Deciding between a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can feel overwhelming. A lot of women come to us feeling sore, frustrated, or worried about their bodies, and then get stuck at the first step. Physiotherapist or exercise physiologist? What’s the difference? Does it matter which one you choose? And what if you get it wrong? You…
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Women’s health exercise physiology is an answer to women who are told exercise will help, but haven’t actually been guided to the how, when and what kind. Many women receive generic exercise advice without guidance that considers their unique health challenges, life stage, or body. If you’ve ever been advised to “stay active” while living…
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Knowing how to relieve pelvic pain can feel overwhelming when it’s unclear what’s safe or helpful, and exhausting when the discomfort keeps returning. Pelvic pain is rarely caused by a single issue. It often reflects a combination of muscle tension, nervous system sensitivity, breathing patterns and how the body responds to ongoing stress or pain.…
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If you’re looking for treatment for heavy menstrual periods and pelvic pain, it’s important to know there are far better options available than simply “pushing through”. Many women are taught to minimise these kinds of experiences or accept them as something they simply have to live with. At North West Healthy Women, we don’t see…
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Many women hold off seeing a medical professional, like a chronic pain physio, for far longer than they should because they’re either too busy, just putting up with it or worried their symptoms will be dismissed as normal. If you’ve ever been told your pain is just hormonal, just stress, just part of being a…
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Physio Pilates and exercise physiologist led Pilates are great ways to move your body, but choosing the right class truly matters. For many women, the difference between a standard class and a physio-led class is the difference between feeling unsure and feeling completely supported. At North West Healthy Women, our Pilates classes are designed and…
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Weight lifting for women is often something that immediately gets associated with bodybuilding, which can make it feel like you need a certain level of confidence or look in mind before you try it. In reality, strength training is simply a practical, supportive way to help your body feel stronger and more capable in daily…
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There’s no one way to recover after delivery, and every birth recovery journey looks different between women, pregnancies, and day to day. Whether you’ve had a vaginal delivery, an episiotomy, or a C-section, your body has been through an incredible feat. But healing takes time, and it’s completely normal to have questions about what’s safe,…
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In the weeks after giving birth, it’s completely normal to notice changes in your body, especially around your core and abdomen. Many new mums start to worry when they see a gap or softness between their abdominal muscles, often fearing something is “wrong”. This change, known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRAM), is incredibly common and…
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling that familiar itch to get back to your favourite workouts whilst simultaneously questioning whether your body is truly ready for postpartum exercise. Maybe you tried a gentle yoga class and felt discouraged by how different your body felt, or perhaps you’re receiving conflicting advice from well-meaning friends,…
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