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Tuesday 11am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

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Wendy Farren Physiotherapy, The Health Hub, Fore Street, Kingsbridge (2025)

01/09/2025

It is Urology Awareness Month!

Your bladder, kidneys, and pelvic floor play a huge role in your daily life! However, whether through illness, pregnancy, or ageing, we can start to experience really quite stressful symptoms that impact us greatly.

We might feel:

Embarrassment or shame, leading to silence and isolation.

Anxiety in public or social settings (“Where’s the nearest toilet?”).

Reduced self-confidence, sometimes even impacting intimacy and relationships.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I'm here to help you:

✨ Reduce bladder leakage
✨ Improve pelvic floor strength and control
✨ Support recovery after surgery or childbirth
✨ Regain confidence in daily activities

📅 Book an appointment or DM to learn how we can support your bladder and pelvic health journey.

29/08/2025

Feel steadier and live more confidently.

Weekly Balance Classes are designed to:

Boost coordination & balance

Improve strength and mobility

Prevent falls and injuries

Enhance movement in daily life

Every Tuesday, 11 am at the Health Hub, Kingsbridge.

Through targeted exercises that use Pilates principles, you'll build confidence in movement in a supportive, welcoming group environment. There is also no need to get on the floor as this class is done in sitting and standing with the help of barres to aid support if needed.

Small changes really do make a big impact on how you move and feel every day.

There are a few spaces now available, so if you're interested, let me know!

25/08/2025

It's More Than Musculoskeletal Treatment

When most people think of acupuncture, they often associate it with musculoskeletal pain. However, chartered physiotherapists can also use it to support patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain and urinary and bowel dysfunction.

How though?

Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, releasing chemicals like endorphins that can relieve pain, affect reflex pathways, regulate neurotransmitters, whilst also adjusting the autonomic nervous system in such a way that aids the bladder to contract and relax.

As a chartered acupuncture physiotherapist, I can help with:

🔸 Pelvic pain

🔸 Overactive bladder

🔸 Constipation

Get in touch if you're curious how I can help as a chartered acupuncture, musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapist.

13/08/2025

Did you know?
There are around 13 million women in the UK who are currently perimenopausal or menopausal, that’s roughly 1 in 3 women!
Navigating menopause can feel like a lonely journey that you have to endure, but that is not the case. My expertise in pelvic health helps you address many of the symptoms that can go ignored.
Please don't suffer alone. Get in touch for even just a 15-minute chat to see how either I or someone else could help you.

13/08/2025

Menopause has traditionally been characterised by hot flushes and mood swings. Thankfully, we've moved on from this and have a far better understanding of how our bodies change as we journey through this phase.
Did you know Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is one of the lesser-talked-about conditions?
In fact, 84% of women have genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) (Sarmento, 2021), but many just put up with it as they feel it might be just part of ageing.
GSM includes a range of symptoms like:
🔹 Vaginal dryness
🔹 Burning or irritation
🔹 Pain during s*x
🔹 Urinary urgency or infections
But Why Does This Happen?
Oestrogen and testosterone receptors are in the tissues around the va**na, v***a, base of the bladder and pelvic floor. Therefore, all these areas can be affected when hormone levels drop during perimenopause and menopause.

If you were to visit me in clinic, I'd check to see if:
1) The va**nal and v***a are looking less plump than expected
2) The skin is looking pale due to reduced blood supply or red and dry
3) The va**nal skin is appearing thinner with loss of rugae (ridges that can be felt within the va**na) and less elastic
We would discuss treatment options, and I may suggest visiting your GP if you show signs of other symptoms.
My role is to support you through this phase and guide your care. Book a 15-minute call via my website if you'd like to see how I can help.

02/08/2025

I promise it is...

I often talk to patients about the Protectometer developed by the noigroup — a simple but powerful way of understanding pain.
It’s like an imaginary scale in your body, constantly weighing up DIMs (Danger in Me) and SIMs (Safety in Me). When the scale tips toward danger, your brain may amplify protective responses, such as pain, fatigue, muscle tension, or anxiety. The more SIMs you can add to the mix, the better your chances of calming the system and easing discomfort. 💜

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my own SIMs — those activities that bring me peace and safety.

👚 My SIM? Sewing.
It's where I feel completely lost in my own world. This month I’ve been making summer dresses for my four granddaughters — from an old duvet cover, dyed with red onion skins and fixed with soya milk! Cost? Just time, some onions and a bit of joy.

But a SIM can become a DIM…
🧼 I recently made soap hence the picture (a hobby I picked up through a course by the Dartmoor Soap Company). I love the process — the smells, the creativity. But if I’m not focused, it can quickly feel stressful. Handling lye or hot mixtures could easily tip the scale toward danger.

I am fortunate not to have persistent pain, but if I did, I was thinking how something that I love doing ( a SIM) could escalate my pain if I made a mistake or hurt myself (if it became a DIM)

So here's your prompt:
📝 What are your SIMs — the activities, people, places, or even thoughts that help you feel safe and grounded?
⚠️ What are your DIMs — things that feel threatening, draining, or stressful?

Understanding your own Protectometer is one of the most empowering things you can do if you're living with persistent pain. Remembering your SIMs helps you to know you have options and need not be stuck in your current experience.

💬 I often share this concept with patients to help them identify meaningful, practical ways to reduce pain and increase confidence in movement.

If you're living with persistent pain, know that I can help. It can feel like a daunting task, working through it all on your own, so book a free 15-minute call and let's work together.

01/08/2025

Ever heard of DIMs (Danger In Me) and SIMs (Safety In Me)?

