If you’ve recently had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you’re likely familiar with the initial tightness, swelling, and changes in how your body feels. While the surgery can be transformative, recovery takes time, and post-op swelling or discomfort can last longer than expected. This is where...
How can dry needling for C-section scars help reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you reconnect with your core after surgery? If you’ve had a Caesarean section, you’re not alone—about 1 in 3 births in Australia are via C-section. While most women expect some tenderness during...
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health discusses stress urinary incontinence, what causes it, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help improve bladder control and confidence. ...
Did you know that the way children are taught to use the toilet can have a lasting impact on their bladder and bowel health? The healthy toileting habits they develop during their early years—how and when they go to the toilet, and how they position...
It’s a problem that’s rarely talked about—teenage girls leaking urine during sports, running, or even laughing. While we often associate bladder leaks with pregnancy or aging, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can affect young, active girls too. SUI happens when there’s increased pressure on the bladder and...
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common yet often under-discussed condition affecting about 50% of women who have given birth vaginally, with around 10% of women needing surgery at some point due to prolapse symptoms or related issues. Although prolapse can impact daily life, many...
Stress affects the body in various ways, from headaches and fatigue to digestive issues. However, one area often overlooked is the connection between stress and pelvic floor health in men. Chronic stress can contribute to tightness in the pelvic floor muscles, leading to discomfort, pain,...
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health discusses the importance of men's pelvic floor health around prostate surgery....
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health talks about postpartum recovery and the important role a pelvic floor physiotherapist can play in your healing journey....
In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health guides you through the role of a pelvic floor physiotherapist, highlighting the benefits for your pelvic health, including education, treatment, ultrasounds, and Pilates....