by Libby | Feb 28, 2022 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Tubigrip is a compression garment that can be worn on your tummy either during pregnancy, or after you have had your baby. It is of most benefit when you are active, either carrying out day to day tasks or walking, and should be removed overnight or if you sleep...
by Libby | Nov 16, 2020 | Glow Physio, Mums, Posture
Breathing. We do it every day, multiple times a day in fact… so why should we practise something that comes naturally to us? Surely we just instinctively know how to breathe, right? Well the truth is, certain events in our lives such as pregnancy & birth, injuries...
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 | May 27, 2019 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Late-stage pregnancy is such a unique time for many women. Discomfort is starting to set in (for some much earlier than others!) and there is often this weird tug of war between the you who is just sick of being pregnant and the you who is nervous and maybe a bit...
by Libby | Mar 21, 2019 | Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Abdominal muscle separation or ‘Rectus Diastasis’ is such a HOT topic at the moment! When I started seeing women in hospital after having babies almost 15 years ago, most had never heard of rectus diastasis, or even the pelvic floor for that matter! So I...
by Libby | Feb 21, 2019 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy
Heading out for a walk with the pram is such a great option for new mums to get active again. I loved walking after having babies because it got me outside in the fresh air, would often coincide with a baby nap (win-win!) and could actually be a pretty great...