From the 🌟 Pain and the Protectometer 🌟, which is a tool that helps you understand what increases or decreases your pain experience. Understanding it can empower you to move with more confidence.

The key idea explored in the book Explain Pain is that pain isn’t just about tissue damage — it’s a complex and personal experience shaped by how the brain interprets signals from the body. One of the standout tools introduced is called the Protectometer. Think of it as an internal scale, constantly weighing things that feel threatening against those that feel safe. When the balance tips toward danger, the body activates protective responses like pain, muscle tension, fatigue or even emotional distress. Understanding this can be a powerful step in changing how we experience and manage pain.

This tool has proven to be invaluable when supporting patients with persistent pain, so if you'd like to find out more, stay tuned! I'll be sharing examples of what might be DIMs and SIMs to help you practice using this tool.

Pain and the Protectometer: @
noigroup.europe

20/07/2025

Urinary Incontinence is More Common Than You Think – And It's Treatable!

Leaking when you laugh, cough, run, or lift? You're not alone – and you're not stuck with it.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a proven, non-invasive treatment that can:
✅ Strengthen pelvic muscles
✅ Improve bladder control
✅ Reduce or eliminate leaks
✅ Restore confidence in daily activities

💡 Whether it's after childbirth, with age, or from high-impact exercise, incontinence is not just a “normal” part of life. It’s a sign your body needs support.

📅 Reach out to a pelvic health physio today. Relief is possible – and it starts with a conversation.

20/07/2025

Urinary Incontinence is More Common Than You Think – And It's Treatable!

Leaking when you laugh, cough, run, or lift? You're not alone – and you're not stuck with it.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a proven, non-invasive treatment that can:
✅ Strengthen pelvic muscles
✅ Improve bladder control
✅ Reduce or eliminate leaks
✅ Restore confidence in daily activities

💡 Whether it's after childbirth, with age, or from high-impact exercise, incontinence is not just a “normal” part of life. It’s a sign your body needs support.

Reach out today for a FREE 15-minute call - it all starts with a conversation.
https://www.wendyfarrenphysiotherapy.co.uk/contact

18/07/2025

Newsletter July 2025-
Let’s talk about something very few people want to talk about, shall we...
June was Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, and we used it to open up the conversation. Because yes — it can feel embarrassing. But it shouldn’t have to be. And you're not alone. 💜

In June we shared:
🟣 Signs and symptoms to watch for
🟣 How pelvic physio can change everything
🟣 The role of exercise (and what kind of exercise to do!)
🟣 And most importantly, that it's okay to say "I'm embarrassed"

We hear you. We’re here for you. Let’s keep breaking the stigma — together.

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16/07/2025

Birth Trauma Awareness Week
This week, we pause to acknowledge the deep and lasting impact birth trauma can have physically, emotionally, and mentally.

As someone who works with many new mums, I’ve seen first hand how birth can leave not only physical scars, but invisible ones too. The strength it takes to navigate recovery while feeling unheard, dismissed, or let down by the system is something no one should have to carry alone.

This year’s campaign by the , the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting women and families who have experienced traumatic birth, focuses on the inequalities in care that too many face, especially Black and Brown parents, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ families, working-class parents, refugees, non-English speakers, religious minorities, gypsy, Roma and traveller women and those with neurodivergence. These communities are often at greater risk of not being listened to, not being believed, and not receiving the care they deserve.

Every person giving birth deserves:
✅ Respectful, informed care
✅ To feel safe and supported
✅ To be seen and heard
✅ Culturally competent and trauma-informed services

If you've experienced birth trauma, you are not alone. Head to the British Trauma Association website for resources and help, and if you'd like to speak to me regarding your postnatal journey, please do get in touch.

05/07/2025

🌸 Client Story: From Diagnosis to Recovery 🌸
Sharing a powerful and personal testimonial from one of our wonderful clients, now cancer free 💕

As a breast cancer physio and coach, I often meet people at one of the most stressful and uncertain times of their lives. Alice came to me in October 2024, shortly after discovering a large lump in her breast, and after a routine NHS mammogram just months earlier.

She generously shared these reflections on her journey and the support she found in our sessions:

🗣️ “I first started seeing Wendy for Breast Cancer Physio and coaching after I discovered a large lump in my breast. I have always attended my NHS mammograms… so this came as a shock.

Once I got my diagnosis at the wonderful Primrose Breast Care Centre at Derriford, everything happened quickly — except the waiting for results, which seemed to take forever. Being in the NHS system can feel like you’re on a treadmill you can’t get off.

It was extremely stressful, especially as I had to abandon my much-needed HRT for the duration of my treatment. It was reassuring to know that Wendy could offer knowledgeable and more personal support alongside my NHS treatment.

💗 Here’s what helped me most:
✨ One-to-one guidance for coping physically and emotionally
✨ Support with pain management, including peripheral neuropathy and scar care
✨ Simple alternatives to hormone support after stopping HRT
✨ Craniosacral therapy & massage to ease stress and restore balance
✨ A personalised exercise programme tailored to radiotherapy and breast surgery recovery
✨ Advice and space to talk through surgical options and reconstruction and body image worries
✨ A safe, supportive space that felt personal and empowering, outside the NHS system

Wendy is such a calm, unflustered person. The coaching sessions allowed time to really talk things through, with someone knowledgeable, other than the surgeon, your partner and/or family, who have their own stresses.

And now — I’m amazingly CANCER FREE!”

Alice’s journey is a reminder of the power of compassionate, holistic support. If you or someone you know is going through breast cancer treatment or recovery, I’m here to help.

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