If you have a history of vaginismus and are thinking about pregnancy or childbirth, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions. Vaginismus, which involves the involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles around the vagina, can make certain situations—like
If you’re pregnant and notice an ache in your tailbone, you’re not alone. Tailbone pain, or coccyx pain, (or coccygodynia) is a common experience for many people during pregnancy. You might feel it when you’re sitting for long periods, getting
If you’re in the early stages of pregnancy and already dealing with lower back pain, you’re definitely not alone. Up to 70% of pregnant people suffer from back aches at some point in their pregnancy and 28.3% report back pain
At Indigo Physiotherapy, we understand that pain or problems don’t exist in isolation—they often occur as a result of seemingly unrelated impairments in other parts of the body.
Many of us wander through our lives, ignoring the pelvic floor and pelvic organs if we have no specific concerns. We were taught as children to use non-anatomical names for things, not talk about sex or continence, and largely are
Far too many women are going through pregnancy and postpartum feeling emotionally alone, even when physically surrounded by family and friends. It is time to abandon the notion that childbirth is a “normal” everyday occurrence and embrace the incredible, beautiful,
