18 Physio in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

18 Physio

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 458 789 818

Address: 322 Glenferrie Road, 3144 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.18physio.com.au

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24.01.2022 Do you suffer from painful sex?... painful periods?.... pelvic pain? Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can help. Treatment varies for each person and is very individualised to your presentation. However treatment commonly includes:... education on the anatomy and the muscle function pain science education pelvic floor down training / relaxation techniques general relaxation, which may include through mindfulness practice breathing exercises manual muscle release the use of dilator therapy There are various conditions that may cause pelvic pain, including; endometriosis (a condition where the cells similar to those that line the uterus are found elsewhere in the body) adenomyosis (a condition where the cells from the lining of the uterus are found within the muscle layer of the uterus) overactive pelvic floor muscles Pain with sex may also be due to: vulvodynia (pain / burning of the vulva) vaginismus (involuntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles) You are not alone. Please speak to your local health professional and discuss your concerns. Please don’t hesitate to be in contact with me if you have any queries @18physio @melbsportsmed @midtownmedical . . . . . . . . . . . . . #womenshealth #gynae #physio #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorphysio #endo #endometriosis #endowarrior #vaginismus #pelvicpain #adenomyosis #adenomyosisawareness #chronicpelvicpain

18.01.2022 Pain with intercourse after having a baby? You are not alone! Discomfort with intercourse is common, with research finding a 21.2% prevalence rate. The main risk factors are perineal trauma (tears or episiotomy), instrumental delivery & low oestrogen levels. ... If this is you - help is available. Pelvic Health Physios can provide education and treatment to help. These include: Pelvic floor muscle down training (relaxation training). Teaching you breathing techniques to help with your pelvic floor muscle relaxation. Desensitisation of the sensitive tissue. Scar tissue release. The use of trainers. Discussion with your OB / GP if prescription of topical oestrogen is required. Additionally, whilst intercourse is uncomfortable it is super important to continue to enjoy your sexual relationship & intimacy through other types of play Want to know more!? Reach out #physio #pilates #postnatal #sexeducation #sexuality #sensuality #postpartum #mumlife #mumsofinstagram #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvichealth #pelvicfloormuscles #pelvichealth : @nurtureyourvagina

08.01.2022 Caffeine! Caffeine is the most consumed stimulant drug in the world, with (on average) an Aussie drinking just over 9 caffeinated drinks per week. But why is this important? ... Caffeine has a diuretic effect, meaning it causes an increased production of urine. PLUS it is a bladder irritant, which may cause increased excitability in the bladder muscle. So...? Due to this, increased caffeine consumption may lead to you developing symptoms such as: - Increased urinary frequency. . - Increased urinary urgency. . - Urinary Incontinence. . - Bladder pain. Do you have any of these symptoms? If so, education, advice and a personalised training program from a pelvic floor physio can help! DM / email me to find out more [email protected] #physio #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorphysio #overactivebladder #bladderpain #painfulbladdersyndrome #coffee #tea #caffeine . . . . . . . References: Canadean (2011) Riesenhuber et al (2006)

03.01.2022 Trying to conceive? Monash IVF have a great free guide with their top tips if you’re trying to boost your fertility def check it out - web below / link in bio If you are struggling to conceive - make sure you to speak to a specialist to get personalised advice. If you have been trying for a year (under 35s) or 6 months (over 35s) and have been unsuccessful speak to your doctor :)) https://monashivf.com//y/top-tips-to-boost-your-fertility/... @monash_health @monashivf : @klein.lines . . . . . . . . . . #physio #pelvicphysio #pelvicfloor #vulva #ivf #fertility #pelvichealth #pregnancy #baby #strength #core #pilates