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My hip just won’t go there!

April 8, 2019 By Chevron Island Physio

There’s no better way to ruin the mood then ‘’ow, no ouch my hip hurts in that position’’ . Hip pain (in particular labral injuries) can not only make it difficult & uncomfortable to get through the day, it can also put a dampener on your sex life.

 

Labral injuries are a common hip condition. The labrum is a cartilage structure that runs around the rim of your hip socket (acetabulum). It’s purpose is to make the hip socket deeper and more stable. The labrum can be torn with an acute injury or (more commonly) develop tears secondary to ongoing microtrauma. Often people will complain of a ‘catching’ or ‘clicking’ sensation in the hip joint as you move and it can be accompanied by groin, buttock or lateral hip pain.

 

When repetitive microtrauma is the cause of a labral tear, it will occur in the upper front part of the ring of cartilage. As your hip moves into a more flexed & outwardly rotated position, the ball of the hip can move up and forward, causing a ‘catch’ on the cartilage.

 

Click on the link below to watch a video showing normal hip movement.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQnMPHoDGEc

 

So hopefully it begins to make sense as to why certain position during sexual intercourse can become problematic. If we simplify things, any position that causes the hip to be moved into its outer ranges of joint mobility (think bent up & rotated outward) may be more uncomfortable.

 

This brought me to a quick google of sex positions…. Hopefully nobody checks my browsing history!

 

NOT SO GOOD

Kamasutra #163 Eagle

#209 Captain

#67 Missionary

 

GOOD

#39 Bizet

#131 Plain

# four point kneeling

 

On a serious note, if you are experiencing hip pain with any activity, it’s advisable that you first see a physiotherapist. They will be able to assess what is causing your hip pain and commence management strategies to rectify the problem.

 

In the meantime, to keep your sex life alive, get Googling and find some positions that allow you to maintain your hip in an inner range.

 

And I had to have a giggle, but one website article suggested… “Be creative, have patience with yourself, and remain open to new positions.’’

 

Gillian Burgess

Master of Physiotherapy (MPhty) APAM

Bachelor of Exercise Science (BExSc)

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: chevron island, chevron island physio, gold coast physio, hip pain, physio gold coast, physiotherapy, women's health, women's health physio

Working the Naughty Muscles

February 13, 2019 By Chevron Island Physio

 

Both men and women can benefit in the bedroom, from a regular pelvic floor workout!

More than one third of all women experience some form of incontinence or pelvic floor issues during their life. Loss of bladder control can be brought on or exaggerated by many things including pregnancy, ageing, some medications, constipation, chronic coughing or nerve problems such as bulging discs in the back.

While pelvic floor dysfunction is largely known for its impact on women, it also affects a large number of males – a training program for the pelvic floor should also be undertaken by men.

What is the pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles shaped similar to a ‘hammock’ that stretches across your pelvis and wraps around your urethra and rectum. It consists of two types of muscle fibres – slow and fast twitch. Slow twitch muscle fibres act over long periods of time providing constant gentle support; while the fast twitch fibres activate during short periods of high stress such as coughing, sneezing, and allows you to ‘hold on’ when you really need to urinate. When the pelvic floor is functioning properly the muscles in this area help ensure proper bladder function, work with other core muscles to support your lower back and even increases the intensity of sexual experiences in both women and men. This works by increasing the tone and tightness of the vaginal cavity, as well as increasing the intensity of orgasm sensations for both partners.

Poor pelvic floor function leads to problems with urine and faecal incontinence, back and abdominal pain and in about 25 per cent of cases a condition called ‘prolapse’ where the bladder, uterus or rectum can sag, causing further pain and discomfort.

So how do we treat pelvic floor dysfunction?

Well-known treatments for incontinence include the use of absorbent liners. While these allow you to resume normal activities to some extent they are only a band-aid and not a fix for the underlying issue. Surgery can be performed in some cases but poses a high risk to benefit ratio.

The most common exercises are done in some quiet time at home.

FOR THE LADIES:

Take up a comfortable reclined position on your bed, with your knees slightly bent up. Extend the first two fingers after your thumb and moisten these, either with saliva or personal lubricant. Gently insert your fingers into your vagina and imagine squeezing in and drawing up around your fingers. If you can’t feel a contraction, try squeezing your back passage as if you are trying to stop yourself passing wind. Once you can feel the contraction try and hold this for a number of seconds, ensuring you continue normal breathing. Once you have the contraction right you can do this without your fingers for feedback.

FOR THE MEN:

Training the pelvic floor in males is all about ‘squeezing the back passage’, similar to how you would if you wished to refrain from passing wind. Of course, many men prefer to generate as much noise as possible rather than refrain, but for the sake of exercising the pelvic floor, you can use this as your guide of how the exercise should be done.

Like any muscle the pelvic floor will fatigue quickly – especially if they are weak and out of condition – so try to slowly increase the amount of time you can hold the contraction, the firmness and the number of repetitions. Now that you have targeted the slow twitch fibres, try a number of short sharp contractions to simulate times when you cough or sneeze. Try not to get disheartened with your progress as the pelvic floor training program can be a slow process and you may have times when you are stressed, coughing a lot or at certain stages of your menstrual cycle, when your progress may be reduced. Just remember to be consistent and patient.

