Riverhead Physiotherapy and Pilates

Riverhead Physiotherapy and Pilates Our mission is to empower our clients to get the most out of life by finding Freedom in Movement

16/06/2026

Wellness Wednesday: Pelvic Floor Friendly Squat

Squats are amazing for strength, but your pelvic floor needs to move with you!

✔ Feet hip width apart

✔ Inhale as your lower, letting your pelvic floor relax

✔ Exhale as you lift, engaging through your pelvic floor

Avoid holding your breath or bearing down. Your pelvic floor should lift (activate) and lower (relax).

New Mums, Your Pelvic Floor Deserves Care TooIf you've recently given birth - vaginally or via C-section - it is greatly...
15/06/2026

New Mums, Your Pelvic Floor Deserves Care Too

If you've recently given birth - vaginally or via C-section - it is greatly encouraged that you see a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist.

They'll assess your pelvic floor, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), scar tissue (from tearing or C-section), and create a personalised plan to help you:
🚶‍♀️ Regain strength and movement safely
🫧 Reduce or eliminate leaking
✨ Heal your core & pelvic floor

You grew and birthed a human, your body deserves proper support to heal and thrive again.

11/06/2026

Myth: “Kegels fix everything.”

Truth: Kegels help if your pelvic floor is weak, but many people have an OVERACTIVE pelvic floor - Kegels can make it worse!

Some signs your pelvic floor might be too tight:
💓Pain with in*******se
💧 Difficulty starting urine flow
⚡ Pelvic pain or pressure

A Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist can assess and create the right plan FOR YOU.

09/06/2026

✨Wellness Wednesday: Cat-Cow to Release a Tight Pelvic Floor✨

If you have a tight pelvic floor, cat-cow gently helps your pelvic floor relax and lengthen.

Why it Helps:
🌀 Relives pelvic floor tension
⚙️ Improves mobility in lower back and pelvis
🌸 Opens up and relaxes the pelvic floor muscles

Great if you exprience pelvic pain or difficulty relaxing your pelvic floor.

Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor AnatomyYour pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles stretching from your p***c bone to your tailbon...
08/06/2026

Let’s Talk Pelvic Floor Anatomy

Your pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles stretching from your p***c bone to your tailbone and attaching through to your sit bones.

These support:
💧 Bladder & bowel control
🔼Pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, re**um)
💓 Sexual function
⚖️ Core stability

When it’s weak OR too tight, problems arise. It’s not just about “ Kegels” - balance is key!

Meet Your Pelvic Floor PhysiotherapistA pelvic floor physiotherapist is a physiotherapist who has specialised into the p...
04/06/2026

Meet Your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

A pelvic floor physiotherapist is a physiotherapist who has specialised into the pelvic floor. They have completed further training to assess and treat pelvic floor dysfunction.

They help with:
💧 Bladder leakage & urgency
⚡ Pelvic pain & prolapse
↪️ Bowel issues (constipation, incontinence)
🤰 Prenatal & postpartum recovery
❤️ Sexual dysfunction

Treatment may include education, exercise prescription, biofeedback & manual therapy.

You can book an appointment with Vanessa through our website riverheadphysio.co.nz.

03/06/2026

✨ Wellness Wednesday: How to activate your pelvic floor muscles the right way ✨

Activating your pelvic floor can feel tricky at first, especially if this area hasn’t had much attention before. The key is to keep it gentle, controlled, and breath‑led.

A few quick and easy tips to help:
💧 Try to stop the flow of urine from your front passage.
🌬️ Try to stop gas exiting your back passage.
🌫️ Do not hold your breath.
⚖️ Try not to use your tummy, bottom, or thigh muscles.

Small cues can make a big difference when it comes to pelvic floor activation.

This June, we’re putting a strong focus on pelvic health - an area that deserves more understanding and practical guidan...
02/06/2026

This June, we’re putting a strong focus on pelvic health - an area that deserves more understanding and practical guidance.

Pelvic health is all about how well the muscles, joints, and tissues in your pelvis work together to support your bladder, bowel, sexual function, and core.

These muscles aren’t just about strength, they need coordination, balance, and the ability to relax. Changes during pregnancy, birth, exercise, menopause, or injury can all affect how your pelvic floor functions.

If you’re noticing symptoms or you’re unsure what’s normal, our pelvic health physios are here to give you clarity and a personalised plan.

Whether you’re dealing with a new injury or something long‑standing, Glynn helps make the path forward feel clearer. His...
28/05/2026

Whether you’re dealing with a new injury or something long‑standing, Glynn helps make the path forward feel clearer. His blend of experience and calm guidance means you always know what you’re working toward and why. It’s care that helps you feel capable again.

Glynn works out of our Hobsonville clinic and is welcoming new clients. You can book an appointment with him through our Hobsonville Physio website hobsonvillephysio.co.nz

✨ Wellness Wednesday ✨Strength training keeps you mobile, confident, and independent at any age.You don’t need heavy wei...
26/05/2026

✨ Wellness Wednesday ✨

Strength training keeps you mobile, confident, and independent at any age.
You don’t need heavy weights - simple, consistent movements make a real difference. Building strength supports balance, joint health, posture, and everyday ease, helping you stay active and capable in the long term.

At Riverhead Physiotherapy & Pilates, we help you build strength safely and at your pace, so you can enjoy true freedom in movement.

If you’re ready to feel stronger and more supported in your body, book an appointment at our Riverhead clinic today. Book through our website riverheadphysio.co.nz

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