The Pelvis As A Functional System

The Pelvis As A Functional System

Have you ever experienced symptoms that don’t quite make sense together?

Things like:

  • pelvic pain
  • bloating
  • urinary urgency
  • lower abdominal discomfort
  • or even lower back and hip pain

And you’ve been told they’re separate issues… But something about that just doesn’t feel right?

What if these symptoms aren’t separate at all… 👉 but connected through your pelvis?

If we look at the pelvis as a functional system. We can see that organ function, pelvic pain, certain movement restrictions are all connected – To the way the pelvis moves and functions and all the fascial connections into that structure.

Want to read the transcript instead?

here it is…

The Pelvis As A Functional System

Linking Organs, Fascia and Movement

Hi, I’m Alexis Weidland, osteopath at BlossomingMe and Healthy Learning Lounge.

Over the last few videos, we’ve explored:

  • the pelvis as your foundation
  • how it works with your rib cage
  • and how it influences movement and pain patterns

Today, we’re going deeper.

👉 Into the internal system.

Because your pelvis isn’t just structural.

It’s a hub for:

  • movement
  • organ function
  • circulation
  • and nervous system regulation

Your pelvis houses and supports:

  • your bladder
  • parts of your bowel
  • and for women, your uterus and reproductive organs

These organs don’t just sit there.

👉 they need:

  • space
  • movement
  • and circulation

To function well.

👉 Your pelvis is both a mechanical structure  and a functional environment

The Structure ↔ Function Relationship 

Now this is where things start to connect.

If your pelvis is:

  • well-aligned
  • mobile
  • and balanced

👉 your organs have the environment they need

But if your pelvis is:

  • asymmetrical
  • restricted
  • or under constant tension

👉 that environment changes

WHAT THAT MEANS

  • space may be reduced
  • movement may be limited
  • circulation may be altered

And over time…

👉 this can influence how those organs function

The Fascia Connection 

Now we need to talk about fascia.

Because this is one of the most important, but least understood pieces.

Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and links everything in your body.

In the pelvis:

👉 fascia connects:

  • organs to the pelvic walls
  • organs to each other
  • and organs to surrounding muscles

WHAT THIS DOES

This means:

 👉 if one area becomes restricted
👉 that tension can spread

For example:
  • tension in pelvic muscles  → can affect organ movement
  • restriction around organs  → can affect surrounding structures

So again… 👉 nothing is working in isolation

Structural Components

Now let’s bring in the structural side.

Because the pelvis isn’t just one thing, it’s a combination of:

  • bones
  • joints
  • ligaments
  • muscles

Pelvic Floor

Your pelvic floor sits at the base of your pelvis.

It needs to:

  • support
  • respond
  • and co-ordinate movement

If it becomes:

  • too tight
  • too weak
  • or asymmetrical

👉 it can affect:

  • bladder function
  • bowel function
  • pelvic comfort
The Pelvic Floor with Respiration

Your pelvic floor sits at the base of your pelvis.

But importantly… 👉 it also works with your breathing.

Every time you inhale:

  • your diaphragm moves downward
  • pressure increases in your abdomen
  • your pelvic floor gently lengthens in response

Every time you exhale:

  • your diaphragm lifts
  • pressure reduces
  • your pelvic floor recoils and lifts

 👉 your pelvic floor is not static
👉 it is constantly responding to every breath you take

WHEN THIS IS DISRUPTED

If breathing is:

  • shallow
  • restricted
  • or chest-dominant

👉 this coordination is disrupted

Which can affect:
  • pressure regulation
  • support
  • and organ function 

Deep Muscles

There are also deeper muscles involved, including:

  • obturator internus
  • quadratus femoris
  • deep hip rotators

These help:

  • stabilise the pelvis
  • control movement
  • support surrounding structures

If these become:

  • tight
  • overactive
  • or imbalanced

👉 they can contribute to:

  • pelvic pain
  • hip discomfort
  • altered movement patterns

Ligaments

Ligaments like the ischiococcygeal ligament help provide structural support.

If there is:

  • asymmetry
  • tension
  • or strain

👉 this can influence:

  • stability
  • nerve sensitivity
  • and surrounding tissues

 👉 Structure influences function
👉 and function influences structure

Organ Function and Irritation

Now let’s talk more directly about organs.

