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A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in the pelvic floor become too tense and unable to relax.  may people with a tense and non-releasing pelvic floor experience pelvic health issues such as constipation, painful sex, urgency and pelvic pain.  A hypertonic pelvic floor […]

In the clinic, we see a lot of people struggling with constipation.  Among other reasons, it can often be a sign of overactivity and poor coordination of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Common signs of constipation: Feeling of incomplete emptying in greater than 25% […]

Running is a high impact sport placing a lot of demand on the body. High impact exercise was found to have an increased risk of pelvic floor dysfunction compared to low impact exercise. After having a baby, the pelvic floor is weak and injured in […]

Hip Tendinitis Trochanteric or Hip Bursitis Gluteal tendinopathy Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome All of these are a pain in the outside of the hip! There are many names and many causes of pain in this part of the hip.  Previously it was nearly always diagnosed […]

Patellofemoral pain is a general term for pain around or behind the kneecap, commonly known as ‘runner’s knee’. Despite this association with running, it can also be provoked by other activities such as squatting or even walking up and downstairs. What causes Patellofemoral pain? There […]

Plantar heel pain is most common in the 40 to 70 year age group and affects women more than men. It is reckoned that 10% of people will experience it at some stage in their life. The most common cause of plantar heel pain is […]