by Libby | Jul 26, 2024 | Back pain, Exercise, Posture, Strength Training
“Where did my butt go?”…are the words I hear from many a woman. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – pancake butt is REAL! Pancake butt, otherwise known as a loss of gluteal muscule bulk, is something I often see in women who:➡️are in the postpartum...
by Libby | Jul 24, 2024 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Exercise, Posture
Let me start by saying you can’t FAIL at posture. There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to hold your body.; There is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ posture. Sure, there are ways we position our bodies that we think look better. Ways that are more aesthetically pleasing. But the...
by Libby | Jun 3, 2024 | Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Posture
Many of the new mums I see start complaining of neck and upper back pain, headaches and tension associated with breastfeeding, but not right away. For many it starts to build around the 10-12 week mark. So when I se my new mums early for their postnatal assessment...
by Libby | May 25, 2023 | Glow Physio, Mums, Strength Training
There is no one perfect exercise program.We are all built differently and we all have different goals. But I truly believe more women over 30 should be prioritising strength training. Here’s why… 💪 Because your muscles will start to lose mass after 30 if you’re not...
by Libby | May 17, 2023 | Exercise, Mums, Pelvic floor, Strength Training
and it’s also one of my favourites to answer….. Can I [Insert exercise here] Run 🏃♀️? Do crunches? Do deadlifts 🏋🏻♀️ ? Pretty please go back to basketball 🏀? Jump on the trampoline? And guess what my answer is? …. it depends! It depends on how your...