Bladder

Your bladder relies on:

  • structural support
  • pressure regulation
  • and coordination with the pelvic floor

For normal function, your pelvic floor must:

 👉 contract → to maintain continence
👉 relax → to allow urination

👉 It’s not just strength—it’s timing and coordination

If this system isn’t working well, this can contribute to:

  • urgency
  • frequency
  • discomfort
  • incomplete emptying

Bowel

The bowel, similarly to bladder relies on:

  • movement
  • Pressure
  • timing
  • and coordination

If things are restricted:

👉 this can contribute to:

  • constipation
  • bloating
  • discomfort

Reproductive Organs

For women, the uterus and surrounding structures are influenced by:

  • pelvic alignment
  • circulation
  • fascial mobility

This can relate to:

  • menstrual discomfort
  • pelvic heaviness
  • or sensitivity
IMPORTANT NOTE 

This isn’t about diagnosing specific conditions 👉 it’s about understanding contributing factors

 

Circulation, Lymphatics & Fluid Movement 

Your pelvis is a key area for:

  • blood flow
  • venous return
  • lymphatic drainage

Your lymphatic system relies on:

  • movement
  • breathing
  • pressure changes

👉 It doesn’t have its own pump

When this system works

  •  Fluid moves efficiently
  •  Tissues feel supported
  •  The body feels lighter

 When it doesn’t

When it is restricted, compressed or asymmetrical

👉 Fluid can become sluggish or congested

This may feel like:

  • pelvic heaviness
  • lower abdominal fullness
  • heavy or tired legs
  • swelling or fluid retention
  • fatigue

In some cases… 👉 even things like varicose veins can be influenced by how well fluid is returning through the system

This links directly to:

 👉 breathing
👉 pressure
👉 movement

So…   This is not just structure…  it’s flow

Now let’s go a layer deeper into something that’s often overlooked…

Fluid movement.

Your pelvis is an area where a lot of:

  • blood flow
  • venous return
  • and lymphatic drainage

has to move against gravity.

Your lymphatic system, in particular, doesn’t have a pump like your heart.

👉 It relies on:

  • movement
  • breathing
  • and pressure changes

To circulate effectively.

Connecting to Movement & Breath

This links directly back to what we spoke about earlier in the series.

Because:

  • your diaphragm
  • your rib cage
  • and your pelvis

👉 create pressure changes that help move fluid

So if that system isn’t working well… Circulation and lymphatic flow can be affected

So again…

👉 this isn’t just about muscles or joints

👉 it’s about how your whole system moves and flows

Pelvic Health and Sensitivity (important, but difficult, so often not discussed)

There’s also another layer here that’s not often spoken about, but is really important.

👉 pelvic sensitivity and comfort.

The tissues within and around the pelvis are:
  • highly innervated
  • responsive to pressure
  • and influenced by both physical and nervous system factors
If there is:
  • increased tension
  • reduced movement
  • or changes in circulation

👉 this can contribute to:

  • increased sensitivity
  • discomfort
  • or pain with pressure or activity
And for some people…

👉 this may show up in areas like sexual health

This isn’t about labelling or diagnosing anything specific. It’s about understanding contributing factors

Because when the environment of the pelvis is:

  • more balanced
  • better supported
  • and less tense

👉 tissues often become more comfortable and responsive

So again…

👉 the goal isn’t just to “treat a symptom”

👉 it’s to support the environment those tissues exist within

Nervous System

Now we layer in the nervous system. Because this plays a huge role.

When your body is:
  • stressed
  • or in a protective state

👉 pelvic muscles often tighten

When your system is more:
  • shut down
  • or fatigued

👉 function can reduce

This Means

👉 Your state influences your structure AND Your structure influences your state

So when all of this is combined…

You might notice:

  • pelvic discomfort
  • lower abdominal tension
  • urinary or bowel changes
  • lower back or hip pain
  • a sense of heaviness or pressure

👉 These aren’t separate issues. They’re connected through the one system

So instead of asking:

👉 “What’s wrong with this one area?”

Start asking:

👉 “What environment is my body working in?”

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Start becoming aware of:

  • tension in your lower abdomen
  • how your pelvis feels at rest
  • your breathing and how it reaches your lower body

You don’t need to fix everything at once.

👉 awareness is the starting point

If this is starting to connect things for you…

This is exactly the deeper layer we begin to explore inside my programs.

Where we look at the body as a system,  not separate parts.

Because when you support the system… 👉 your body has the chance to function better.

So that’s it for today.

Did it raise any questions or aha moments? If so, I’d love to hear them. So please put those in the comment section. I love answering questions. I hope you found today useful. And if you know someone who could use this information, please share it. Remember to comment, like and subscribe.

Until next time and in health,

Bye for now.

