Physio By Pippa

Exercise is an essential tool for a healthy mental well being. Many mothers struggle in this aspect; either because of post traumatic stress following childbirth, and/or because of the change in lifestyle and stress of taking care of a newborn. Exercise is an excellent healthy drug-free tool to alleviate stress, improve memory, improve quality of sleep (which we REALLY need), and boost overall mood.

This is sometimes called pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), pelvic girdle dysfunction (PGD) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). This is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms and/or pain caused by changes of your pelvic joints.

Carpal Tunnel is very common during pregnancy. These are fast and easy exercises which you can do safely throughout the day to improve symptoms and/or avoid regression.

Exercise is very important during pregnancy and Pilates is one of the best exercises during this time. It is vital to adapt your exercise regime according to the trimester you are in.

Urinary Incontinence in Women. Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention.

Rib pain is another common pregnancy complaint, especially in the last trimester. Here are some tips and exercises to reduce rib pain during pregnancy.