Bladder and bowel problems in children are common, and include Wet pants Bed wetting Difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel Bowel leakage Not getting an urge to poo Bowel leakage is also called soiling, and it can be just a smear, or it could be a large amount. Wet...

We thought it would be a good idea, given that it’s Men’s Health week, to provide an outline of the range of conditions we can help with, so that you or the men in your life can get access to the right help when they need it. Men are often too embarrassed to seek help...

We go to the dentist every year for a check-up to see that our teeth are kept in good shape, and don't fall out. Have you ever thought about checking in with your pelvic health physiotherapist once a year to see that your pelvic floor is in good shape too? We are...

Most people are not quite sure what to expect from their first pelvic health physio appointment, and it's normal to feel a bit nervous before you come in. You may have been referred by your doctor, a friend may have told you about us, or you may have found us on...

We have the latest evidence on returning to running postnatally! Fresh off the press - a clinical commentary from a collaboration of different international experts who have reviewed the available research and formulated a comprehensive framework. Some important...

Active women dealing with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) This blog is from a guest writer - Anja Morris. Thank you Anja for sharing your story......   You might tell a friend over a cup of coffee that you’ve got a sore back, but “Guess what happened, my...

The health of our team and of all our clients is of the utmost importance to us. We have a number of higher risk people who come to our clinic on a daily basis for treatment. This includes pregnant women, young babies, toddlers and children, and people who are...

Getting back into exercise after having a baby can be daunting. There are so many changes that happen to your body after pregnancy and delivery - (be it Vaginal or Caesarean) Getting a thorough check up can help you feel empowered to get back into it! 1. Pelvic floor...

We have moved! On 2nd August we opened up in our new premises. We will now have more room and the ability to see patients sooner, with more options for appointment times. During lockdown we are doing all our appointments online. For more information on how online...

What are you doing this year to ensure you look after your pelvic floor and help prevent future problems?  The pelvic floor muscles are in an awkward place – you can’t see them and they often get forgotten about! But they are a very important group of muscles and when...

Good pelvic floor muscle function is important - but how do you use these muscles? And how do you know if you are doing it correctly? How to contract the pelvic floor: You can do the exercises lying, sitting or standing. When you first start it’s easier to do them...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Globally more than 1.3 million men are diagnosed every year, including around 3,400 in New Zealand. Many men start to have problems with their prostate as they get older, and bladder problems are common. This is mostly...

Pelvic floor problems are common in women, and one of the main risk factors is vaginal delivery. There is a growing awareness of the damage that can occur to the pelvic floor muscles and the perineum (the skin between the vagina and the anus) during a vaginal birth....

For many people, childbirth is a wonderful experience. Everything goes well, and there are no issues. However there are some who experience trauma to the pelvic floor muscles, sustained during vaginal delivery. How many does this affect? We know that around 90% of...

Book review, by Stephanie Jones. I really enjoyed this informative book by experienced Naturopathic Doctor, Lara Briden. Lara runs a clinic in Sydney, Australia. She treats women with PCOS, PMS and endometriosis, women suffering from pelvic pain, and women with a...