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Then, choose  initial, follow up or our special Foot and Posture Assessment for a whole body assessment and treatment plan to determine if treatment is right for you)

About Blossoming Me

BlossomingMe offers a fully integrated approach to your wellbeing. Located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Sarah is our Cranio-sacral and Remedial Massage Therapist and health and lifestyle coach. She can help relieve those problematic knots, tightness and other specific ailments to promote a healthy recovery. These complementary massage therapies can be combined to suit your needs, and include: craniosacral therapy, shiatsu, acupressure, reiki, remedial, swedish, and body-mind-massage. 

Our qualified Osteopath, Alexis, offers a drug free, minimally invasive, “hands on” treatment focusing on the musculoskeletal system with its associated muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, bones and joints. Alexis takes a functional approach. This means that she focuses on the way a component (body part, tissue or group of tissues) performs its role, as well as the way the body works, performs and integrates as a whole. Our team can support you to improve your posture and therefore your overall health.

**Disclaimer** The information provided by BlossomingMe, on our website, in our courses, and in our blogs and posts, is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site and social outlets is not, nor intended to be, a substitute for profess ional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health professional before you make any changes to your health regime, before dealing with new symptoms, and, if something you have read here has raised any questions or concerns regarding your situation.

Why Pain Keeps Coming Back

Why Pain Keeps Coming Back

Have you ever had pain that seems to come and go… or move around your body? Maybe it’s your lower back one week… your neck the next…  or your hip that just keeps tightening no matter what you do.

And it can feel confusing… Because you treat the area that hurts… but it doesn’t fully resolve.

What if the issue isn’t where you feel the pain… 👉 but how your body is moving?

Are you ready to learn why pain keeps coming back (even when it seems to be somewhere else)?

Want to read the transcript instead?

here it is…

Why Pain Keeps Coming Back

What You Movement is Telling You

Hi, I’m Alexis Weidland, osteopath at BlossomingMe and Healthy Learning Lounge.

In the last couple of videos, we’ve looked at:

  • the pelvis as your foundation
  • and how your rib cage and pelvis work together as a system

Today, we’re taking that into real life.

👉 Movement.

Because the way your body moves tells you a lot about how it’s functioning.

Your body is designed to move in a coordinated, efficient way.

Especially when you walk.

Walking is one of the most repetitive things you do every day.

And it relies on:

  • balance
  • coordination
  • and smooth transfer of weight

🔹 GAIT 

Now let’s slow this down for a moment.

Because walking might seem simple…

But it’s actually one of the most complex and important movements your body does.

Every step you take should involve:

  • your weight shifting fully onto one leg
  • your pelvis rotating slightly forward on that side
  • your rib cage gently counterbalancing that movement
  • and your body absorbing and redistributing force through the system
When this is working well:

 👉 movement feels effortless
👉 your body feels balanced
👉 you don’t have to think about it

But when it’s not working well…

👉 things start to feel different. You might notice:

  • one side feels heavier than the other
  • one leg feels like it’s doing more work
  • your stride feels shorter on one side
  • or your body feels slightly off or uneven

And often…

👉 you adapt to this without even realising

Because if your pelvis and rib cage aren’t working well together…

👉 your movement becomes altered

This might show up as:
  • stiffness when walking
  • favouring one side
  • reduced rotation
  • feeling slightly unstable

And often… 👉 it becomes your “normal”

🔹 DEEPER MECHANISM

Now this is where it gets really important.

Your pelvis is meant to:
  • rotate
  • shift
  • and transfer weight
Your rib cage is meant to:
  • respond
  • counterbalance
  • and coordinate
When that system is working:

 👉 movement is efficient
👉 force is distributed
👉 your body feels supported

When it’s not:

👉 your body still moves… But not efficiently.

🔹 COMPENSATIONS

And this is where pain patterns begin.

Because your body will always find a way to keep moving.

Even if it’s not ideal.

Let’s walk through an example.

If your pelvis isn’t rotating properly on one side… 👉 your body still needs to move forward

So what happens? 
  • Your lower back might start to rotate more, to make up for that missing movement
  • Then your rib cage shifts, to help keep you upright
  • Then your shoulders begin to compensate, to maintain balance

And eventually…

👉 your neck takes on more load

And this is often when people feel:
  • neck tension
  • shoulder tightness
  • headaches

But the origin of that pattern… 👉 may have started much lower in the body

 So the pain you feel…

Is often the result of compensation… Not the starting point.

🔹 LOAD TRANSFER 

Now let’s talk about load. Every time you move… Your body has to transfer force.

Through:

  • your feet
  • your legs
  • your pelvis
  • your spine
  • and your upper body
 When it Works Well
  • load is shared
  • muscles work together
  • movement feels efficient
 When it Doesn’t

👉 load gets dumped into certain areas, and those areas start to:

  • tighten
  • fatigue
  • or become painful
This might feel like:
  • your lower back tightening after standing
  • one hip always feeling tight
  • neck tension building through the day
  • shoulders overworking

You might also notice things like:

  • always crossing one leg over the other
  • standing more on one hip
  • shifting your weight when standing still
  • preferring one side when carrying things

These aren’t just habits.

