As the world of wellness continues to expand, we often hear about the benefits of various practices in isolation – the power of pelvic floor physiotherapy and the transformative effects of yoga. But what if we told you that these two disciplines could work together in perfect harmony to enhance your overall well-being? In this […]

Living with persistent body aches and pains can be challenging, affecting our quality of life and overall well-being. Seeking help from a physiotherapist is a crucial step towards understanding and managing these discomforts. In this blog post, we will explore what you can expect after your first physio assessment, shed light on the difference between […]

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus, usually on other organs in the pelvic area. It can cause pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and infertility. Endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women and girls globally. And truthfully, […]

At some point in your life, you may experience extra stress on your joints, spine or muscles from sports or work that leave you lying on the floor.  A lot of people’s first reaction is to go to their family doctor or the ER. In order to resolve this pain from the root, your doctor […]

When you come in for Pelvic Floor Physio treatment, one of the foundational training techniques your therapists will do with you is breath work.  A lot of patients’ response to this is “I don’t get how breathing relates to bladder leakage, straining, low back pain etc.”  From an outside perspective, breathing and pelvic floor functioning […]

You’re about to start your workday… what’s the first thing you do?  Grab a cup of coffee, of course.  But you have a pain in your neck that won’t let you focus. What now?  How Chiro Care can help Boost Your Focus Without Stimulants  A Chiropractors main focus is on your spine and joints. As […]

Are you a runner experiencing knee pain?  Is your heel pain limiting you to enjoy long walks?  Does your wrist/elbow pain give you discomfort in picking up or gripping things?  Do you have muscle stiffness or muscular pain which is bothering you while doing your favourite activities? If you have answered YES to any of […]

Oftentimes, it is misunderstood that pelvic floor = Kegel exercises. However, this is not always true. In fact, if performed without indication, it may increase the symptoms! Here’s why! Pelvic floor muscles have certain muscle dynamic properties like resting tone of the muscle, strength and endurance. These properties can be affected due to various reasons […]

How do you know if you have pelvic floor dysfunction? Are you experiencing urinary leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, run or jump? This is called ‘stress incontinence, which affects 4 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men.  Are you having pain in your buttock areas and difficulty initiating bowel/bladder movements?  Do you experience […]

Piriformis is the muscle situated in the buttocks and helps to move thighs side to side. Spasm of the piriformis muscle causes pain in the buttocks. Sometimes it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, irritate a sciatic nerve and causes symptoms like sciatica. What is the Cause? Usually the piriformis muscle is in constant […]