by clairemockridge | Jul 19, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Pilates, Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
I came across a great post on Instagram by a fellow alignment nerd yesterday which I had to share in my client Facebook Group. The photo showed a pregnant person in poor, lifted chest, “bump out in front of her” posture on the left, and then her again in...
by clairemockridge | Jul 9, 2018 | Abdominals, Back ache, Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal
I was teaching a particular exercise in my Mummies and Buggies class there recently, and I mentioned the importance of observing and understanding what your stomach is supposed to look and feel like when you do an exercise or load it in a certain way. Remember, my...
by clairemockridge | Jun 5, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Pelvic pain, Pre/Postnatal
I take a full-body approach to improving pelvic floor function and when assessing someone, I always start with the foot, and work my way upwards from there. I haven’t prescribed a Kegel in my classes (those “squeeze and release” and “draw up...
by clairemockridge | May 11, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
There are a number of muscles that feed in and out of the pelvis. Let me make a little list for you: Hip flexors, Quadriceps (front of your thighs), Glutes (your bum), Outer thighs, Inner thighs, Hamstrings (backs of your thighs). Each and every one of these muscles...
by clairemockridge | Apr 13, 2018 | Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
A question I’m often asked is: “I’m getting this pain…here…at the back of my ribcage. Any ideas what’s causing it, Claire?” Well, yes. Yes, I do. If you’re a regular attendee of my pregnancy fitness, antenatal Pilates or...
by clairemockridge | Feb 21, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Pre/Postnatal
Today, I thought I’d share answers to the 5 top frequently asked questions I’m often asked about the pelvic floor, so here goes: 1. SHOULD I PERFORM “SQUEEZE AND RELEASE” EXERCISES TO MY PELVIC FLOOR? Yes and no. It depends if you’re...