👉 they’re patterns

👉 and they reflect how your body is organising itself

🔹 INSTABILITY VS RIGIDITY

Now here’s something that’s often misunderstood. Not all dysfunction looks the same.

Some people have too much movement (instability). Others have not enough movement (rigidity)

 INSTABILITY

If you’re more unstable:

  • your body lacks control
  • muscles overwork
  • you feel unsupported
RIGIDITY

If you’re more rigid:

  • movement is limited
  • force isn’t absorbed well
  • other areas compensate

 👉 both lead to compensation
👉 both can lead to pain

🔹 ASYMMETRY IN MOTION

Now let’s bring back asymmetry. Your body isn’t always balanced side to side.

And when you move… 👉 that imbalance becomes more obvious

WHAT THAT DOES
  • one side takes more load
  • one side moves differently
  • one side fatigues faster
RESULTING IN

👉 recurring one-sided pain
👉 patterns that keep returning

🔹 PAIN PATTERNS (GOLD)

Let’s connect this clearly.

👉 Neck pain

Often linked to:

  • rib cage restriction
  • compensation from below
  • load transfer issues
👉 Lower back pain

Often linked to:

  • load dumping
  • reduced pelvic control
  • poor shock absorption
👉 Hip pain

Often linked to:

  • asymmetry
  • overloading one side
  • inefficient gait

Now this is where most people get this wrong.

They feel the pain… and they try to fix that exact spot… They: 

  • Stretch it
  • Strengthen it 
  • Focus everything  – all their energy, there – where it HURTS

But if that area is compensating… it’s not the problem
      👉 it’s the result

And until the movement pattern changes… 👉 the pain often comes back

🔹 FATIGUE 

And this doesn’t just affect pain. 👉 it affects energy

Because inefficient movement:
  • requires more effort
  • increases tension
  • reduces endurance
Over time, this can feel like:
  • your body tires easily
  • you can’t sustain activity
  • things feel harder than they should

What to Do?

So instead of asking: “What do I need to fix?”

Start asking: “How is my body moving?”

Start noticing:

  • how you walk
  • whether one side feels different
  • whether movement feels smooth or effortful

You don’t need to analyse everything. 👉 just start becoming aware

Next

In the next video, we’re going even deeper. We’ll look at how the pelvis connects to your internal systems

👉 your organs, pelvic health, and how this influences symptoms you might not even associate with movement.

If this is starting to make sense…

My Rib Cage Reset mini course helps you begin reconnecting these patterns in a simple, guided way.

Because when your movement improves… 👉 your body starts to feel better.

So that’s it for today.

Did it raise any questions or aha moments? If so, I’d love to hear them. So please put those in the comment section. I love answering questions. I hope you found today useful. And if you know someone who could use this information, please share it. Remember to comment, like and subscribe.

Until next time and in health,

Bye for now.

Click the Button Below for my RibCage Reset min-course

Book appointment here

(pick 1- Turramurra location; 2- osteopath; 3- select date you’re looking for, then click select clinician.

Then, choose  initial, follow up or our special Foot and Posture Assessment for a whole body assessment and treatment plan to determine if treatment is right for you)

About Blossoming Me

BlossomingMe offers a fully integrated approach to your wellbeing. Located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Sarah is our Cranio-sacral and Remedial Massage Therapist and health and lifestyle coach. She can help relieve those problematic knots, tightness and other specific ailments to promote a healthy recovery. These complementary massage therapies can be combined to suit your needs, and include: craniosacral therapy, shiatsu, acupressure, reiki, remedial, swedish, and body-mind-massage. 

Our qualified Osteopath, Alexis, offers a drug free, minimally invasive, “hands on” treatment focusing on the musculoskeletal system with its associated muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, bones and joints. Alexis takes a functional approach. This means that she focuses on the way a component (body part, tissue or group of tissues) performs its role, as well as the way the body works, performs and integrates as a whole. Our team can support you to improve your posture and therefore your overall health.

**Disclaimer** The information provided by BlossomingMe, on our website, in our courses, and in our blogs and posts, is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site and social outlets is not, nor intended to be, a substitute for profess ional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health professional before you make any changes to your health regime, before dealing with new symptoms, and, if something you have read here has raised any questions or concerns regarding your situation.

