Dyspareunia is a condition that affects a significant number of individuals and is defined as persistent or recurrent pain experienced during sexual intercourse. This pain can occur at various stages of sexual activity (whether at the beginning, during penetration, or even after intercourse) and it affects both women and men,
Pelvic pain in women is a complex and multifaceted condition that can significantly impact quality of life. This pain can range in intensity from mild discomfort to sharp, debilitating pain. It can be constant or intermittent, and in some cases, it is associated with certain activities such as sexual intercourse,
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition that affects millions of women worldwide. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, leading to pain, inflammation, and, in many cases, infertility. Despite being relatively common, endometriosis is often diagnosed late due to a lack of awareness and understanding
Infant massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that fosters physical and emotional development in babies, while also providing a unique opportunity for parental bonding. This ancient tradition offers an array of health benefits, primarily focusing on enhancing a baby’s physical well-being and emotional security and on ensuring that parents have
Why a Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is essential after every Pregnancy? In France, Women automatically have 10 Physiotherapy sessions with a women’s health specialist after they give birth. This isn’t because they like to offer free treatments!They are simply well aware that providing adequate post natal care prevents issues on the
Pelvis & Pelvic floor Anatomy Pelvic floor is a super trendy expression with new exercises to do or machine to train them. We use it more and more as we realised how it is important for women to protect and to exercise it correctly. But do you actually know what
Throughout pregnancy, your body changed to create more space for your baby and become more mobile to facilitate the delivery. Once you gave birth, you will slowly recover and your pelvis, hips and ribs will have to close. Let’s see simple exercises to help pelvis closing! Pelvis Closing: Piriform stretching:
I know, pregnancy is a tough time… You had nausea, reflux and now your pelvis hurts! Stop 2min and think about what happens inside your belly, it is normal to feel different. All your body is changing right now! Let’s see together what you can do to fight this pain
You feel a pain on the bottom of your heel? It’s harder and harder to take your first steps in the morning and to walk for long hours? Your plantar fascia could be the cause. You may already heard about plantar fasciopathy or jogger’s heel, but no worries, these differents
What is diastasis? During the whole pregnancy, the belly is allowed to expand thanks to the relaxation of the abdominal muscles.When the abdominal muscles are too strong before pregnancy or when the belly grows too quickly, the line between the abdominal rectus abdominis (or chocolate bars) breaks creating a hole
Pregnancy is not an illness, but some complication can change this happy event in a very challenging time… As well as giving birth can be the best day of your life or one of the worst.A lot of these issues can be prevented with an adequate preparation. It’s also a
If you just want the exercises, scroll down to the end of the article 😉 Neck & upper back pain are nothing new, especially if you work sitting in front of a computer! However, with the pandemic and a majority of people now working from home, physiotherapists & osteopath are
Pregnancy, birth and the first months of life are a time of significant change and sometimes stress for babies, which can cause various problems (flat head, digestive problems, etc.), and sometimes even pathological issues (Congenital Torticollis, Clubfoot, etc.). My French Physio offers specific osteopathic and physiotherapeutic check-ups for newborns and
What is a c-section? A c-section is a surgical act. The surgeon will work in the Operation Room usually the patient is under local anesthesia but general anesthesia may be necessary. Baby will be borne by an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. When do you need a C-section?
How to recover after a caesarean? All the steps needed to get in shape Part 1: D0-D21 Too often forgotten that caesarean section is not a classic delivery, but abdominal surgery. The recovery is therefore very different from a traditional childbirth. You have to give the body more time to heal without rushing
How to recover after a caesarien-section? Part 2: D21-D90 Your healing is now healed (at least externally). You feel more and more ready to resume normal activities, let’s see what you can do! Scar massages Now that the edges of the scar are well closed, it will be necessary to