Did you know one in three women who have had a baby will experience urinary incontinence? While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, there are some simple exercises that you can do to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and prevent the problem. Pregnancy, stress incontinence, and the pelvic floor The pelvic floor is a
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Settling your baby can sometimes be hard work. When finally you get into a routine and some regular sleep, undoubtedly a new tooth will arrive or a cold strikes and you’re back to square one again. An unsettled baby places unnecessary stress on new parents. They don’t use sleep deprivation as a form of torture
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Mother’s Day is the annual celebration honouring the mother of the family as well as motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In Australia, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day is not only an opportunity to demonstrate your love, affection and appreciation for your mum; it
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Pregnancy is a time when your body undergoes significant change. Most obviously, your belly grows and your total body weight increases (usually by 10 – 15kgs!!). This increase in total body weight and changed distribution of body weight (coming forward) places extra pressure on the lower back, pelvis and legs – causing strain and pain.
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Did you know… A DRAM or Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscle is normal during and following pregnancy. It occurs due to the release of pregnancy hormones and the change in shape triggered by your growing baby. What is not normal is if it causes you pain and discomfort, particularly in the lower back and pelvis. A DRAM
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Fitting compression products can sometimes be a challenge. Compression shorts, leggings and stockings are meant to feel ‘firm but comfortable’ and sometimes they can be difficult to get on. This blog will provide you with some quick tips and tricks to help ensure you will be satisfied with your Solidea compression garments. Selecting the right
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Low back pain (LBP) and Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) (aka Pelvic Instability) are common during pregnancy. It is estimated that 50% of pregnant women will suffer from LBP and 25% of women experience PGP. Mechanical factors, during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, including weight gain and the increased curvature in the lumbar spine cause increased
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It is estimated that 50% of pregnant women will suffer from low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy and 25% of women experience pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Supporting the baby weight and stabilising the lumbar spine and pelvis helps to improve pain and dysfunction. Solidea’s Pregnancy range comes up over the belly to better support your
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