The Rib Cage and Pelvis Connection

The Rib Cage and Pelvis Connection

If you’ve ever felt like your body wasn’t functioning quite correctly… Maybe it felt unstable, disconnected, like it just wasn’t strengthening they way you expected. Or maybe like your two sides feel like they belong to two different people… It could be that the connection between your rib cage and your pelvis, is the issue. When your body does not commuicate and co-ordinate properly, your ability to move, stand tall, feel stable and to strengthen effectively is impeded. But why? Integration and co-ordination requires your fascia, nervous system, and upper and lower body to work together. That is why the rib cage and pelvis connection is so important!

Want to read the transcript instead?

here it is…

The Rib Cage and Pelvis Connection

The System Behind Posture and Stability

Have you ever felt like your body is unstable…not balanced or disconnected?

Like you can’t quite hold your posture, or one side of your body feels totally different to the other, or your core doesn’t feel like it’s doing what it’s supposed to?

Maybe you’ve tried strengthening or stretching… maybe you’ve worked on your posture… But it still doesn’t feel right.

What if the issue isn’t strength… but coordination?

Hi,

I’m Alexis Weidland, osteopath at BlossomingMe and Healthy Learning Lounge.

In the last video, we spoke about the pelvis as the foundation of your body.

Today, we’re building on that.

Because your pelvis doesn’t work alone. 👉 It works together with your rib cage.

And this relationship is what drives:

  • posture
  • stability
  • movement
  • and even how your body manages load and pressure

Think of your rib cage and pelvis like two ends of a system.

Your pelvis sits at the base. Your rib cage sits above. And between them is your:

  • diaphragm
  • abdominal wall
  • and deeper stabilising system

                          👉 Together, they form what we call a pressure system.

WHAT IS A PRESSURE SYSTEM

Now, this might sound complex—but it’s actually very practical.

Your body uses pressure to:

  • support your spine
  • stabilise your body
  • and transfer force when you move

Think of your torso like a canister.

  • The diaphragm sits at the top
  • The pelvic floor sits at the bottom
  • The abdominal wall wraps around

When everything is working well… 👉 pressure is created evenly inside that system

That pressure helps:

  • reduce strain on joints
  • distribute load efficiently
  • and give your body a sense of support

But if that system isn’t coordinated… 

👉 pressure becomes uneven
👉 or leaks from the system

And when that happens… Joints are less supported, so your body has to find stability somewhere else.

👉 This system only works well when your rib cage and pelvis are aligned and moving together.

But for most people…

That relationship becomes disrupted. Because of:

  • posture habits
  • stress
  • breathing patterns
  • previous injuries

Your rib cage and pelvis stop working together. And instead… 👉 They start working against each other.

This might show up as:

  • rib cage restriction, twisting, flaring upward
  • pelvis tilting forward or tucking under
  • excessive arching or flattening of the spine

And when that happens… Your pressure system can’t function properly.

Now this is where it gets really interesting.

Your diaphragm – the main muscle you use to breathe –  attaches into your rib cage.

When you inhale:

  • your diaphragm moves down
  • your rib cage expands

But this movement is meant to be balanced by what’s happening below.

👉 Your pelvic floor should respond
👉 Your abdominal system should coordinate

WHEN IT’S NOT WORKING

If your rib cage is restricted, twisted, lifted or flared… Your diaphragm can’t move effectively.

If your pelvis is tilted or unstable… Your pelvic floor can’t respond properly.

👉 And your body loses that balanced pressure system

And this is where compensation really takes over.

If your diaphragm isn’t functioning well… Your body might:

  • overuse your neck muscles
  • grip through your shoulders
  • rely on your lower back for stability

If your pelvis isn’t responding well… You might:

  • brace excessively
  • feel like you can’t “switch your core on”
  • or feel unstable during movement
So again…

👉 It’s not just about strength

💡 It’s about how different parts of your body are coordinating

 LOAD TRANSFER 

Now let’s bring this into movement. Every time you:

  • Walk
  • bend
  • lift
  • reach
  • carry something

Your body has to transfer load. And it does this through your rib cage ↔ pelvis connection

When everything is functioning well:

  • force moves efficiently through your body
  • your muscles share the load
  • movement feels smooth and supported

But when this system isn’t working:

👉 load gets dumped into certain areas

This often leads to:

  • lower back strain
  • hip overload
  • neck and shoulder tension
  • It can also lead to pain and discomfort in organs within the pelvis

Because those areas are trying to compensate.

Let’s make this really practical.

Think about picking something up off the floor.

If your system is working well:

  • your breath supports the movement
  • your body stabilises naturally
  • the load is shared

But if it’s not working well:

👉 your lower back takes the load
👉 your shoulders tense
👉 your movement becomes inefficient

And over time… 👉 that’s when pain and strains start to develop

This is often when people say:

  • “My back always tightens when I stand”
  • “My shoulders don’t relax”
  • “My core just doesn’t feel like it’s working properly”
  • “I don’t feel as stable or balanced as I used to”

Now here’s a piece that’s often missed.

