Posts by Jenna Cartwright
Can I heal my Diastasis Recti?
What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti is when your rectus abdominis (or your “6 pack abs”) separate in their midline. During pregnancy all women, yes ALL WOMEN, will have this separation, without it their will be no room for your baby! But not all women’s will return to their original position. Diastasis Recti can also…
Read MoreHow to Keep Training With Pain and Injury
Have you wondered if you should keep training with pain and injury? Discover a few short exercise programs you can still do even if your and injured or in pain. What is Pain? This is an extremely loaded question! But… According to the International Association for the Study of Pain; pain is defined as an…
Read MoreHamstring Injuries: The Best Hamstrings Strength Exercises to Prevent Injury
Hamstring injuries, tears and strains are one of the most common sporting conditions. And even worse; they have one of the highest re-injury rates. We see plenty at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy. They occur most commonly during sports that require high speed, agility and explosive power. In this article I will discuss hamstring tears, the…
Read More5 Life Hacks to Help Relieve Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
What is Pelvic Girdle Pain? Pelvic Girdle Pain used to be lumped together in diagnosis of lower back pain. However, more recently Pelvic Girdle Pain (or PGP) has become it’s own ‘injury’. It refers to pain around the pelvis, usually focusing at your two sacroiliac joints, groin and your pubic symphysis. The pain can sometimes…
Read MoreThe Importance of Calf Strength and the BEST Calf Strength Exercises
Your calf is one of the most under-trained muscles in your body and is usually neglected from a strength program. Most people don’t understand or believe the importance of keeping your calf complex strong. If this is you (or you just want to know more), then read on! The Calf Complex.. It really isn’t complex.…
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