Course Category: Pain & Injury Q’s

Q & A #125 – November 26th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Does having an anterior tilt of the pelvis make labor harder?
-Can I do previous Posse workouts from other weeks of pregnancy?
-If my placenta is close to my cervix, can I still workout?
-I’m 30 weeks pregnant and noticing I’m swollen around the vagina and I. Think I have vulvar varicosities. What should I do?

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Q & A #124 – November 19th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-What is the reason you cannot lay on your back in the 3rd trimester? Is it okay even if you feel comfortable?
-Being self-conscious about the size of your belly during pregnancy.
-Differentiating between pelvic pain and general uterine stretching.
-Managing coccygeal and back pain when sitting for prolonged periods.

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Q & A #123 – November 12th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Compression tights to help with leg and foot pain.
-I love running 5-10K and would really love to continue during my pregnancy. However, I’m noticing some abdominal heaviness and pressure on my bladder. Should I continue?
-Postnatal 3-finger abdominal separation.

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Q & A #122 – November 5th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-I’m 26 weeks pregnant and I’ve just replaced my desk chair with a fitball however I noticed I started to get tired and sore in my back after a few hours. What do you recommend?
-Indigestion / uterine pains at night time
-Right-sided back and pelvic pain management options

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Q & A #121 – October 29th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Could rib pain be related to prolapse sensation?
-Can I continue HIIT and weight training during pregnancy?
-I’m 32 weeks and I’m feeling a grabbing sensation in my right hip when I roll over. What stretches can I do to try to release this? 

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Q & A #120 – October 22nd 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Can you still continue to exercise with a uterine fibroid?
-How long can we loiter in the Pregnancy Posse postpartum?
-Should you do pelvic floor exercises if you have an anal fissure?
-Can flat feet be related to sciatica pain in early pregnancy?

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Q & A #117 – October 1st 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Managing haemorrhoids.
-Postnatal support.
-Update on my postnatal program.
-Can you do star jumps or jumping jacks during pregnancy?
-Advice on creating a birth plan and getting your partner on board with birth preparation. 

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Q & A #116 – September 24th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-I have the worst pain in my sitting bones when I am working. Do you have any suggestions to help relieve this?
-Is it safe to use a handheld massage gun when pregnant?
-Is there anything extra I need to know to prevent a worsening diastasis recti?
-Does having an anterior pelvic tilt limit my ability to have a vaginal birth?
-Managing right groin pain.

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Q & A #115 – September 17th 2020

Hello ladies! This week we are answering:



-Is it safe to do full plank and full push ups on your toes at 13 weeks pregnant?
-What is the best compression garments for perineal heaviness?
-Is it normal to feel tired in the pelvic floor after sex?
-Managing left side sacroiliac pain.
-Is it normal to have pain in the bladder after birth?
-What is the best compression garment to carry you through pregnancy and after birth?

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