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Ask the Expert...
Holly Gascoigne PHYSIOTHERAPIST

The best way to
strengthen the muscle is
by imagining yourself trying
to stoppassing urine and
wind. It is a bit of an unusual
exercise to get used to but
once you’ve mastered it you
can do it just about anywhere.
If you maintain these
contractions for a few seconds
and perform regularly through
the day it will
help to strengthen this muscle.

regnancy can be a challenging time
, so make sure you get the rest you need. Ensure you get time to
yourself to relax and try to avoid any heavy duties, such as long periods
of housework. If you are expecting soon, I hope this article has given a useful insight into how physiotherapy can help you during your pregnancy. If you’ve any questions regarding your pregnancy, or any subjects you’d like to see covered in future issues of the Thirtysomethingmums magazine, please contact me at:

holly@thirtysomethingmums.com
  over. It is also important to change positions regularly to avoid getting stiff.

Heat Treatment
Pain relief is also a big part of treating these problems. In the majority of cases, heat is an excellent form of pain relief. Most women find that having a warm bath during pregnancy is very relaxing. A hot water bottle or wheat bag at a warm temperature can also provide this relief when placed over the area of discomfort, i.e. lower back. It is important that it is warm and not hot to avoid any burns. Apply this a number of times a day for ten minutes at a time.

Muscle Maintenance
Another important part of treatment is maintaining strength in the muscles that become weak. As mentioned earlier, one of these muscles is the pelvic floor. Regular pelvic floor exercises can help
prevent some of the symptoms
mentioned previously.

 
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