Sexual health is a fundamental part of human life, bringing joy, connection, and fulfillment. However, sexual dysfunction can impact individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, causing distress and affecting overall well-being. Today, we want to...
Pelvic Girdle Pain or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in pregnancy is a common condition. Read on to find out if the pain that you’re experiencing fits into this category. There's a lot of confusing information out...
66-94% of women report sleep disturbances during pregnancy, with the likelihood of sleep disturbance increasing through the 3 trimesters. By the end of the pregnancy, almost all women are waking up, and for longer periods...
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) hurts. A lot. But what exactly is it? What are the causes? And more importantly, what can you do to prevent or manage it? What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)? Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, commonly abbreviated to...
Pain in the pelvic area during pregnancy is extremely common. Sadly, many women just accept this as a normal part of pregnancy, and battle through months of pain without seeking any professional help. But how do...
Good news for the pregnant ladies amongst us! Pregnant women have long been told to avoid extremes of heat, and have been limited to measures such as limiting baths to body temperature (37°C), or not...
There are a number of possible causes for lower back pain during pregnancy. It’s a time of dramatic adjustments for your body, and it seems that some bodies are able to adapt more smoothly...
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy- what is it? Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy is defined as pain anywhere in the pelvic ring. This is from the base of your spine to the bottom of your...
One of the conditions that we see commonly in women who've recently had a baby is lower back pain. This can sometimes come as a surprise and even disappointment for new mums, as some of...
Not so long ago, pregnant women were advised to avoid physical activity or exercise, for fear of harming themselves or their unborn child. As lovely as this may sound to those of you that...
One of the most common conditions we see in our pregnant patients here at Lifespan Osteopathy is pelvic girdle pain. In simple terms, this means pain anywhere in the area of the pelvis, which...