Wendy Farren Physiotherapy

Wendy Farren Physiotherapy Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal

💠Today is a 'wear blue' Friday to recognise men's healthOne of my roles as a pelvic health physiotherapist is to suppor...
12/06/2026

💠Today is a 'wear blue' Friday to recognise men's health

One of my roles as a pelvic health physiotherapist is to support men following prostate treatment for cancer and prostatitis which can lead to chronic pelvic pain.

A few facts about prostates:

💠More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their quality of life.

💠 Over 50% of men in their 60s and as many as 90% in their 70s or older have symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH).

💠Each year over 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer

💠Prostatitis is an issue for men of all ages and affects 35% of men aged 50 and older.

( information from https://www.prostatehealthguide.com)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Physiotherapy💠What is it? When pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, re**um) descend due to weakened p...
05/06/2026

Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Physiotherapy

💠What is it? When pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, re**um) descend due to weakened pelvic floor muscle and connective tissue support
💠Signs to watch for: Heaviness or pressure within the pelvis, dragging in your tummy or back, difficulty fully emptying the bladder or bowel, pelvic pain
💠Physiotherapy can help: Pelvic floor rehabilitation is the first- line treatment- exercises, lifestyle advice, hands-on therapy if needed
💠You are not alone: It's common, manageable and nothing to be ashamed of

If would like to book an appointment or have a complimentary 15 minute phone call before booking please use the following link:
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

Lesser known facts about osteoporosis!🐕 My inquisitive dog Tia could possibly get osteoporosis if she had a poor diet, l...
29/05/2026

Lesser known facts about osteoporosis!

🐕 My inquisitive dog Tia could possibly get osteoporosis if she had a poor diet, lacked exercise or had a hormonal imbalance
👨Its not just a disease that happens to female humans. About 1 in 4 men will suffer an osteoporosis- yet most are never screened for osteoporosis
🤫It can be a silent disease- most people don't know they have it until they have a minor fall and fracture a bone
💊Certain medications can accelerate bone loss- steroids, antacids and SSRI's and some drugs used with cancer treatment
👶90% of your lifetime bone mass is built in childhood and teenage years. Encouraging a healthy diet and exercise helps
🚀Astronauts lose bone fast
🏊 Whilst swimming helps with posture, muscle strength and general fitness it doesn't improve bone density- add in weight-bearing impact exercise
✔️Prunes! eating five or six prunes a day helps women post menopause to preserve bone mineral density in their hips, which could translate into fewer bone breaks. Prunes also help with constipation!

💪Progressive muscle strength training for osteoporosisFour types of movement can help to improve muscle strength and the...
22/05/2026

💪Progressive muscle strength training for osteoporosis

Four types of movement can help to improve muscle strength and therefore bone strength.

These are:
✔️Push
✔️Pull
✔️Hinge
✔️Squat

It is ideal to work through one exercise in each group and then gradually progress the difficulty of the exercise to make it harder.

The Bridge as seen in the picture is an easy type of hinge exercise. This strengthens lower limbs, hips, abdominals and back muscles and can help with postural correction.
It is also a comfortable exercise for those people also have pelvic organ prolapse.

To find out more about exercise for osteoporosis, the Royal Osteoporosis Society have some great resources
https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/exercise-for-bones/

One of my favourite exercises for people with osteoporosisWhy❓• You weight bear through all four limbs assisting with lo...
15/05/2026

One of my favourite exercises for people with osteoporosis
Why❓
• You weight bear through all four limbs assisting with loading through the limbs. During weight bearing exercises, muscles and tendons apply tension to bones, which stimulates them to produce more bone density therefore reducing fracture risk.
• It helps to increase the strength of back muscles which helps to stimulate the bones of the spine to produce more bone density
• Wrist and ankle weights or exercise bands can be added to this exercise to add resistance training for the shoulders and hips, two common areas for fracture risk.
• It is pelvic floor safe for those people who might have pelvic floor issues and osteoporosis
This is just one of many exercises advised for osteoporosis- we need to consider impact exercises, resistance training and exercises to help with posture and balance.

This post is for information only and is not to be considered medical advice.

11/05/2026

Pelvic Pain Awareness Month

Women, Menopause & Bone HealthAs women enter perimenopause (which can start up to 10 years before menopause), the drop i...
08/05/2026

Women, Menopause & Bone Health

As women enter perimenopause (which can start up to 10 years before menopause), the drop in oestrogen can significantly affect bone health — not just mood or periods.

Why it matters:
⬇️ Lower oestrogen = ⬇️ bone density = ⬆️ risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
This makes bones more fragile and increases the chance of fractures — especially in the spine, hip, and wrist.

What can you do to support your bones?
🟣Exercise regularly — especially weight-bearing, balance, and resistance training.
The Royal Osteoporosis Society offers a great guide: Exercise for Bones (link below)
🟣 Include calcium, vitamin D, and protein in your diet. Consider Vit D supplements Oct-Mar
🟣 Work on posture and balance to prevent falls
🟣 Consider HRT — particularly if you’ve entered menopause early (chat with your GP)

Newly diagnosed with osteoporosis?
Check out the ROS’s helpful video: Keeping Your Bones Healthy https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/newly-diagnosed/film-4-how-do-i-keep-my-bones-healthy/

Exercise for Bones: - https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/exercise-for-bones.

If you’re not sure where to start — or want to review how your lifestyle supports your bones — drop me a message



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May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.Over the next month I will be posting about all things osteoporosis a...
01/05/2026

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

Over the next month I will be posting about all things osteoporosis and especially how it relates to women's health.

Your bones can lose strength silently over time.
Understanding the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis can help you to take action early to look after your bones for the future.

Small daily habits= longer term bone density!

😧Stress and Pain- what's the link?When you are stressed your body produces cortisol and adrenaline. This can be very use...
15/04/2026

😧Stress and Pain- what's the link?

When you are stressed your body produces cortisol and adrenaline. This can be very useful in short bursts but not so useful if you are experiencing stress over a long period of time.

🤦‍♀️How stress can cause or increase pain
-Muscle tension can increase in jaw, shoulders, abdomen, back and pelvic floor
- Long term stress can raise inflammation which can increase pain
- Increased pain sensitivity as your brain becomes faster to react to pain signals or even normal movement
- Poor sleep- being woken by stress can also increase cortisol levels and reduce the hormone that allows healing
- Fatigue from lack of sleep lowers pain tolerance too

🧘‍♀️How to reduce stress
- Gentle restorative activities such as walking, yoga and stretches
-Deep breathing, mindfulness and meditation
-Developing a sleep routine
-Pacing activities to reduce fatigue
-Getting help from a health professional

60 % of teenagers that have moderate or severe period pain go on to have chronic pain including chronic pelvic pain as a...
08/04/2026

60 % of teenagers that have moderate or severe period pain go on to have chronic pain including chronic pelvic pain as adults. Often period pain goes untreated.

A study in 2025 by Reid- McCann et al that looked at 1000 15-year-olds followed the group into adulthood. They found that 60% of those who had moderate or severe period pain when they were 15 years old reported chronic pain (pain that lasts more than 3 months) including chronic pelvic pain and low back pain when they were 26 years old.

⭐If someone goes onto develop chronic pelvic pain a specialist pelvic physiotherapist can help with the following:
✔️Help on reduction of pain
✔️Bladder or bowel advice and treatment if needed
✔️Tips to support pain during sexual in*******se
✔️Pelvic floor muscle exercise therapy to work of coordination of the pelvic floor muscles
✔️Pelvic floor manual therapy
✔️Help to gradually expose you to exercise and painful activities through graded exposure to allow you to return to activities you enjoy



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