by Carmen Andrews | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized, WellMom pre- & postnatal
It goes without saying that a mother’s body goes through an utterly incredible amount of change during pregnancy. As a physio, I focus on the changes in the movement system. The movement system has 2 parts: the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and fascia the...
by Carmen Andrews | Sep 4, 2025 | WellMom pre- & postnatal
Back pain in pregnancy is common, but it should not be brushed off as something you need to live with until after the delivery. If back pain is impacting your quality of life, and your ability to walk and remain active, it is ideally not some thing you should live...
by Carmen Andrews | Jan 7, 2025 | Injuries & rehabilitation
What exactly is the ‘core’? Our ‘core’ stabilises this space, or abdominal cavity, between the ribcage and the pelvis. The spine is the flexible strut at the back. The abdominal cavity is a closed chamber that holds our organs. It is surrounded...
by Carmen Andrews | Nov 17, 2024 | WellMom pre- & postnatal
A C-section scar develops in an area that’s always in motion—even while you sleep, your abdomen moves with each breath. Healing is influenced by many factors, including genetic predispositions like hypermobility or keloid scarring, health conditions such as...
by Carmen Andrews | Nov 16, 2024 | WellMom pre- & postnatal
Feeding your baby should settle into being a time of calm and comfort, but for many new mothers, it can quickly become a source of intense discomfort and pain. Strain in the neck and upper back is common, and in this post I’ll explain common reasons why this happens...
