Genesis Physiotherapy

What’s something you believed about pregnancy… but later found it wasn’t true? 🤔
Pregnancy can be a confusing and difficult space to navigate. We’ve picked our top 5 pregnancy myths that are commonly still believed. Check in with your support team (GPs, Lactation Consultants, Women’s Health Physios, etc) if you’re unsure of what the latest research is around pregnancy do’s and don’ts.

Add this to your winter reading list! 📚
A modern and gentle approach to parenting that is designed to help you navigate parenthood with grace and ease.
Dr Leon has written a book about the common parental stresses that he has seen with his patients for over 30 years. Each chapter gives you key takeaways that are backed by science and illustrated through case studies. Buy your copy now from babystepshealth.com.au or all good book stores, or you can pick one up at our Wembley practice today

Pregnant and feeling stiff? Try this ✨
Elyse, one of our Women’s Health Physios, is demonstrating Thread the Needle - one of our absolute favourite exercises for releasing any tightness in the mid to upper back region. If being on your wrists on all fours is challenging for you, go back to our last video (3 Physio approved pregnancy stretches) where you’ll see a seated rotation stretch that you can do instead.

Ni**le pain? 🤰🏼
At Genesis we offer laser therapy to breast feeding mums experiencing grazed or cracked ni***es. This can help with improving the healing time of injured ni***es, pain reduction and reducing inflammation. If you are experiencing breastfeeding issues, we’re here to support you and your baby and improve your breastfeeding experience. Call us on 9387 2844 to book Laser Treatment with one of our lovely Women’s Health Physios today.
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Swollen. Hot. Painful. Red. These are just some of the common symptoms of mastitis.
We hope that you have found the above information helpful and remember, the golden rule for breast problems during breastfeeding is to act quickly.
If you’re unsure, best to book an appointment to determine exactly what is going on and how to best manage your situation. We’re here to help you 💗

Calling all pregnant mums - give this a try! All you need is a massage or tennis ball 💥
If you’re starting to feel some aches and pains, something you can do is use a ball at home to roll and release!
Here’s some of our favourites:
☑️For sore feet - place the ball on the floor and roll out the soles of your feet
☑️For head or neck tension - place ball against the wall and roll out your shoulders
☑️For tight hips - sit down on a mat and roll your outer hips
☑️For rounded shoulders - place the ball against the wall and roll just underneath your collarbone (pecs)
Even just a couple of minutes can help melt away any tension - make sure you breathe deeply and stay relaxed whilst you’re rolling.

Is pregnancy posture real? 🤔
Pregnancy is a wild ride. It can do all sorts of fun things to your body. As the fetus begins to grow, your body’s centre of mass changes. Along with all the various hormonal changes, your body will start to experience biomechanical changes, including a change of alignment. Changes can occur from the feet all the way up to your neck and shoulders. Postural changes can sometimes cause discomfort i.e low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, hip pain, carpel tunnel, etc. Remember to check in with yourself and see a Women’s Health Physio if you do experience any persisting discomfort.

Can you prevent ab splitting during pregnancy? 🤔
There are certainly ways you can prevent diastasis recti (ab separation).
Here’s some strategies for you to consider:
☑️ Pregnancy safe core exercises
☑️ Pelvic floor strengthening
☑️ Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
Also remember that if you do experience abdominal separation after giving birth, you can do corrective exercises with a Women’s Health Physio to get you back on track 💗

How to sleep like a baby when you’re expecting one! 💤
Have you considered your pillow arrangement? Ideally you are supporting your neck, back and of course, bump.
Here are some placement suggestions to get you inspired:
☁️Between the knees (to support the alignment of pelvis/hips)
☁️Under your bump (to support the weight)
☁️Behind your back (for comfort)
Do you have a preferred way of setting up your pillows at night?