How to prevent and treat lower back pain in pregnancy
More than half of women have had back pain at least once in their lives. Around 70% of pregnant women have discomfort in the lower back and pelvic region, known as lumbopelvic pain or, more…
How to prevent lower back pain and urinary incontinence through exercise
Many women may find it strange that there's a direct link between chronic lower back pain and urinary incontinence, but many studies have shown that women with chronic lower back pain are at greater risk…
An exercise routine to relieve back pain in pregnancy
Back pain is the most common complaint during pregnancy. Almost all women experience it at some point during pregnancy, and sometimes it can last a long time and trigger other physical discomfort. To prevent that,…
Perineal massage guide: professional recommendations and benefits
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….
When to resume sex after giving birth
Resuming sex after giving birth may seem like the last thing on a woman's mind. New motherhood and postpartum recovery have a significant impact on a couple's intimate life. Not only is it harder to…
Postpartum exercise guide
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…
How to boost fertility with physiotherapy
Today, assisted reproduction is one of the increasingly popular solutions to infertility for many couples and single mothers. But how can I boost my fertility to get pregnant without going down that route? Infertility treatments…
Pelvic floor rehabilitation: how to avoid pain caused by unsuitable exercise
Physical exercise is essential for health and well-being for both men and women. That's why regular sport is necessary to keep the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems in good shape and to prevent diseases such…
How to use vaginal electrical stimulation to recover your pelvic floor
Physiotherapy treatment techniques for pelvic floor dysfunction aren't limited to Kegel exercise routines for pregnant women, hypopressives and other physical activities. As professionals specializing in urogynecology, we're trained in the use of instrumental techniques that…
Pilates for pregnant women as a way to prepare for birth
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…
Pilates for the pelvic floor: recommended exercises and ones to avoid
The Pilates method is based on exercises that strengthen and tone the postural muscles (deep muscles) and improve the elasticity of the superficial muscles. Pilates is generally associated with exercises that help rehabilitate injuries to…
How to prepare for birth in the last trimester of pregnancy
Birth preparation is, fortunately, a growing trend. Since I started my blog, one of my main goals has been to make future mothers aware of the importance of looking after their pelvic floor during pregnancy…