by Libby | Mar 12, 2020 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Pregnancy
The word has spread that exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but beneficial for both mum and bub. This is great news! Many of us know exercising in pregnancy keeps us fit and stops us from putting on more weight than we need to, but the research tells us that...
by Libby | Oct 22, 2019 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Mums, Pregnancy
I clearly remember a point in my first pregnancy when I looked down at my growing belly and had a sudden (and quite shocking) realisation that I was only going to get bigger and that this baby had to come out somehow! I know this sounds crazy, especially for a woman...
by Libby | Sep 26, 2019 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
This is a common question I get asked by the clients I see for group exercise or Physio during pregnancy. It seems many think they need to wait to see a physio until 6 weeks after birth or when they get the ‘all clear’ from their doctor (I’ll save my thoughts on the...
by Libby | Aug 7, 2018 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Pelvic floor, Posture
You have probably done (or at least seen) squats as an exercise, maybe in a gym or fitness session. It’s such a great exercise because it can be done anywhere, it doesn’t require a lot of equipment, it gives you a good thigh and butt burn and it gets your heart rate...
by Libby | Feb 21, 2018 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio, Posture
You might understand that standing and sitting with good posture is something you should strive to do…but do you know why? Good posture can not only limit the strain on your joints, ligaments and muscles, but it can also make you appear taller, stronger and more...
by Libby | Jan 25, 2018 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pilates, Pregnancy
The process of a growing a human inside you can cause many weird and wonderful things to happen to your body. Increased weight, a change in your posture and some pretty significant hormonal changes can mean that a few twinges here and there are to be expected. One...