Your breathing is not just about oxygen.

              👉 It’s directly linked to how your body stabilises.

Breathing and the expansion through the ribs should be a 360-degree movement

Your rib cage should expand:

  • forward
  • sideways
  • and slightly into your back

  💡And your diaphragm should move in coordination with your pelvis.

But when breathing becomes:

  • shallow
  • Upper chest-dominant
  • or restricted

👉 your rib cage lifts or flares or twists
👉 your pelvis loses connection
👉 your system becomes less stable

It changes how your rib cage moves. And that affects everything below.

So instead of thinking:

     “I need to strengthen my core”

Start thinking:

      “Is my system working together?”

The Fatigue Connection:

And this doesn’t just affect pain.

                   👉 it affects energy

Because when your body isn’t stabilising efficiently…  it has to work harder!

     ➡️Muscles overwork
     ➡️Breathing becomes inefficient
     ➡️Your nervous system stays more activated

Over time, this can contribute to:

  • fatigue
  • reduced endurance
  • feeling like your body just doesn’t have capacity

In the last video, we spoke about:

  • pelvic tilt
  • asymmetry
  • positioning

Now you can start to see… 👉 how that directly influences your rib cage

And how your rib cage then influences everything above and below it.

When this system isn’t working well, you might notice:

  • difficulty holding posture
  • feeling unstable or weak
  • recurring tightness
  • fatigue with standing or movement
  • breathing that feels restricted or shallow

So instead of chasing symptoms…

👉 start looking at how your body is functioning as a system

Because when the rib cage and pelvis start working together… Everything becomes more efficient.

Start by noticing:

  • how you breathe
  • whether your rib cage feels lifted, stuck, or relaxed
  • whether your body feels stacked and aligned well or off kilter and disconnected

You don’t need to fix everything at once.

👉 Awareness is the first step

In the next video, we’re going to take this further.

We’ll look at how this system plays out in real movement—
especially walking, posture, and how pain develops over time.

And if you’re ready to start working with your body in this way…

My Rib Cage Reset mini course takes you through simple, guided ways to reconnect this system.

Link is below if you’d like to explore that.

Because when your body starts working together… 👉 everything feels easier.

So that’s it for today.

Did it raise any questions or aha moments? If so, I’d love to hear them. So please put those in the comment section. I love answering questions. I hope you found today useful. And if you know someone who could use this information, please share it. Remember to comment, like and subscribe.

Until next time and in health,

Bye for now.

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About Blossoming Me

BlossomingMe offers a fully integrated approach to your wellbeing. Located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Sarah is our Cranio-sacral and Remedial Massage Therapist and health and lifestyle coach. She can help relieve those problematic knots, tightness and other specific ailments to promote a healthy recovery. These complementary massage therapies can be combined to suit your needs, and include: craniosacral therapy, shiatsu, acupressure, reiki, remedial, swedish, and body-mind-massage. 

Our qualified Osteopath, Alexis, offers a drug free, minimally invasive, “hands on” treatment focusing on the musculoskeletal system with its associated muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, bones and joints. Alexis takes a functional approach. This means that she focuses on the way a component (body part, tissue or group of tissues) performs its role, as well as the way the body works, performs and integrates as a whole. Our team can support you to improve your posture and therefore your overall health.

**Disclaimer** The information provided by BlossomingMe, on our website, in our courses, and in our blogs and posts, is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided on this site and social outlets is not, nor intended to be, a substitute for profess ional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health professional before you make any changes to your health regime, before dealing with new symptoms, and, if something you have read here has raised any questions or concerns regarding your situation.

When Will I Feel Better?

When Will I Feel Better?

When will it feel like I don’t have to keep coming back on such a frequent basis?

“When will I feel better?” – Most of our clients seeking Osteopathic treatment ask this question at some stage in their healing and recovery journey. This blog will address this frequently asked question with the aim to educate and manage expectations.

While it’s difficult to provide an exact answer, as everyone is different. We can however give you an idea of the ‘average’ recovery period  and the factors that might hasten your recovery.

Some people find the problem they came in with disappeared almost straight away. Others find it improves with each session, but over the first few weeks, it seems to keep coming back. This can sometimes feel like a boomerang, and you can become concerned that while treatment provides relief, it doesn’t appear to go away completely.

So how long does it take to get better after an osteopathic treatment?

While we know that by the 4th or 5th session, you will be well on your way in the healing process. We have also observed over and over again that it’s generally not until about the 8th session that clients really start to feel the transformation.

