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7 Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy

Posted February 12, 2021 by Gibwa 16595 0 86.8 1

It’s the standard advice that’s been given to people for decades in order to live a healthier and longer life – exercise. This, combined with a nutritious diet, are the

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Why You Need a Prenatal Massage

Posted May 24, 2024 by Gibwa 2846 0 0

There are few things that change the body so much as pregnancy, and a lot of these changes affect the musculoskeletal system. That is, our muscles, joints and nerves. There

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Do You Need A Pelvic Floor Check? 

Posted September 14, 2023 by Gibwa 11326 0 0

Although it’s been around for a while, in recent years many people are fast discovering the massive benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy, and just how much it can help with

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My Homebirth Story

Posted August 10, 2023 by Gibwa 3253 0 0

It was a Friday morning. I woke up feeling heavy, as per usual that late in pregnancy, but also with a new complaint – sporadic back pain. It was the

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Am I Ready To Run And Do High-Impact Activities Postpartum? 5 Key Factors To Consider

Posted September 10, 2022 by Gibwa 8290 0 0

Going for a run is often the go-to activity for losing weight after having a baby and ‘getting your body back’. All you need is a pair of trainers and

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What Is Pelvic Physiotherapy And What Can I Expect?

Posted August 28, 2022 by Gibwa 7158 0 0

In this article we’ll cover the basics of the pelvic floor, what a pelvic physiotherapist does, the conditions we can treat, and answer some frequently asked questions about what to

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3 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Working Out Postpartum

Posted July 5, 2021 by Gibwa 3480 0 0

If you’re anything like me, you were thinking about postpartum workouts before even giving birth. You had ambitions of being back to your pre-pregnancy fit self by 3 months in,

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain During Pregnancy: 3 Releases For Relief

Posted March 24, 2021 by Gibwa 9659 0 0

Your sacroiliac joints (SIJs) sit at the base of your spine and connect the spine to your pelvis. As you go about your daily life, load is transferred from the

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Giving Birth In Japan: The 2020/2021 Pandemic Version

Posted March 9, 2021 by Gibwa 6462 0 0

Like so many other women, I couldn’t have imagined what it would be like to be pregnant and give birth in the midst of a pandemic. There were many downsides,

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What You Can Do To Minimise Diastasis Recti While Pregnant

Posted February 28, 2021 by Gibwa 69482 0 0

The majority of pregnant women will experience diastasis recti (DRA) during and after pregnancy. This refers to the splitting of your two ‘6-pack muscles’ and it’s necessary in order to

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Working Out While Pregnant: Does Pain Always Mean ‘Stop’?

Posted February 17, 2021 by Gibwa 6462 0 0

Pregnant bodies undergo such a vast amount of change, that some discomfort/pain is usually inevitable. Sometimes these painful conditions can be so restrictive that you end up not moving at

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Should You Exercise During The 1st Trimester?

Posted February 16, 2021 by Gibwa 4587 0 0

It’s a common question for many women, especially if you’ve battled to conceive or have had trauma related to pregnancies in the past. There’s no doubt that exercise is beneficial

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We start next Monday and you only have 2 more days to join! Comment CORE and I’ll send you all the info you need. 

We’re going to be exploring breath, pelvic alignment, posture, ribcage mobility, the pelvic floor - all the things that you didn’t know might be making your ab separation worse. 

This is not something you’re going to get from a generic diastasis repair program. If you’ve ever wondered what a pelvic physio would teach you and how it would change things, this is your opportunity. 

I would love to see you there. The link is also in my bio 💪🏽 

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We start next Monday and you only have 2 more days to join! Comment CORE and I’ll send you all the info you need. We’re going to be exploring breath, pelvic alignment, posture, ribcage mobility, the pelvic floor - all the things that you didn’t know might be making your ab separation worse. This is not something you’re going to get from a generic diastasis repair program. If you’ve ever wondered what a pelvic physio would teach you and how it would change things, this is your opportunity. I would love to see you there. The link is also in my bio 💪🏽 #diastasisrecti #pelvicphysio #postpartumrecovery #postpartumbody #womensfitness
2 days ago
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Yes that is birthday sign in the background. I recently turned 34 and it is still up 🙂

I do a lot of educating on here, so this is a little self promo if you’ll allow me. I’ve literally spent 6 years filming videos through pregnancy, postpartum and into general women’s fitness. So if you’re looking for something organised and built on the background of professional knowledge, the link in my bio will take you straight through to your 7-day free trial (use the code BELLY20 for a discount if you want to stay signed up). That is all 🙏🏽 

