Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) in Pregnancy affects up to one in five women. It is the umbrella name for all pelvic pain, including pubic pain which is called symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), or Osteitis Pubis which is inflammation of the pubic symphysis. PGP includes pain anywhere from the lumbar spine, abdomen down to the thigh, […]
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Muscle Cramps: Causes, Remedies, and Prevention
Almost everyone experiences muscle cramps at some point. Whether you’re drifting off to sleep or out for a long walk, the sudden stiffness, tightness, and pain in your calf or foot can be excruciating. These cramps are caused by involuntary contractions or spasms of one or more muscles. In addition to the foot and calf, common areas […]
Freedom to move?
This is a lovely montage of a little baby named Liv doing what babies do during their first year of life, exploring their environment and learning the essential skills to be able walk, run jump and play. It starts with her finding her limbs and their connection to the floor, wriggling, shifting weight and beginning […]
Magnesium, why do we need it?
In my post about muscle cramps (read it here), I mentioned Magnesium, and a few people have asked me to tell them more about it.