Can you explain why you recommend such a long treatment plan?

Within the first session or three, you will notice considerable relief and more mobility. You likely will even notice changes and improvements throughout the week. These improvements between sessions occur as your body continues to process and assimilate the changes and space created in the treatment session.

While you’ll feel some improvement, you  may find your body is feeling less comfortable again. This usually happens by the end of the period between sessions. If you notice this, we understand it’s easy to feel disheartened, and wonder whether a change is happening, or if you have to keep coming back…

Alexis Weidland Osteopath Blossoming Me Treating client

What can I do to aid my recovery?

  • Eat well – your body’s ability to heal is aided by good nutrition
  • Rest after treatments
  • Understand your body is trying to heal itself
  • Reduce emotional stress and strain as it slows recovery
  • Follow the treatment plan, do the exercises – Your daily exercises make a HUGE difference

Trust your body and follow the treatment plan

Our message to you, is this: keep an open mind, trust your body and follow the plan that we have created with you. As your body continues to heal and assimilate, a transformation happens! As stated above, this often is around the 8th to 10th session. At this point, you likely still are not “fixed”, but your body has started to stabilise. In this more stable place, your body can relax a little, allowing you to keep healing and strengthening, but simultaneously feel more resilient.

At this stage, you’re less likely to fall back into the old habits, movements and pain. And when a small disruption happens, you notice your body has more resilience, such that previously, when whatever challenge occurred, you would have been in pain for days. Whereas now, if there is pain, it seems to easily resolve itself in a day or so, or does not create a noticeable problem at all.

Treating underlying issues and maintenance

At this point, the space between treatment sessions can also increase. So that we can continue to stimulate healing and realignment, and deal with the underlying issues that contributed to your injury or compensation patterns in the first place, while allowing you to do more home-based maintenance. Allowing you to be in control of maintaining, improving, and dealing with any minor flare-ups along the way. While you focus on strengthening yourself in a more balanced way, to help you stay well and strong, and without pain.

It’s easy to forget

Some people quickly forget the problem they initially came in with. They become aware of all the other issues that they either: didn’t realise they had, didn’t realise that we could assist with. Often, in this situation, you can become so aware of the current symptom, and that it’s not as perfect as you would like yet, that it’s easy to forget the symptoms that have greatly improved or even completely disappeared. In this scenario, it’s probably not until the later stages of the first or second phases of the treatment process, around 10 sessions or more, that you begin to notice how far you have come and how good you feel – in general, and especially compared to what you felt when you began treatment.

 

Most importantly, know you can smile, and exhale, as Alexis’ caring, compassionate approach, combined with professional skills and qualifications as an Osteopath, means you are in safe hands.

If you are unsure about your response to treatment or would like some advice, don’t hesitate to contact Alexis directly, and she will do her best to guide you through.

With True Healing comes Resilience
We are a COVID-safe business

We are a COVID-safe business

BlossomingMe is a COVID-SAFE Business
This is our COVID-Safe Plan

Plan completed by: Alexis
Approved by: the Directors

CONDITIONS of Entry:

You will:

Use hand sanitiser on entry and before leaving

Take your temperature with infra-red thermometer provided

Fill in the declaration that you are well, have not been in contact with any known cases, have not been told to quarantine, are not awaiting results of a covid-test or living with anyone who is in quarantine or awaiting results and that your temperature is within normal limits.

Wear a mask during treatment

 

Guidance for our workplace and the actions put in place to keep customers and workers safe

Wellbeing of staff and customers:
• Exclude staff, visitors and customers who are unwell. (see further document, on request, but if you have any potential symptoms of coronavirus – get tested and isolate until cleared)
• Provide staff with information and training on COVID-19, see further document, on request. We all have completed the NSW Health infection control training
• Make staff aware of their leave entitlements if they are sick or required to self-isolate. All contractors, please contact health NSW
• Display conditions of entry for any customers or visitors (website, social media, entry points)
             o Add questions to sms confirmation
             o Ensure clear enough on website
             o Add to FB 

Physical distancing:

• Ensure that we have a maximum of 1 client in the treatment room (can have 1 guardian if required) and 1 client in the reception area at all times
• Use flexible working arrangements where possible, such as working from home, early and late shifts to reduce peak periods.
• Consider a sneeze guard at the from counter (not sure its appropriateness)
• Wipe down all pens, clip boards, HICAPS machine, thermometer, stapler, desks, doorknobs, toilet keys keyboards, stools, treatment tables and sauna surfaces – after each client
• Use telephone or video for any clients who are unable to come for a physical session or if practitioner is self-isolating – as appropriate
• Review regular deliveries and request contactless delivery and invoicing where practical, and wipe down upon receiving, before putting away/selling
• Signage for physical distancing, conditions of entry and precautions we are taking – at Front desk. With a sign-in form at front desk