In the past it has also been recommended to practice pelvic floor muscle training by halting your flow of urine; however, this can lead to improper muscle function, so is nowadays only recommended to be used once a week as a test to show improvement. We often recommend a good pelvic floor program to be completed once every night before going to sleep – this program will vary from person to person (varying hold times and sets of holds). This allows your pelvic floor to recover overnight and be ready to work at its best the following day. Having your partner remind you can also be a big help, as improving your pelvic floor will benefit you both during sexual intercourse.

As always, it is advisable to visit your local doctor to discuss your individual issue; however, there are now many physiotherapy and medical clinics that specialise in the treatment of pelvic floor issues, in both men and women. At Chevron Island Physio we are lucky enough to have two highly trained physio’s with a special interest in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. Alison and Gill we be able to discuss these techniques with you and advise you on how to use a bladder diary, biofeedback devices and the best core exercises to help compliment your pelvic floor program.

Your progress with a pelvic floor training program can be a slow process, but don’t get disheartened. Just be consistent and patient, and know that it will be worth the effort in the end.

 

*DISCLAIMER: This discussion does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this discussion are for informational purposes only. The purpose of this discussion is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.

 

 

Filed Under: Exercises, pelvic helath, Physiotherapy Information, Pre and post natal Tagged With: chevron island, chevron island physio, exercise gold coast, gold coast mums, gold coast physio, gold coast physiotherapy, health, mums gold coast, pelvic floor, Pelvic health, physio gold coast, physio surfers paradise, Pregnancy, women's health

Severs Disease

July 23, 2018 By Chevron Island Physio

What is Sever’s disease?

Sever’s disease is an acute injury to the growth plate at the back of the heel common in young athletes. It is most common between the ages of 10-12.

How does Sever’s disease occur?

The calf muscle has a common tendon (Achilles tendon) that inserts into the posterior aspect of the heel bone. The function of the Achilles tendon is to help transmit forces produced by the calf muscle to the heel bone. In children, there is a growth plate located where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone. During periods of rapid growth the calf muscle and Achilles tendon becomes tighter causing excessive forces through the growth plate. Forcible and repeated contraction of the calf muscles (i.e. exercise) can injure the growth plate causing pain.

What are the symptoms of Sever’s disease?

Pain is experienced through the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone and there is usually more pain during and after exercise. The back of the heel can be tender to touch and there may be some localised swelling.

What are the causes of Sever’s disease?

* Excessive tightness through the calf

* Weakness through the calf

* Poor foot biomechanics (excessive pronation)

* Over training

* Playing sport on hard surfaces

* Inadequate footwear

What are some treatment options your podiatrist can discuss with you?

* Rest

* Activity modification

* Icing

* Anti-inflammatory gel

* Foot taping

* Padding

* Heel raises (for short term relief)

* Soft tissue treatment (massage and stretching)

* Calf and Achilles strengthening

* Orthotic therapy

 

Wade, our Podiatrist, is available for consultations at Chevron Island Physio on Tuesdays. BOOK NOW

Filed Under: Podiatry Tagged With: achilles pain podiatry, chevron island, chevron island physio, foot pain, leg pain, podiatry, podiatry chevron island, podiatry gold coast, podiatry surfers paradise

TAKE SALLY HOME WITH YOU!

July 9, 2018 By Chevron Island Physio

ARE YOU STIFF AND SORE?

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE OFFER MAINTENANCE AND WELLBEING PROGRAMS THAT CAN BE DONE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME FOR AS LITTLE AS $20?

Our Physiotherapist Sally Buratowski has 23 years’ experience and has treated a wide range of patients from 1-104 years of age. We live in an ageing population, and many of us may live to be over 100 years old which means that we may need to keep working until we’re 75 or 80! Specific DAILY exercises should be included into everyone’s routine to help combat this.

To aid people with these exercises, Sally has developed a range of whole body maintenance and wellbeing programs for each area of the body which include specific exercises to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, stability and strength. She has also developed a program for over 50s, over 60s, children with growing pains, scoliosis and middle back pain and people with chest conditions such as asthma and pneumonia.

Purchase your DVD or USB here

See a preview of Sally’s over 60’s DVD here.

Filed Under: Announcements, Exercises, Physiotherapy Information Tagged With: arthritis, arthritis exercises, chevron island physio, exercises at home, exercises gold coast, physio, physio bundall, physio gold coast, physio surfers paradise, physiofusion, pilates gold coast

Remedial Massage Therapy

January 30, 2018 By Chevron Island Physio

Chevron Island Physio has a dedicated team of Remedial Massage Therapists to look after your needs.

Remedial Massage can help you recover from an injury, prevent future injuries or just simply improve your muscle and soft tissue flexibility.

Massage is not only a treat; it is now well documented that massage helps to reduce stress levels, enhance performance, improve muscle flexibility, promote circulation and provide a sense of well-being and relaxation.

Services available include:
-Remedial Massage
-Sports Massage
-Deep Tissue
-Trigger Point
-Lymphatic Drainage
-Pregnancy Massage
-Relaxation and more!

Our Therapists are claimable on the spot via Private Health provided you have the required extras cover in your plan.
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Should you have any questions about what Chevron Island Physio can do for you, or to book your next visit with one of our experienced therapists, please do not hesitate to contact us now on 07 5504 7000. One of our friendly and experienced staff members is always happy to answer any queries you may have and will gladly assist you with booking an appointment.

For an expert Remedial Massage on the Gold Coast visit Chevron Island Physio.

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