength. In this blog, we aim to explore the various reasons behind women experiencing a decrease in strength during menopause, while emphasizing the significance of maintaining strength, and promoting a body-positiveContinue Reading »
Over the past decade, pelvic floor physiotherapy has been gaining significant popularity as a non-invasive and effective treatment option for a variety of pelvic floor disorders. With increased awareness, specialized expertise, and a holistic approach to care, this therapy has emerged as a go-to solution for individuals seeking relief from issues like urinary incontinence, pelvicContinue Reading »
Whether you are watching the latest Netflix series, or looking at the articles in magazines, there is an enhanced image of how amazing sex should be, and how we should be having it all the time. The unfortunate truth is that for 20% of women in North America, this isn’t the case. With 1 outContinue Reading »
You realize that you need pelvic floor physiotherapy and have some anxiety around the pelvic floor assessment, as you don’t know what to expect. First off, pelvic floor physiotherapy is very similar to regular physiotherapy; however, we concentrate on a very different part of the body. Pelvic floor physiotherapists have advanced training on the muscles,Continue Reading »
Pregnancy can be a positive experience for women, and we all know that having good expectations and a birth plan can make labour and delivery much more predictable and pleasant experience. If there are no complications expected during labour, a vaginal birth is usually safer and more natural than a Caesarean-section (C-section) birth.C-section Means SurgeryThereContinue Reading »
Are you planning to have a baby or are you already expecting? It can be an overwhelming time in a woman’s life, with all the physical and emotional changes occurring over several months. Changes are to be expected, but it’s always helpful getting knowledge to keep your body in good shape. Rest assured, there isContinue Reading »
Urinary incontinence is one of the most common bladder problems that can affect both men and women. According to the Canadian Continence Foundation, 1.5 million Canadians are incontinent. It can be a distressing and embarrassing condition that affects many aspects of life such as work, social activities and intimacy. People may find that there bladderContinue Reading »
Why is it that most people are embarrassed about talking about what’s going on ‘down there’? Most women, about 50% at some point in their life cycle will have experienced urinary incontinence or unwanted ‘leaking’. So it’s actually more common than most people think. You don’t have to feel alone. Incontinence can occur at anyContinue Reading »
We have all heard of the use of Kegel exercises for low back pain to help strengthen and stabilize your pelvis. But what really is a Kegel and do we need to all be doing this exercise? We have noticed an upward trend of performing Kegels in Pilates and other core exercises, as well asContinue Reading »