#womensfitness #fitnessapp #momlife #pregnancy #postpartum
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Yes that is birthday sign in the background. I recently turned 34 and it is still up 🙂 I do a lot of educating on here, so this is a little self promo if you’ll allow me. I’ve literally spent 6 years filming videos through pregnancy, postpartum and into general women’s fitness. So if you’re looking for something organised and built on the background of professional knowledge, the link in my bio will take you straight through to your 7-day free trial (use the code BELLY20 for a discount if you want to stay signed up). That is all 🙏🏽 #womensfitness #fitnessapp #momlife #pregnancy #postpartum
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5 short sessions. All on-demand. Expert advice from a pelvic physio and I’m at your disposal for any questions. And all for less than your Netflix subscription 👀 

We start on October 19th and registration closes on the 17th. 

I’ve really nailed it down to the key things that I see contributing to persistent ab separation. Things that are so simple, but only if you KNOW about them. 

I’m so excited about this 🙌🏽 Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need, but it’s also in my bio. 

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #womensfitness #momfit
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5 short sessions. All on-demand. Expert advice from a pelvic physio and I’m at your disposal for any questions. And all for less than your Netflix subscription 👀 We start on October 19th and registration closes on the 17th. I’ve really nailed it down to the key things that I see contributing to persistent ab separation. Things that are so simple, but only if you KNOW about them. I’m so excited about this 🙌🏽 Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need, but it’s also in my bio. #pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #womensfitness #momfit
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I’ve got another review for you all! Someone in the comments pointed out how she mentions that some of those butt exercises also target the belly, and this is my interpretation of why that is.

Like I said at the end, I’m not sure it would work for everyone, especially if a belly is more superficial fat than posture, but this could be part of the answer for SOME people. 

#womensfitness #pelvicphysio #bellyfat #fitmom #abworkout
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I’ve got another review for you all! Someone in the comments pointed out how she mentions that some of those butt exercises also target the belly, and this is my interpretation of why that is. Like I said at the end, I’m not sure it would work for everyone, especially if a belly is more superficial fat than posture, but this could be part of the answer for SOME people. #womensfitness #pelvicphysio #bellyfat #fitmom #abworkout
7 days ago
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Pelvic physio is just one of the hats I wear, and it’s a really rewarding one. I had a client a couple of weeks ago and we were using pelvic weights to help create more feedback for a pelvic floor contraction. I handed her this lubed-up condom-covered and (what looks like) a mini-rocket to insert into her vagina, and we just to laugh. 

Her comment was, “The things women go through”
And mine was, “For meaningful change”

Because it is meaningful. When you’re suddenly wetting the bed at night with no idea why. Or you’re consciously sticking to dark clothing because of leaks. Or you’re pregnant and been told by your doctor to stop lifting. 

When someone can tell you, “This is why and this is what we can do to fix it” or “Actually, your doctor is wrong and there’s plenty that you CAN do safely” - it is meaningful. 

So here’s to obliterating the stigma around bowel and bladder issues, and sharing that there is a solution 🍾 

#pelvicphysio #womenshealth #womensfitness #pelvicfloor #womenempowerment
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Pelvic physio is just one of the hats I wear, and it’s a really rewarding one. I had a client a couple of weeks ago and we were using pelvic weights to help create more feedback for a pelvic floor contraction. I handed her this lubed-up condom-covered and (what looks like) a mini-rocket to insert into her vagina, and we just to laugh. Her comment was, “The things women go through” And mine was, “For meaningful change” Because it is meaningful. When you’re suddenly wetting the bed at night with no idea why. Or you’re consciously sticking to dark clothing because of leaks. Or you’re pregnant and been told by your doctor to stop lifting. When someone can tell you, “This is why and this is what we can do to fix it” or “Actually, your doctor is wrong and there’s plenty that you CAN do safely” - it is meaningful. So here’s to obliterating the stigma around bowel and bladder issues, and sharing that there is a solution 🍾 #pelvicphysio #womenshealth #womensfitness #pelvicfloor #womenempowerment
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If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away.

This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. 

And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆

So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this.

✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨

#pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
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If you’ve ever wished you could get some insight from an expert about your ab separation, this is your chance. This is not just another fitfluencer challenge with a list of exercises to take away. This is about understanding the WHY behind your ab separation, because once you’ve got that down - you could literally do anything, but know HOW to do it safely because you know the principles of diastasis recti rehab. And you’ll get a list of exercises 😆 So share with your mom friends. We start on October 19th and registration closes just before this. ✨Comment CORE and I’ll DM you all the info you need✨ #pelvicphysio #diastasisrecti #postpartum #postpartumjourney #womensfitness
2 weeks ago
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This is a question I got on one of my other posts, but what do you do when the junk in the trunk has ditched you, and left your backside looking a little…deflated?

Definitely not bridges, hip thrusts and band work - at least initially. These are great IF your pelvis is in a position for the various glute muscles to work efficiently, but if not, often you’re just pushing into more tightness.

I also like these exercises because the lengthening is active. It’s not just passively stretching the tissues. And active exercises create longer-lasting functional change. 

Once we can lengthen, then we start to build back in all of those butt-building glute exercises like box step-ups, hip thrusts and hip extensions in all-fours, standing etc.

#pelvicphysio #bbl #gluteworkout #bootyworkout #womensfitness
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This is a question I got on one of my other posts, but what do you do when the junk in the trunk has ditched you, and left your backside looking a little…deflated? Definitely not bridges, hip thrusts and band work - at least initially. These are great IF your pelvis is in a position for the various glute muscles to work efficiently, but if not, often you’re just pushing into more tightness. I also like these exercises because the lengthening is active. It’s not just passively stretching the tissues. And active exercises create longer-lasting functional change. Once we can lengthen, then we start to build back in all of those butt-building glute exercises like box step-ups, hip thrusts and hip extensions in all-fours, standing etc. #pelvicphysio #bbl #gluteworkout #bootyworkout #womensfitness
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I was actually super excited to get my moveable pelvis, because now I can actually demonstrate things like pelvic outlet and inlet rotation; which are super relevant to anything in and around the pelvis - continence, strength, butt shape, back pain etc. You may be seeing Felicia (is it weird to name a pelvis?) in some of my posts soon 😂

#pelvicphysio #womensfitness #fitmama #pelvicfloor #gluteworkout
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I was actually super excited to get my moveable pelvis, because now I can actually demonstrate things like pelvic outlet and inlet rotation; which are super relevant to anything in and around the pelvis - continence, strength, butt shape, back pain etc. You may be seeing Felicia (is it weird to name a pelvis?) in some of my posts soon 😂 #pelvicphysio #womensfitness #fitmama #pelvicfloor #gluteworkout
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As I use AI, I’m starting to see more of its limitations - at least when it comes to clinical work. It has been game changing for a LOT of things, but (although not directly the point of this post), I still don’t think it can replace human analysis of movement and the translation of that into person-specific rehab/exercise prescription. 

What are your thoughts? 🤔 

#ai #pelvicphysio #fitness #womensfitness #personaltraining
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As I use AI, I’m starting to see more of its limitations - at least when it comes to clinical work. It has been game changing for a LOT of things, but (although not directly the point of this post), I still don’t think it can replace human analysis of movement and the translation of that into person-specific rehab/exercise prescription. What are your thoughts? 🤔 #ai #pelvicphysio #fitness #womensfitness #personaltraining
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Hamstrings are an anchor for the pelvis. If they’re not anchoring those sitbones from behind, the pelvis goes into free fall (okay slight exaggeration) and we get an anterior pelvic tilt with elongated hamstrings. Which feel tight.

This is also why stretching the hip flexors often doesn’t do much by itself to fix an anterior pelvic tilt. Maybe because it’s a consequence of the tilt, and not the primary cause. 

Obviously this is not the case for everyone, especially if you don’t have an anterior tilt. Some people do just have stiff and tight hamstrings. However, if this exercise works for you, you may not be one of them!

#pelvicphysio #womensfitness #fitness #flexibility #stretching
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Hamstrings are an anchor for the pelvis. If they’re not anchoring those sitbones from behind, the pelvis goes into free fall (okay slight exaggeration) and we get an anterior pelvic tilt with elongated hamstrings. Which feel tight. This is also why stretching the hip flexors often doesn’t do much by itself to fix an anterior pelvic tilt. Maybe because it’s a consequence of the tilt, and not the primary cause. Obviously this is not the case for everyone, especially if you don’t have an anterior tilt. Some people do just have stiff and tight hamstrings. However, if this exercise works for you, you may not be one of them! #pelvicphysio #womensfitness #fitness #flexibility #stretching
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