By Eric
The term “dyspareunia” may be unfamiliar to some of us, but we’re probably familiar with the discomfort this disorder causes. In previous posts we’ve talked about respiratory physiotherapy and its connection with the pelvic floor, Pilates exercises to…
By Eric
Breathing isn’t just essential to our existence. In some ways, this bodily activity also affects the health of the pelvic floor muscles and therefore our overall well-being. We want to explain the amazing connection between the pelvic floor and breathing. To do so,
By Eric
The type of birth, vaginal or cesarean, and the interventions performed (episiotomy, use of instruments, induced labor or an epidural) shape a woman’s condition postpartum. That’s why today we’re going to talk about the importance of doing postpartum exercises. After a vaginal birth,
By Eric
In Spain, pelvic floor disorders that cause urine leakage affect almost 3 million people. There are several types of urinary incontinence: stress, urge, mixed and continuous. Stress incontinence is the most common in Spain and involves leaking…
By Eric
Pilates is a training method based on exercises that focus on strengthening all the muscles of the body and on overall stretching. Every single movement in Pilates for pregnant women is accompanied by rib cage breathing, as the aim is to coordinate
By Eric
The Pilates method is based on exercises that strengthen and tone the postural (deep) muscles and improve the elasticity of the superficial muscles. Pilates is generally associated with exercises that help rehabilitate injuries to the spine and joints
By Eric
A person is considered constipated when they have bowel movements fewer than three times a week, or when stools are hard and take a lot of effort to pass. A common problem and how it affects us: around 60% of the population has problems with
By Eric
Centuries ago, midwives used perineal massage during labor to help the baby’s head come out and to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy. It’s still practiced today and is highly recommended in developed countries. But always under the supervision of a
By Eric
Here’s a complete guide to Kegel exercises for women, covering their benefits, when to do them, common mistakes and the main workouts you can do at home as part of your routine. The Kegel technique for women is one of the most…
By Eric
Keeping your pelvic floor muscles in good shape is crucial for all women, whatever their age. Especially for those who leak urine, gas and/or stool, who are pregnant or going through menopause, for whom pelvic floor exercises greatly improve…