Record keeping:
• Keep name and mobile number or email address for all staff, visitors and contractors for a period of at least 28 days. Records are only to be used for tracing Contacts
• Sign about COVID safe app in clinic
• All staff have active COVID safe app on phone? COVIDSafe app

Hygiene and cleaning:
• Provide hand sanitiser at reception and in treatment room.
• ViraClean is available to clean workstations and equipment such as monitor, phone, keyboard and mouse, after every client
• Bathrooms are the responsibility of the landlord. We have supplies of toilet paper, soap and sanitiser as required and we sanitise the keys after each use.
• *We have added a poster with instructions on how to wash hands.
• Where possible, staff wash hands with soap and water after each client and after cleaning. Using of 70% alcohol sanitiser for 20 sec is washing is not possible

Healthy Teeth and Gums: Optimising with Food!

Healthy Teeth and Gums: Optimising with Food!

We all want healthy teeth and gums, right? Did you know that the health of our teeth, gums and mouth in general, is a window for the health of our bodies? If we have bleeding gums or chronic mild infection, this can directly increase the inflammation present in the rest of our body and may even be an indicator of ill-health somewhere else in our body. By eating fruits and vegetables, we can positively impact not only our general health, but also create the healthy teeth and gums that we want.

We know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but
how do they help our mouth and teeth?

B VITAMINS

Many fruits and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. For example, folic acid and other B vitamins, found especially in leafy greens supports healthy cell growth in general, supporting a healthy mouth.

FIBRE

Fresh, crisp fruits and raw vegetables help freshen breath and clean plaque from teeth. Eating fibrous, fresh, raw foods such as apples, oranges, carrots or celery, as well as other hard and fibrous vegetables for example, help to clean teeth (although not a substitute for flossing and brushing). The large amount of chewing required, stimulates saliva production, washing away the acids present (citric and malic acids predominantly) as well as other food particles that may be present in the mouth. The chewing also stimulates the gums and reduces cavity causing bacterial build up.

VITAMIN C

Foods rich in vitamin C such as apples, pears, oranges, pineapples, strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes, protect tissues, including gums from cellular damage as well as against bacterial infection. Vitamin C also provides an immune boost, improves blood vessel and gum health and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

BETA-CAROTENE

Foods rich in beta carotene or any carotenoids, such as carrot, root vegetables (and celery) support vitamin A production, an essential nutrient for strong, healthy teeth.

COFACTORS FOR CALCIUM

Dark leafy green and cruciferous vegetables such as kale, cabbage, chard, asparagus and broccoli, contain a great variety of micronutrients. These include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as the B vitamins already mentioned. Many of these nutrients especially magnesium and phosphorus are important for the body to absorb and store calcium in the bones and teeth. As well as supporting the body’s ability to balance pH, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.

ANTHOCYANINS

Cranberries have been shown to reduce plaque formation and tooth decay by disrupting an enzyme involved in this process. Anthocyanins, phytonutrients (plant nutrients) present in foods containing reds, purples and blues are also healthful. This includes foods such as all berries, pomegranates, cherries, eggplant, plums, prunes, raisins, red grapes, red apples, red onion, red cabbage, red kidney beans and beetroot. These compounds are powerful antioxidants that seem to have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. Further, they may specifically prevent the attachment and colonisation of pathogens.

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE

These are just a few ways in which fruits and vegetables can help keep your mouth and teeth healthy.
Hopefully, it is clear that a large variety of different fruits and vegetables, especially encompassing the rainbow of colours, can support general health as well as tooth and mount health in a multitude of ways. Thus making eating as wide as possible a variety a useful, cost effective, efficient, simple and healthful strategy for most of us.

The easiest way to make use of the power of healthful fruits and vegetables is just to make sure to incorporate as many as you can into your daily life. Any improvements here will not only improve the quality of your general health, but also greatly impact your mouth. Allowing you strong and healthy teeth and gums, well into old-age.

Another, is to strip your diet back to a simple, clean eating protocol for just a short period of time. During this time, make sure that the majority of what you eat is fresh fruits and vegetables. This allows your digestive system a chance to not work so hard, as you’ve reduced your meat and processed food intake. This in itself, plus the addition of a larger volume of nutrients and fibre from this plant based eating, can allow your body to take a moment and remove more toxins from the system.

A short and simple detoxification process is a great way to periodically help your body to purge and to repair. Are you ready to begin a simple, food-based detoxification process?