Don’t Wait Until it Hurts: Everything You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor with Women’s Health Physio Anna Scammell : Sole Wellness Podcast EP 60

Don’t Wait Until it Hurts: Everything You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor with Women’s Health Physio Anna Scammell : Sole Wellness Podcast EP 60

Have you ever experienced dull sharp pains in your pelvis, discomfort during sex, constipation or painful urination? 

If you said yes, then you definitely need to listen to this episode.

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Have you ever felt dull or sharp pains in your pelvis, discomfort during sex, or issues with constipation or urination? These symptoms are more common than you might think, and they may all point to the same thing: pelvic floor dysfunction.

In this episode of Sole Wellness Podcast, we’re joined by Anna Scammell, Master’s-trained Women’s Health Physio and founder of The Whole Mother, a women’s health service that provides in person and online support focused on pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor health. Anna shares her expertise on how to identify pelvic floor health issues, how to prepare for birth as well as properly recover in postpartum.

Whether you’re pregnant, in postpartum recovery, years down the road or have never had a baby this episode is your sign to start thinking about your pelvic floor and it’s importance in your long-term health. 

You’ll learn:

  • What your pelvic floor really is and how to know when something’s not right

  • Why tightness can be just as problematic as weakness (and how to fix it)

  • How to know if it’s too soon to exercise post birth

  • What every woman should know about protecting their pelvic floor

  • What is prolapse and the symptoms to look out for 

  • Exercises you can do to both prevent and treat prolapse 

  • When you should see a physio about pelvic pain 

… and SO much more.

Want more of Anna? Check out her website The Whole Mother Or check her out on Instagram @the.whole.mother

Check Out Anna’s Online Programs here: 

Online Pregnancy Program: The Pregnancy Academy

Online Postpartum Program: The Postpartum Academy

P.S. Your feet are part of the picture, too.

With over 20 years as a podiatrist, I’ve seen how life changes from pregnancy to daily strain can lead to swelling, heel pain, arch collapse, and more.

That’s why I created the Podiatrist-Recommended Pregnancy Footcare Collection, designed for anyone needing reliable foot support, not just during pregnancy.

Whether you’re expecting, postpartum, or just on your feet all day, the right support can transform your comfort and long-term health.

👉 Explore the full Podiatrist-Recommended Pregnancy Footcare range here.

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If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join.

Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com

And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

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